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101st

WMS Report Book2017

Women’s Missionary Society of The Presbyterian Church in Canada50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7416-441-1111 800-619-7301 wms@presbyterian.ca

Includes the minutes of the 2018 Council meeting.

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Purpose

The Women’s Missionary Society is a community of Christians whose purpose, in response to the love of God in Jesus Christ,

is to encourage one another and all the people of the church to be involved

in local and world mission through prayer, study, service and fellowship.

Council 2018 delegates and executive

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History and Presidents............................................................................................ 2

Officers and Representatives 2018–2020............................................................... 3

WMS Staff Contact List......................................................................................... 4

Minutes of the 101st WMS Council........................................................................ 5

2017 Report to General Assembly 2017................................................................ 12

Estimates................................................................................................................ 17

2017 Auditors Report (Financial Statements) ....................................................... 18

Synodical and Presbyterial Officers 2018–2019 ................................................... 28

101st Report Book 2017Including the minutes of the 2018 Council Meeting

The Women’s Missionary SocietyThe Presbyterian Church in Canada

Order of Contents

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History and PresidentsPre Amalgamation – 1914

Woman’s Missionary Society, Montreal

1864–1914

Mrs. Andrew PatonMrs. Colin RusselMrs. Jane Redpath

Mrs. John CampbellMrs. W. J. Day

Mrs. Archibald CampbellMrs. Robert Campbell

Mrs. G. A. GrierMrs. I. C. Sharp

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

1876–1914

Mrs. W. MacLarenMrs. Catharine Ewart

Mrs. W. MacLarenMrs. T. ShortreedMrs. Emily Steele

Women’s Home Missionary Society

1903–1914

Mrs. R. S. SmellieMrs. A. L. McFadyen

Mrs. William CochraneMrs. John Somerville

Woman’s Missionary Society, Montreal, organized 1864Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, organized 1876Atlin Nurse Committee, 1898, becomes Women’s Home Missionary Society, 1903Amalgamated as Women’s Missionary Society, 1914

Presidents 1914 – PresentWomen’s Missionary Society

1914–1920 Mrs. Emily Steele1920–1925 Mrs. J. MacGillivray1925–1928 Mrs. Mary McKerroll1928–1932 Mrs. Helen Strachan1932–1935 Miss Bessie MacMurchy1935–1939 Mrs. Beatrice McLennan1939–1944 Mrs. Muriel McMurrich1944–1948 Mrs. Alice Inkster1948–1953 Mrs. Maydee Pae1953–1957 Mrs. Ethel Adamson1957–1961 Mrs. A. Glenn Thompson1961–1966 Mrs. Agnes Curr1966–1970 Miss E. Luzetta McClelland1970–1974 Mrs. Laura Burnett1974–1978 Mrs. Christina Newstead1978–1981 Miss Isabella T. Hunter

1981–1984 Mrs. Eileen Parish1984–1987 Mrs. Clare Ellis1987–1989 Mrs. Grace Jess1989–1992 Mrs. Joan Sampson1992–1995 Mrs. Kay Cowper1995–1997 Rev. Rosemary Doran1997–1999 Mrs. Esther Powell1999–2001 Mrs. Mary Moorhead2001–2004 Mrs. Joanne Instance2004–2007 Mrs. Margaret McGillivray2007–2010 Mrs. Drusilla (Druse) Bryan2010–2013 Mrs. Joan Smith2013–2015 Mrs. Betty Siverns2015–2017 Mrs. Susan McLennan2017– Mrs. Janet Brewer

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Officers and Representatives 2018–2020President

Janet Brewer30 Thornhill Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 4C5

416-762-2353 janet.brewer@symptico.ca

Corresponding SecretaryMary Veale-Parker

41 Westminster Cir, Barrie, ON L4M 0A4705-726-4869 mvealeparker@gmail.com

TreasurerJoan Smith

415–155 Toronto Rd, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 4A1905-885-2528 joan.charlie@sympatico.ca

