The United Church Women (“UCW”) Group at Robert McClure usually meet on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. September to June in the church library.

Any woman “willing to contribute her prayers, gifts, and services for the work of the Church” may join the UCW. Along with providing important networking and social bonding opportunities, the UCW has led discussions on, for example, feminism and restorative justice. Indeed, says former Moderator Jordan Cantwell, United Church Women are the “hands and feet” of the church.

The UCW’s mission is to love God; foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality; and promote respect and love for all God’s creation. We express our devotion to Jesus Christ in Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.

We hold a Spring Fling Market in May and Snowflake Market in November where vendors participate by selling their homemade items or other products. Our UCW group has a bake table and serves delicious food from Bob’s Café. At our Saturday meetings we have bible studies, guest speakers, do crafts and have other reflective studies. We have a Candlelight Service and Christmas Party the beginning of December which is always fun.

Any funds we raise during the year are donated to local charities which keeps within the mission of the UCW as a whole.

To become involved in UCW watch the bulletin for announcement of our activities or contact Barbara Humphrey at bghumphrey@telus.net.

All photos of Calgary and area in the top banners taken by Rev. Kelly Osgood.