Anglican Church Women
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The Anglican Church Women (ACW) at Christ Church Cataraqui is a vibrant and welcoming group dedicated to faith, fellowship, and service. We meet monthly for prayer, discussion, and a Holy Communion service.
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In addition to our monthly meetings, we host a weekly Drop-In, where members enjoy fellowship while engaging in crafts and other activities. Our commitment to outreach includes financial support for organizations such as Dawn House and Lunch by George, as well as an annual contribution to our Diocesan ACW Fair Share. We also participate in the Thank Offering, which supports the Bishop’s discretionary fund, the Council of the North, and local, national, and international initiatives.
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The ACW plays an active role in our Diocese, hosting the Diocesan Annual General Meeting (AGM) in past years and the Regional AGM every three years. Members also have the opportunity to attend a Diocesan Spiritual Retreat organized by the ACW Chaplain.
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Our prayer shawl ministry offers comfort and support to those in need, and our annual church bazaar—a cherished tradition—raises funds to support both our church and charitable causes.
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All women of the parish are warmly invited to join us for fellowship, service, and spiritual growth. Come be part of this dynamic and faith-filled community!
The Annual Bazaar
The bazaar is one of the activities that the Anglican Church Women oversee, but it involves all members of the parish. The event usually falls on the last Saturday of November, but preparations are ongoing for much of the year with members working on crafts at the weekly Drop-In.
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The ever-popular bake-sale table is also offered along with a book sale, Christmas table, and a white elephant table where one person's no longer needed items become another person's treasures. A lunch of homemade soup, tea biscuits, dessert, tea and coffee are also offered for a reasonable price.
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The Bazaar is not only a fundraiser for the church, but an opportunity for social interaction by all who participate.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted in prayer and when completed, blessed by our priest. Then, they are given to someone who may be suffering with stress, illness, grief, or loss and in need of comfort. Members supply the yarn for this project but donations of yarn are always welcome!
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The shawls are available to anyone who requests one, whether they are a member of Christ Church Cataraqui or not. Family members, friends, neighbours; anyone who is in need of comfort is welcome to receive one of these shawls. There is absolutely no charge, ever. To obtain a shawl, contact Elizabeth Howard or any other member of the ACW. Donna Davidson (Parish Nurse), Michael Fenn (Music and Choir Director), and Canon Lynn (Rector) also have shawls available in the offices and ministry space and are able to give a shawl discretely or anonymously, without question, if that is your wish.
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Team contact info can be found at the bottom of our About Us page. Reach out anytime!