Council ExecutiveIna Borger, 309 Lamont Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0G2..................................................... tiborger@mts.netDruse Bryan, 63–13th St, Roxboro, QC H8Y 1L7................................................. wordshop2@sympatico.caSandi Churchill (co-convenor for Alberta and the Northwest), 4839 Verona Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0P5 ....................................................................................................................................... smchurchill@telus.netLisbeth Duncan (co-convenor for Alberta and the Northwest), 6035 Dalcastle Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2B2................................................................................................................................... lisbeth.duncan@telus.netPat Grainger, 469 Hartleigh Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5J5.......................................................... patrish@ncf.caDebbie Kallender, 20 Franklin St, Welland, ON L3C 1R7...................................... debkallender@gmail.comShirley Miller, 11 Trillium Way, Paris, ON N3L 3M6......................................... guyandshirley@rogers.comBoonie Mooney, 30 Clearview Hts, King City, ON L7B 1H5........................ bonniemooney@sympatico.caMarina Onclin, 405–250 Hunter Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7T 0Y4..................................... m.onclin@sasktel.netCathy Reid, 489 Skyline Ave, London, ON N5X 4L2........................................................ reidc@rogers.comMary Simmons, 90265 Belmore Ln, RR 1, Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0................. simmonsmry@hotmail.comSusan Trapp, 306–1775 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 2C1.................................. susan.trapp@yahoo.caGeneral Secretary of: Life and Mission Agency – Ian McDonald..................................................... imcdonald@presbyterian.ca

Board of Trustees Elaine Steele, Anna Cook, Joan Smith (Convenor)

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Boards and Committees of The Presbyterian Church in Canada with WMS representativesAssembly CouncilLife and Mission Agency CommitteeLife and Mission Advisory Committees: International Affairs Justice MinistriesCommittee on International AffairsCommittee on Ecumenical RelationsEwart Endowment Sub-CommitteePresbyterian World Service & Development Committee

Outside organizations with WMS representativesWomen’s Inter-Church Council of CanadaNational Council of Women of Canada

Staff Contact ListExecutive Director

Sarah Kimskim@presbyterian.ca ext. 321

Program and Communication CoordinatorAlexis McKeown

amckeown@presbyterian.ca ext. 319

Editor, Glad TidingsColleen Wood

gladtidings@presbyterian.ca ext. 323

National staff can be reached at 416-441-1111 or 800-619-7301

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Minutes of the 101st Women’s Missionary Society Council

May 1 – 3, 2018Crieff Hills Conference and Retreat Centre, Puslinch, Ontario

GENERAL INFORMATIONTheme: A New Day!Theme Scripture: John 21:1–14Theme Song: You Walk Along Our Shoreline (#753 BOP)Registration: Susan McLennan and Elza FurzerMorning Watch: Meditations from The HubPraise Leader: Susan McLennanAccompanist: Susie Strickler

TUESDAY, MAY 1ST, 2018The WMS Council met at Crieff Hill Retreat Centre from Tuesday May 1st to Thursday May 3rd, 2018.

It began with a time of praise led by Susan McLennan and Susie Strickler.

The opening worship was prepared and led by the Synodical of Southwestern Ontario.

Janet Brewer, President, welcomed everyone.

Sarah Kim did the roll call.

ROLL:Delegates:British Columbia Synodical — noneAlberta and the Northwest Synodical — Heather SwaneySaskatchewan Women — noneManitoba and Northwest Ontario Synodical — noneQuebec and Eastern Ontario Synodical — Druse Bryan, Linda Gerry, Janet JonesCentral and Northeast Ontario & Bermuda Synodical — Carolyn Brackenridge, Sue Down, Lizz Hoyle,

Ruth Anne MacLennan, Bonnie Mooney, Lynda Reid, Kim Shepherd, Janice TerrySouthwestern Ontario Synodical — Bonnie Arbour, Pat Edwards, Debbie Kallender, Carolyn Reid,

Susie Strickler, Mary Simmons, Kathryn Tew

Council Executive:Ina Borger (MNO), Janet Brewer (CNOB), Sandi Churchill (ALTA), Elza Furzer (CNOB), Tilana

Knoetze (QEO), Susan McLennan (SWO), Shirley Miller (SWO), Cathy Reid (SWO), Joan Smith (CNOB), Susan Trapp (BC), Mary Veale-Parker (CNOB)

Regrets:Patricia Grainger (QEO), Marina Onclin (SK), Eleanor Crabtree (SWO), Wilma Welsh (CNOB)

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Staff:Sarah Kim, Alexis McKeown, Colleen WoodIan Ross-McDonald — Wednesday

Guests:Peter Bush — Wednesday and ThursdayPauline Brown

Visitors:Katherine Allen and Doreen Dath

Orientation was given by Janet Brewer and Alexis McKeown

Ice-Breakers were led by Alexis McKeown and Colleen Wood

BUSINESS:

1. REPORTS — Council Executive, General Assembly reports:The WMS report to General Assembly (2018) was circulated for information as the report from Council Executive.

