Antler River Watershed UCW News
(formerly London Conference UCW)
61st Annual Gathering
Antler River Watershed UCW
Saturday, April 27,2024
Dunwich United Church in Dutton.
Antler River Watershed UCW
Saturday, April 27,2024
Dunwich United Church in Dutton.
Theme: ‘WHERE THERE IS FAITH, THERE IS HOPE’
We were welcomed by our Region’s President, Marilyn Mitchell, to come in and visit with our neighbour as we enjoyed a coffee and muffins and then move on to a wonderful lively sing song led by Anne Griffin.
A welcome, the Land Acknowledgement, our UCW Purpose, greetings from the National UCW and ARW UCW presidents, and the president of Dunwich United Church started the Gathering.
The Annual Report of the past year was prepared by Secretary Heddys Stevenson. After discussion the report was approved. The treasurer’s report, as prepared by Linda Britton, was discussed and approved. These women deserve many thanks for all of their tireless work.
Laurel Kenney (Social Justice) gave a report about our National UCW project. It is for five years and entitled “The Healing Fund”. Monies raised are to benefit Indigenous women and families. It was drawn to our attention the great need for clean water for everyday living. Even people in our own area, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, don’t have the pipe line completed to bring them clean water.
Rev. Larry Schneider lead us in worship. Because of a car accident, he had to learn to walk, talk and live, again. Life doesn’t always happen as we expect but, through FAITH & HOPE and Perseverance, we can make the best of our circumstances. Rev. Larry also lead us in Communion assisted by the UCW women. It was agreed to give the day’s offering to Mission & Service of the United Church of Canada.
A delicious lunch was served by the Dunwich Church Women. The ladies were given a chance to visit and shop in the Resource Room staffed by Mary Dillon, resource person from Riverview United London. She had a great display of books, cards and other religious materials. Supplies for your church can be ordered through her.
The group began the afternoon with singing followed by the entertainment of the Highly Strung Country Ukes. They were very lively and enthusiastic. We joined in with lots of singing and clapping and laughter.
The afternoon presenter was Diaconal Minister Jennifer Prince who gave her interpretation of FAITH and HOPE. She understood that we all had worries and concerns which she quickly wrote down as suggested by the group. Then, when she asked what we accomplished, we found that the surprising FAITH part is that UCW is already working, doing, and caring in many ways to help make lives better!! We do much service in LOVE. Remember, we HOPE and PRAY…. to Do What We Can …. and Leave the Rest to GOD!
The 2025 Executive was installed by Kathy Douglas, ARW Region UCW & Faith Adviser. Your Prayers and Support for their leadership are appreciated.
Mary Dillon invited everyone to the Summer Event in July in London (watch for details)
President Marilyn thanked everyone for coming and taking an active part in the 61st Gathering. The 2025 Annual Gathering will be April 26, 2025 (place to be announced)
President Marilyn’s Share:
God’s message for each of us: to share our faith with family and friends and with those we meet by chance; to review our life’s direction and relationships; to venture out into fresh areas of faith and service; to find ways of working with others with the compassion and dedication of Jesus; and, to respond to God‘s call. Each one of us is called to work out God‘s purpose, prayerfully, peacefully and practically. We are United Church Women!
Carolyn Fraser
Contact Chatham-Kent
We were welcomed by our Region’s President, Marilyn Mitchell, to come in and visit with our neighbour as we enjoyed a coffee and muffins and then move on to a wonderful lively sing song led by Anne Griffin.
A welcome, the Land Acknowledgement, our UCW Purpose, greetings from the National UCW and ARW UCW presidents, and the president of Dunwich United Church started the Gathering.
The Annual Report of the past year was prepared by Secretary Heddys Stevenson. After discussion the report was approved. The treasurer’s report, as prepared by Linda Britton, was discussed and approved. These women deserve many thanks for all of their tireless work.
