The following information is taken from the Guide for Board and Committee Members of Congregations in the United Church of Canada
The women of a congregation who are in sympathy with the purpose and functions of the United Church Women of The United Church of Canada may be organized in any congregation or Pastoral Charge. Increasingly, a plan of organization for the UCW must be flexible with a creative approach to the needs and responsibilities of adults.
The purpose is to unite 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.
Summary of Duties of the UCW
1. Provide opportunities for fellowship and mutual support.
2. Encourage growth in Christian understanding, faith and experience through
worship, Bible study and involvement in other activities.
3. Encourage informed participation in the mission of the Church in the congregation,
the community, the nation and the world.
4. Cultivate Christian stewardship in all of life.
5. Share financially in supporting the national Church through the Mission and
Service Fund, in meeting the needs of the congregation through the budget of
the Church, in sharing the expenses of the Presbytery and Conference organizations
of the UCW and in supporting community undertakings.
6. Develop Christian leadership for church and community.
7. Appoint representatives to Committees and Boards of the congregation, the
Presbyterial UCW and other related bodies.
8. Encourage ecumenical understanding.