2. BUDGET ESTIMATES 2019 and 2020:Joan announced that the mileage claim rate is $.45 per km. All expense forms are to be given to Janet Brewer.

Presbyterial Givings 2017 and Year-to-date March 2018 was presented.

Joan Smith presented the Budget Estimates 2019 and 2020.MOTION: Joan Smith/Sandi ChurchillThat we approve the Budget Estimates 2019 and 2020 as circulated. CARRIED

3. AUDITOR’S REPORT:MOTION: Joan Smith/Carolyn ReidThat we approve the Auditor’s Report as circulated. CARRIED

4. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS:Janet Brewer presented the Constitution and By-Laws with edits as circulated to the synodicals.

1. Council Executive approved this with one amendment — page 9, #9 Add: The treasurer must follow the WMS Guidelines for All Treasurers.

2. Include both genders, e.g. her/his; she/he — change on pages 9, 12, 13

3. SWO asked about the children and youth — page 6 — omitting the children and youth is problematic because of the WMS interest in children and youth. To keep this in the By-laws obligates the WMS groups to abide by this and therefore this needs to be taken out of the By-laws. Similarly, there is no mention of other mission interests of the WMS, eg. Indigenous People, mission work, etc. This would be more appropriate to put into the standing orders of the groups.

4. Constitution page 3 — VIII Administration of Property — section should read: VIII Administration of Finance: All donations, bequests, presbyterial givings, and other items related to finance (such as property) shall be administered by the Council Executive.

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5. Page 12 — second last paragraph — “term of office” shall not exceed two consecutive years.” — should this be written as “term of office … exceed two consecutive years” OR “term of office ….. exceed two consecutive terms”? Should be “two consecutive years”.

MOTION: Carolyn Reid/Sue DownThat we approve the Constitution and By-Laws as amended and edited. CARRIED

(Note: A copy of the Constitution and By-Laws will be sent to groups after the amended and edited version is adopted at the 2019 General Assembly. A copy of the WMS Guidelines for All Treasurers is available upon request.)

HAITI PRESENTATION by Alexis McKeown and Janet BrewerAlexis and Janet gave a presentation on their trip to Haiti in January 2018. They also did an interactive display.

The day ended with a closing worship led by the CNOB Synodical.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd, 2018The morning session began with Praise time led by Susan McLennan and Susie Strickler.

Opening worship was led by the Quebec and Eastern Ontario Synodical.

PAULINE BROWNLynda Reid introduced Pauline Brown.

Pauline Brown flew in from India directly to our Council meeting.

Pauline went to India in 1951 and was assigned to the Mobile Medical Units in Mendha and Barwani. Joshua 1 and 9 — God’s affirmation to Pauline — “This is my commandment; be thou strong; don’t be afraid.”

We don’t learn from the good times; we learn from the bad times. It’s hard but it is okay — because the Lord is with me, wither Thou goest with me. We never outgrow the wonderful promises of God! We have no idea what is ahead of us but it’s okay — we may go away with nothing but that’s okay.

Vindhya Satpura (Bhil field) in India. The community health work was one of the best in the area — probably pioneers, especially among women of the village who were completely uneducated. It was a good program. Money came directly to the Diocese from Germany and Canada — they trusted them. Now, community health care work is finished. The village development program is also finished. But, the church is flourishing. They are learning; they have young pastors (all Bhils) who care about the churches and are speaking out. Pauline reminds them that they are responsible for the people’s life and death.

According to a letter from Dr. Buchanan (1926), he went to the Bhil field in 1897 and started a church. Today, there are about 2000 to 3000 who gather. Just two generations ago, the elders could not read or write, but now they are all driving around in cars, dressed in nice clothes, and educated — they are post-graduates in medicine, in the government, they are all over the world — all this happened within two generations time. Dr. Buchanan wrote about how much and where the money was needed at that time. He questioned why he was made to stay in Canada. He then became Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada and then he understood why God sent him back to Canada. His purpose was to develop God’s church in the heart of India.

Today, there are strong, young leaders in the church in India, e.g. Caroline Solomon. Because of the

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faithfulness of the church in Canada over the years, the church in India is strong, especially Vindhya Satpura. The people are simple but they love the Lord.

There are 11 congregations. Some are very small; some are big (eg Jobat, Amkhut). The first church was built in Chechenya and today it has extended. Most of the churches in that area have expanded; they have included the verandas into the sanctuary and extending the space to make space for the growth. Sunday School in the church in Jobat is about 150–200 children. Last year they had over a thousand young people coming for confirmation.

