U.C.W. PURPOSE
To unite all the women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship, and service.
AURORA UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (A.U.C.W.)
CONTACT: Anne Ella-Arnold at a.ella.arnold@gmail.com or 905-751-1315
IN RESPONSE TO THE INFORMATION THAT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORS ARE MAKING AVAILABLE, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DETAILS OF ALL EXECUTIVE, UNIT, AND REGIONAL MEETINGS POSTED HERE MAY HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED AS THEY GET CLOSER. WHEN IN DOUBT, PLEASE CONTACT ANNE ELLA-ARNOLD.
2021 EXECUTIVE
President: Anne Ella-Arnold
Secretary: Jean Heys
Treasurer: Leslie Stoangi
A.U.C. Council Representative: Paula Hanna
Grace Unit Representative: Anne Ella-Arnold
The Seekers' Unit Representative: Mary Smith
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
Executive meetings are held on the last Monday evening of January, March, May, August, October, and on the first Monday evening of November.
UPCOMING EXECUTIVE MEETINGS DETAILS
· Monday, May 31, 2021
· 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
· virtual meeting by invitation
UNIT MEETINGS
Monthly unit meetings consist of worship, programmes which include guest presenters and outings, and fellowship. Every woman of A.U.C. is welcome to attend these meetings. While our meetings are virtual, non-unit members who wish to attend are encouraged to contact Anne Ella-Arnold for log in information.
2021 UNIT ORGANIZATION
The Seekers' Unit:
· leader: Mary Smith
· monthly meetings from September to June on the first Monday (alternative date when there is a conflict with a statutory holiday)
· 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
· virtually by invitation
· 14 active members
Grace Unit:
· leaders: shared position
· monthly meetings from September to June on the second Tuesday
· 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
· virtually by invitation
· 18 active members
UPCOMING UNIT MEETING DETAILS
The Seekers' Unit Meetings:
· Monday, April 5, 2021
· 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
· virtual meeting by invitation
· Programme: A Hobby or Pastime that You Have Enjoyed
· Monday, May 3, 2021
· 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
· virtual meeting by invitation
· Programme: Favourite Flowers or Flower Arrangements
Grace Unit Meetings
· Tuesday, April 13, 2021
· 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
· virtual meeting by invitation
· Programme: Gardening and Related Activity
· Tuesday, May 11, 2021
· 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
· virtual meeting by invitation
· Programme: Travel to the Great Bear Rainforest with Irene Clement
2020 PROJECTS, FUNDRAISERS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
· Grace Unit Collection for Refugee Family:
· Aurora Food Bank Fundraiser
· Christmas Stocking Programme
· Christmas General Meeting:
NOTES OF APPRECIATION
· The following A.U.C.W. members volunteered in 2020 to take a leadership role in some aspect of our projects and programming. Thanks to each of them.Kathie Blackman, Sharon Corbett, Anne Ella-Arnold, Laurie Graham, Paula Hanna, Jean Heys, Helen Roberts, Mary Smith, Kay Snelgrove, Carolyn Stafford, Leslie Stoangi, and Susan Tutt
· The members of A.U.C.W. are indebted to Reverend Andy Comar for his frequent assistance in our use of the A.U.C. Zoom account for our unit and executive meetings, and his constant patience as we are in the process of learning this new way of conducting business.
HISTORY OF AURORA UNITED CHURCH WOMEN
Since its inception on January 1, 1962, the Aurora U.C.W. has seen the existence of many units. Originally, they were simply numbered, then given inspired names such as W.H.O., Wohelo, Chimo, Serendipity, Genesis, Shalom, and Wellspring. The current units are The Seekers and Grace.
Service to others is a guiding principal for U.C.W. and its work throughout the years has involved fundraising to support church functions, charities, and outreach projects. Over the years, members of A.U.C.W. have dedicated countless hours organizing and selling at rummage sales, Christmas bazaars, Fall Events, and used book sales, producing and selling chocolate Easter eggs, managing the Christmas stocking programme, and carrying out other projects to provide funds where needed. Our work continues.
SHINING WATERS REGION U.C.W. (REGION 10)
2020 Annual General Meeting:
The annual meeting for this year will be held in the spring of 2021 on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm with a 1 hour break at 12:00 pm for lunch. It will be a virtual meeting. The theme will be Hope. Patricia James of Saint James’ United Church in Innisfil will be the guest speaker. As more details become available, they will be shared. A detailed agenda for the day will be included in the 2020 Annual Report.
2020 Annual Report:
This publication will be electronic. It will be distributed to the local units by mid-April 2021.
Zoom Account:
The regional U.C.W. has purchased an account which may be used by the local units upon request for virtual meetings.
REGIONAL MEETINGS:
Meetings are held twice a year. All women of A.U.C. are welcome to attend these meetings.
UPCOMING REGIONAL MEETING DETAILS
· Date: Monday, May 3, 2021
· Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
· Virtual Meeting by Invitation
· Programme: 2020 Annual General Meeting
Refreshed on March 31, 2021.
