UCW News

2026 UCW Life Member Recipients Celebrated
(Left, Wendy T. Alison D, Lorna M, Rose S, UCWPresident.) Life Membership is given in recognition of a UCW member’s service to United Church Women. On Jan 31, 2026 the 3 recipients were Wendy T. Alison D, Lorna M.

Pictured, (Left) Wendy T, Lorna M, Rose S.

Pictured, (Left) Rose S., Alison D, and Lorna M

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"Here I am" On Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025UCW and Women of the United Church Worship Service provided a celebration service for the 100thAnniversary of the United Church of Canada.

The Friendship UCW Unit sponsored student from the Canadian Harambee Education Society (CHES) graduates.

UCW's Friendship Unit annually donates to fund a female student through CHES. Debora, pictured below, the sponsored student, has graduated and will continue further education. We wish her the very best. The Friendship Unit looks forward to supporting another worthy student.

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UCW holds AGM on January 31, 2026 with Hieke Morton from the Gathering Markit

Over 35 attendees enjoyed the AGM. The AGM highlighted an eventful year, an In Memoriam to our friend, Regina Dalton and a tribute to "Friends of UCW" Randy S, Jean J and Ruth B for their years of support to UCW. Morton, We thanked outgoing UCW Executive members Trudi J, our Secretary, and Marcia F, Past President and Coffee Fellowship Coordinator, and welcomed our new 2026 Executive. Hieke Morton, the Founder and Executive Director of Gathering Markit, a nonprofit grocery store offering dignified access to affordable food, provided an excellent presentation. A wonderful potluck lunch was enjoyed.