Suggestion for funding ideas:The congregation in Amkhut wants to feed lunch to the children in the area. They will be responsible for a quarter of the budget (32,000 rupees) per month.

Training male nurses. One man came when they needed a doctor for the mobile unit. He went to the Middle East and he continued to send money to the Jobat Hospital. He sent 250,000 rupees to Pauline to use for the mission.

They have identified more people needing funding. Sardi Church needs funding.

Congregations are growing and they work together in their building expansions and programs.

One of the churches was burned a few years ago and they want to rebuild it.

There is lots of need in the churches in Vindhya Satpura. PWS&D is doing development work but the churches in India want to continue our rich partnership and relationships.

Cathy Reid thanked Pauline Brown.

BIBLE STUDY The Rev. Mary Jane Bisset led in the bible study based on our theme and theme scripture passage — John 21:1–14

REV. PETER BUSH, Moderator of the 143rd General AssemblyIna Borger introduced Peter Bush.

Peter spoke about Residential Schools and Indigenous Issues.

Peter was first introduced to this topic at General Assembly. He is a historian by training and he took this as a historical research project.

He is a contract researcher for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

An important piece to note — our understanding of time is fundamentally different from the Indigenous People’s understanding of time.

Band 39 — kept talking about the 13 point agreement — it has no dates because a date would make it a past. That’s how the First Nations leaders talk about the treaties — they are all in the present tense because the treaties are all present realities for now. That is why it is so difficult for us as settlers to think about this because our thinking is chronological.

Cecilia Jeffrey’s Residential School — In 1922, the Presbyterian Church started the residential school on Shoal Lake. This was to be competitive with the Roman Catholics. Three Indigenous groups in the area are: Treaty 3 — Band 39, 40, 37 (Northwest Angle).

Peter talked about water; it is controlled by the government. They created dykes and eventually an

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island became created in the middle of Band 40 land. This created difficulty in reaching the land and also in controlling the water quality.

In 1925, the remaining Presbyterians and the United Church discussed how to split the properties. In 1925, the Cecilia Jeffrey School was on the United Church list but in 1927 the Cecilia Jeffrey School was on the Presbyterian Church list.

In 1929, it ceased to be a school site, but it should have been Crown land. In 1935, the WMS invited a camp to be run there; in 1942–1948 Intervarsity ran a camp there. The difficulty is that you could reach the land only by boat. Synod went back to run the camp. In the 1950’s the school building was burned and some cabins were built. From the 1980’s to the early 1990’s, the Presbytery of Winnipeg was using the land for the camp. The PCC trustees were holding the property for the WMS. The transfer of land to the Bands did not happen — the proposal was rejected by the church. Winkler Bible Camp wanted to run a camp. The Presbytery of Winnipeg wanted to take over. The WMS gave the property over to the Presbytery of Winnipeg. Winkler Bible Camp wanted to continue. Presbyterians call the property Camp Prescawa. No guarantees were given for the safety of the travel to the property. It would be difficult to add it to Reserve property — it would require the federal government to do something about this. The Band councilors change every two years and in different years, making it very difficult to make a decision.

Chani Wenjack, a student at the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School, ran away from the school in 1966. In 1966, the Globe and Mail printed this story (52 years ago), and yet we still have not heard much about this story. Not much progress has been made.

Much anger still exists. The government made a list of people receiving settlements to the churches. There is a need to continue to issue the apology because it is not over.

Regina Indian Industrious School — the government decided to build vocational schools in the late 1990’s. The one in Regina taught kids how to run a printing press, and they were very good at doing this. Children died there — the cemetery was buried in dust.

Tilana Knoetze thanked Peter.

REV. IAN ROSS-MCDONALD, General SecretarySusan McLennan introduced Ian.

Ian brought greetings from the national PCC office.

Today, Ian is speaking on behalf of the Rev. Glynis Williams, Associate Secretary of International Ministries. Glynis is currently in Malawi visiting Blair Bertrand, missionary in Malawi.

Ian gave a presentation on the mission work of the PCC.

Druse Bryan thanked Ian for speaking.

STEPHEN ALLEN, Associate Secretary, Justice MinistriesShirley Miller introduced Stephen Allen.

Stephen will retire this June, leaving big shoes to fill. He will be missed.

Stephen talked about his work.