Laurel Kenney (Social Justice) gave a report about our National UCW project. It is for five years and entitled “The Healing Fund”. Monies raised are to benefit Indigenous women and families. It was drawn to our attention the great need for clean water for everyday living. Even people in our own area, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, don’t have the pipe line completed to bring them clean water.
Rev. Larry Schneider lead us in worship. Because of a car accident, he had to learn to walk, talk and live, again. Life doesn’t always happen as we expect but, through FAITH & HOPE and Perseverance, we can make the best of our circumstances. Rev. Larry also lead us in Communion assisted by the UCW women. It was agreed to give the day’s offering to Mission & Service of the United Church of Canada.
A delicious lunch was served by the Dunwich Church Women. The ladies were given a chance to visit and shop in the Resource Room staffed by Mary Dillon, resource person from Riverview United London. She had a great display of books, cards and other religious materials. Supplies for your church can be ordered through her.
The group began the afternoon with singing followed by the entertainment of the Highly Strung Country Ukes. They were very lively and enthusiastic. We joined in with lots of singing and clapping and laughter.
The afternoon presenter was Diaconal Minister Jennifer Prince who gave her interpretation of FAITH and HOPE. She understood that we all had worries and concerns which she quickly wrote down as suggested by the group. Then, when she asked what we accomplished, we found that the surprising FAITH part is that UCW is already working, doing, and caring in many ways to help make lives better!! We do much service in LOVE. Remember, we HOPE and PRAY…. to Do What We Can …. and Leave the Rest to GOD!
The 2025 Executive was installed by Kathy Douglas, ARW Region UCW & Faith Adviser. Your Prayers and Support for their leadership are appreciated.
Mary Dillon invited everyone to the Summer Event in July in London (watch for details)
President Marilyn thanked everyone for coming and taking an active part in the 61st Gathering. The 2025 Annual Gathering will be April 26, 2025 (place to be announced)
President Marilyn’s Share:
God’s message for each of us: to share our faith with family and friends and with those we meet by chance; to review our life’s direction and relationships; to venture out into fresh areas of faith and service; to find ways of working with others with the compassion and dedication of Jesus; and, to respond to God‘s call. Each one of us is called to work out God‘s purpose, prayerfully, peacefully and practically. We are United Church Women!
Carolyn Fraser
Contact Chatham-Kent
At the June 11, 2019 meeting in London, the executive of London Conference UCW
decided that the group should adopt a new name,
Antler River Watershed UCW.
decided that the group should adopt a new name,
Antler River Watershed UCW.
Westminster Weekend was held at Stoneridge Inn, London from May 3-5, 2019.
There were great speakers and wonderful workshops.
Unfortunately, due to financial concerns, the Inn cannot no longer host us and this was the last event.
There were great speakers and wonderful workshops.
Unfortunately, due to financial concerns, the Inn cannot no longer host us and this was the last event.
Between 2012 and 2017 UCW raised $268,956 for traditional birth attendants at the Morogoro Training Centre,
a United Church partner in Tanzania.
During UCW's 55th year, two UCW members went to Morogoro, and two women from the training centre
travelled to Vancouver in July to join the UCW at its Annual Gathering.
a United Church partner in Tanzania.
During UCW's 55th year, two UCW members went to Morogoro, and two women from the training centre
travelled to Vancouver in July to join the UCW at its Annual Gathering.
The United Church Women of London Conference have been key leaders in
the Bread Not Stones project to end Child Poverty (www.endchildpoverty.ca).
Last year, 2017, they started a journey of dolls which they will continue on United Nations Universal Children’s Day
on November 20 … in the House of Commons!
the Bread Not Stones project to end Child Poverty (www.endchildpoverty.ca).
Last year, 2017, they started a journey of dolls which they will continue on United Nations Universal Children’s Day
on November 20 … in the House of Commons!
London Conference UCW 55th Annual Gathering
was held in Brucefield on April 22, 2017.
was held in Brucefield on April 22, 2017.
