Celebrating 60 years of Fellowship and Service!
The United Church Women (UCW) is an organization within the United Church of Canada. We welcome all women in our church, and in 2022, United Church Women across Canada celebrated our organization's 60th Anniversary!
Purpose
To unite women of the Community of Faith for the total mission of the church and to provide a means through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship, and service.
Vision
As women of faith,
We believe in nurturing Christian spirituality
by reaching out
through commitment and devotion
to all God’s people
in the promotion of truth, justice, peace,
caring, and respect
for all throughout the earth, God’s world;
We believe in honouring God the Creator,
and loving others through generous giving
and joyful living;
And we believe in affirming and
strengthening ourselves
both individually and together
through creative study, prayer, and action.
Mission
Love God
Foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality.
Promote respect and love for all God’s creation.
Regional and National Connections
On this page you will find UCW activities, news and information from both the Pacific Mountain UCW and the National UCW. Enjoy learning about the life and work of UCW! If you need further information on any topic, you are welcome to contact our President or Secretary. This page should be helpful and easy to use. Please share its existence with women in your congregation. Churches do not need to have a UCW 'group' to share this information. Many women stay connected to UCW news for community and fellowship. All are welcome!
Pacific Mountain UCW Executive
- President, and Communications: Winnie Kowalewich, Surrey, BC wmk4674@telus.net
- Secretary: Kathy Burchill, Abbotsford BC kamelbur@telus.net
Other Executive Members' contacts available from the President or Secretary upon request.
The Life and Work of UCW
United Church Women Links
- 6o Anniversary National Celebration July 11-15, 2022
- Agatha Kaasa Bursary Information
- National United Church Women Information site
UCW Handbook
Download the UCW Handbook here. It should be noted that with a few exceptions the UCW Handbook is to give Members guidelines and suggestions for the Unit, and not how things must be done.
Closing Prayer
And now, go with us, God into the days ahead.
Strengthen us for peace.
Give us wisdom, keep us humble, and may we live and work together,
And so striving, build a new and better world for tomorrow. Amen.
Fraser United Church Women 2026 Gathering/Annual Meeting
Tuesday October 27, 2026 will be the Annual Gathering/Meeting for the Fraser United Church Women!
Held at Inlet United Church in Port Moody.
UCW Highlights, News, Minutes and Upcoming Events
Minutes of the April 30, 2022 Pacific Mountain UCW Annual General Meeting
Click here for the Word Doc of the Draft Minutes of the Pacific Mountain UCW AGM. Note: The Minutes will be approved at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. Winnie Kowalewich […]
The Pacific Mountain United Church Women Banner
The Pacific Mountain United Church Women Banner was created by Chub Gosse, June Pratt and Beth Henderson of Peninsula United, Surrey, BC. The Tree of Life represents Hope. The mountains, […]
March 2022 Newsletter from Clare Walker
Please enjoy this March 2022 Newsletter from President Clare Walker Click to Download the Word Document. www.PacificMountain.ca/UCW-PM
“Poverty Dolls”
In 2018 the United Church Women in the PMRC created “Poverty Dolls” to be presented to the Members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to remind them of the […]
Rebecca Marie Irwin
Rebecca Marie Irwin (nee Sauerwein) was born in Edinburg, Illinois June 23, 1915, the eldest of five children. She attended Wheaton College where she trained as a teacher. Her true […]
Honouring UCW Charter Members from Trinity Memorial United
Enjoy this slideshow of UCW Charter Members from Trinity Memorial United Church, Abbotsford (note: the slides load slowly). Madelyn Craven, Betty Gledhill, Faye Hansen, Olive Hopper, Isobel Neufeld, Mary Turner, […]