United Church Women (UCW)

Women within the United Church have been forming UCW groups since the organization was formally inaugurated on January 1st, 1962 through the amalgamation of the Woman’s Missionary Society (WMS) and the Woman’s Association (WA).

The United Church Women are a group of congregational women who strive to express loyalty and devotion to Christ in study, shared community and service.

UCW – Vision & Mission Statement

Our Vision As United Church Women we believe:

• that as Christian women of faith, we nurture spirituality by reaching out with commitment and devotion to all God’s people;
• in promoting truth, justice, peace, caring and sharing with respect for all in the community and wider world;
• in loving God and others by living generously and giving joyfully; and,
• in affirming and strengthening ourselves creatively in study and witness through music, laughter and solitude.

UCW – Mission Statement

Our Mission is to love God, to foster Christian faithfulness, spirituality, commitment and devotion and to promote love and respect by living generously and giving joyfully to all God’s people and to affirm and strengthen ourselves creatively.

United Church Women Guidelines

These guidelines [ PDF: 72 pp/1.8 MB] explain the purpose, structure, responsibilities, committees, and other details of UCW groups at all levels: national, Conference, presbyterial, and pastoral charge.