London Conference UCW's 53rd Annual Gathering was held in Kent Presbyterial at Sprucedale United Church in April 2016
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On Thursday, November 19, 2015, women from London Conference UCW were invited to attend the presentation of this summer's MEOP students. Four were able to attend, as it was rather short notice. Carolyn Fraser and Wendy Kempster attended from St. Paul's.
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United Church Women Summer Event
Saturday, July 18, 2015 Celebrating 25 Years
Another wonderful day at Siloam U.C. celebrating 25 years of summer Event. The theme speaker was Rev. Dr. Kate Crawford who talked about the writings of a fourteenth century woman named Julian of Norwich. Julian's book is the oldest work written in English by a woman that is know to exist. Her writings support the belief in the abounding love and mercy of God.
Saturday, July 18, 2015 Celebrating 25 Years
Another wonderful day at Siloam U.C. celebrating 25 years of summer Event. The theme speaker was Rev. Dr. Kate Crawford who talked about the writings of a fourteenth century woman named Julian of Norwich. Julian's book is the oldest work written in English by a woman that is know to exist. Her writings support the belief in the abounding love and mercy of God.
London Conference UCW's 53rd Annual Gathering was held in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday, April 19th and Monday, April 20th.
Women from Kent Presbytery
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The theme for 2014-2015
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An interesting way to display the United Church crest
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London Conference UCW was once again invited to participate in the International Experiences Showcase event on November 13, 2014, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. After a delicious lunch, Dr. David Cechetto spoke about his work in Rwanda setting up training for health care providers. Then we moved down the hall to talk to the young people who have had a Medical Electives Overseas experience. They were in their second year of medical training.
Dr. David Cechetto
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This young man had been to Crete.
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This young woman had worked with doctors repairing cleft lips and palettes in Malta.
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The end of the day - Global Health staff, the young doctors and UCW members.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
2013 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry International Experiences Showcase.
This highlighted the experiences of the medical students that we support through Medical Electives.
2013 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry International Experiences Showcase.
This highlighted the experiences of the medical students that we support through Medical Electives.
Dr. David Holdsworth gives a presentation on his low cost, low maintenance x-ray machine.
Click here to see more pictures of our afternoon at UWO at the invitation of the Department of Global Health.
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Betty Lou Baker, Carolyn Fraser, Sharon Ball, a 4th year medical student and a UCW member from Woodstock.
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Interesting fact - From January 1, 1962 to the end of 2011, UCW gave $126,340,900 to M&S.
During 2012, $1,700,000 was donated.
The Morogoro Project of 2013 collected over $268,000.
That is a total of $128,308,900.
During 2012, $1,700,000 was donated.
The Morogoro Project of 2013 collected over $268,000.
That is a total of $128,308,900.
The United Church of Canada
MOROGORO WOMEN’S TRAINING CENTRE
Maternal Health Care Workers’ Training Programs
Funded by the UCW Anniversary Project
Financial Update – September 2013
$268,747 Received with joy, thanksgiving, and gratitude!
$252,324 Sent to Tanzania for training in 2012–2014
$15,000 Average cost per course
$425 Average cost per woman for training
7 Courses held
2 courses held at the Morogoro Women’s Training Centre
5 courses held regionally
35 Average number of women at each regional course
220 Number of women trained to date
10 Additional regional courses being planned
350–400 Additional women to be trained
MOROGORO WOMEN’S TRAINING CENTRE
Maternal Health Care Workers’ Training Programs
Funded by the UCW Anniversary Project
Financial Update – September 2013
$268,747 Received with joy, thanksgiving, and gratitude!
