Women & Men

Caroline Harcourt Women's Fellowship

Informality, a variety of programs, plus a thought-provoking devotional, a cup of tea and a tasty dessert (to top off our own brown bag sandwich), and above all, an emphasis on Christian fellowship for women of all ages and backgrounds characterises this group. Held usually in the Friendship Room mid-day on the second Monday of the month, this group has no budget or fixed agenda; its offerings are forwarded to the most needy cause, locally or abroad; its "members" are on no roll call, but know who they are simply because they come when they wish, and they volunteer to help in many other Harcourt groups, especially the Margaret Rose U.C.W. All women are always welcome.

Margaret Rose United Church Women

This group follows the U.C.W. format of the United Church of Canada. At the beginning of each year there is an election for various posts within the group. A booklet is issued with names, addresses and phone numbers of the members, (both for Margaret Rose U.C.W. and Caroline Harcourt Women's Fellowship), and a schedule of the programs. Margaret Rose U.C.W. meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the Friendship Room. There is tea, coffee and goodies and usually an interesting line of speakers to inform and entertain, outeach projects, offering help to newcomers, writing letters to shut-ins, cards to the sick and bereaved, congratulations on occasion of weddings, births and special anniversaries. There is a continued support for Canadian Food for Children, the Mitten Tree for Red Lake and local appeals. Together with Caroline Harcourt Women's Fellowship they offer help with Funeral Receptions.

Men's Breakfast

The Men's Breakfast group meets every third Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. (and an occasional Saturday at 7:45 a.m.) for fine food and fellowship. Men sign up to cook, help cook, or to give a presentation to the group. An intrepid team of volunteers cleans up after breakfast. As breakfast ends the presentation begins. It may be a book review, about a personal interest, or whatever is on the mind of the speaker. Occasionally there are guest speakers. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal and there is plenty of opportunity for fellowship with both old and new friends. Everyone contributes $3 for breakfast and the surplus income is used to fund various projects around the churh as well as the Chalmers Foodshelf. Our breakfasts are open to any men who would like to join us. Check the bulletin or the Herald for dates.

Women's Sprituality Group

Women's Spirituality is a supportive and nurturing group of about 12 women. The group meets in a spirit of friendship and mutual support to share in activities that enhance our spiritual lives. For example, in early 2007, they focussed on telling their own stories through a variety of rituals. In the fall, they began using the book, Midwives of an Unnamed Future: Spirituality for Women in Times of Unprecedented Change, by Mary Ruth Broz, Barbara Flynn and Jean Clough. The group meets the 1^st and 3^rd Monday evenings, breaking for the summer months.