$252,324 Sent to Tanzania for training in 2012–2014
$15,000 Average cost per course
$425 Average cost per woman for training
7 Courses held
2 courses held at the Morogoro Women’s Training Centre
5 courses held regionally
35 Average number of women at each regional course
220 Number of women trained to date
10 Additional regional courses being planned
350–400 Additional women to be trained
London Conference UCW Annual Gathering 2013
Epworth United Church, Kingsville
Epworth United Church, Kingsville
Jubal's Daughters
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Guest speaker Rev. Maya Landell
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Some of the delegates from Kent
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London Conference UCW 51st Annual Gathering - Sunday, April 14 & Monday, April 15, 2013
The Gathering was held at Epworth United Church in Kingsville. The theme was "The Joyful Noise Continues". The Rev. Maya Landell was the theme speaker and The Rev. Doctor Catherine Collins-Barker was the Bible Study Leader. Rev. Paul Browning, Chair of London Conference, installed the new executive.
Westminster Weekend - May 3 - 5, 2013
The focus this year was the "Stories of Strength - Lois and Eunice". The theme speaker was The Rev. Dr. Jeffery Crittenden who is the senior minister at Metropolitan United Church in London. Worship Leader was the Rev. Dr. Paul Crittenden, father of Jeffery. He comes from Hamilton Presbytery where he works with four churches on Hamilton Mountain.
Summer Event - Saturday, July 20, 2013
As always, this was a fun day. The air-conditioned church was very comfortable in the heat wave that we were having. The theme was Recognizing God's Nudge. As guest speaker, Rev. Matthew Stevens gave a new/old interpretation of the story of Adam and Eve and generously brought UBS keys so that the power point presentation could be shared with others. The entertainment, In a Heartbeat, was quite a fun surprise as these talented women showcased many unexpected talents. Then Susan McCarroll, an interior designer, gave us practical hints on giving our homes a fresh look.
50th Anniversary Morogoro Project
What a success! Kent Presbyterial UCW gave $2,530.35 of the $40,928.27 that London Conference UCW sent to National UCW. The total from UCW's across Canada was $264,548.88 as of March 7th. (London Conference UCW just sent in another $50.)
Medical Electives Overseas Program
In 2012, Kent Presbyterial UCW collected $1,136.42. London Conference UCW was able to send $8,782.42 to the University of Western Ontario to help young doctors experience medicine in third world conditions.
The Gathering was held at Epworth United Church in Kingsville. The theme was "The Joyful Noise Continues". The Rev. Maya Landell was the theme speaker and The Rev. Doctor Catherine Collins-Barker was the Bible Study Leader. Rev. Paul Browning, Chair of London Conference, installed the new executive.
Westminster Weekend - May 3 - 5, 2013
The focus this year was the "Stories of Strength - Lois and Eunice". The theme speaker was The Rev. Dr. Jeffery Crittenden who is the senior minister at Metropolitan United Church in London. Worship Leader was the Rev. Dr. Paul Crittenden, father of Jeffery. He comes from Hamilton Presbytery where he works with four churches on Hamilton Mountain.
Summer Event - Saturday, July 20, 2013
As always, this was a fun day. The air-conditioned church was very comfortable in the heat wave that we were having. The theme was Recognizing God's Nudge. As guest speaker, Rev. Matthew Stevens gave a new/old interpretation of the story of Adam and Eve and generously brought UBS keys so that the power point presentation could be shared with others. The entertainment, In a Heartbeat, was quite a fun surprise as these talented women showcased many unexpected talents. Then Susan McCarroll, an interior designer, gave us practical hints on giving our homes a fresh look.
50th Anniversary Morogoro Project
What a success! Kent Presbyterial UCW gave $2,530.35 of the $40,928.27 that London Conference UCW sent to National UCW. The total from UCW's across Canada was $264,548.88 as of March 7th. (London Conference UCW just sent in another $50.)
Medical Electives Overseas Program
In 2012, Kent Presbyterial UCW collected $1,136.42. London Conference UCW was able to send $8,782.42 to the University of Western Ontario to help young doctors experience medicine in third world conditions.