In particular, he talked about the Healing and Reconciliation of the church. There are 94 calls to action in the TRC report. Not all are for the church.

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Call to Action #46: developing and signing of covenant of reconciliation

Recognizing traditional territories is one way to reconciliation.

We need to develop a common memory. If we don’t have a common memory, how can we have a common past/history.

Acknowledging the “other” is essential in developing relationship.

Doctrine of Discovery — says, when Europeans arrived that there was no one on the land and so it was “available” to take over. The church will deal with this doctrine in the coming year.

Call to Action #48 — implementing the UN Rights of the Indigenous Peoples.

Call to Action #59 — is about ongoing education

Resource about Healing and Reconciliation is available for study.

Calls to Action #73 & #75 — involves cemeteries

About 4000 children (TRC thinks about 6000) died in residential schools, needing unmarked cemeteries.

The old Regina Industrial School have about 8 markers of children buried there. This has been designated as a heritage property by the Regina Municipal government.

Stephen spoke about the Blanket Exercise, written by Kairos of which we are a member. The Blanket Exercise is growing in popularity and many groups are using it and even being trained.

Bonnie Arbour thanked Stephen and wished him well on his retirement.

LAURIE ATKINSMary Veale-Parker introduced Laurie Atkins.

Laurie Atkins, is a Christian woman who entertains audiences by doing drama on scripture and also doing musical songs of praise.

Susan Trapp thanked Laurie for her inspiring presentation.

Closing worship was done by the synodicals of the western provinces.

After worship, there was fellowship in St. Luke.

THURSDAY, MAY 3rd, 2018

Janet Brewer began the day with the Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Territory.

Statement of acknowledgement of traditional territory:As we gather, we are reminded that Guelph is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich indigenous history and home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people today. As the Women’s Missionary Society we have a responsibility for the stewardship of the land on which we live and work. Today we acknowledge the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples on whose traditional territory we are meeting.

Cathy Reid announced the Women’s Inter-Church Council (WICC) 100th anniversary celebration on June 23rd, 2018, at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto. Bessie MacMurchie, a WMS woman and missionary, was one of the founding members of WICC.

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REV. PETER BUSH, Moderator of the 143rd General AssemblyPeter spoke on his Moderatorial year. In particular, he spoke on the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan and the history of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. One woman in history who brought around the huge growth to Christianity in Taiwan is Chi’oang. She was funded by the WMS to go and tell.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORTTilana Knoetze gave the Nominating Committee report with the slate of officers. (See below)

President — Janet Brewer

Corresponding Secretary — Mary-Veale Parker

Treasurer — Joan Smith

Members without Portfolio — Bonnie Mooney (CNOB), Drusilla Bryan (QEO), Marina Onclin/Arline Sanderson (SK), Shirley Miller (SWO), Susan Trapp (BC), Ina Borger (MNO), Cathy Reid (SWO), Debbie Kallender (SWO).

Synodical Presidents — Patricia Grainger (QEO), Mary Veale-Parker (CNOB), Mary Simmons (SWO), Sandi Churchill/Lisbeth Duncan (ALTA)

MOTION: Tilana Knoetze/Bonnie ArbourThat the slate of officers as reported by the Nominating Committee be accepted and approved. CARRIED

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERSPeter Bush performed the Installation of Officers.

RECOGNITIONS AND COURTESIESJanet thanked the following people:

1. Susie Strickler — for her piano playing and entertaining the group

2. The Council Executive officers finishing their term — Elza Furzer, Tilana Knoetze, Eleanor Crabtree (in absentia), and Susan McLennan

3. The Staff — Alexis McKeown, Colleen Wood, and Sarah Kim

MINUTESMOTION: Shirley Miller/Mary Veale-ParkerThat we accept and approve the Minutes of Council from May 1st to 3rd, 2018. CARRIED

Druse Bryan commented that she has been representing the WMS on the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) for many years. The governing of the country is far too important to be left solely to the politicians. They need to hear from women, especially from the women of faith. So, encourage all women to speak up, at the local councils and provincial councils.

CLOSING WORSHIP WITH COMMUNIONThe Rev. Peter Bush, Moderator, led the worship and communion.

Offering was collected for the two Together We Can! Projects.

NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: May 14th, 2020, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel, Richmond Hill, Ontario

ADJOURNMENT

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2017 Report to General AssemblyThe Council Executive of the Women’s Missionary Society respectfully submited the following report for 2017.

COUNCILThe meeting of the WMS Council was held on May 18, 2017, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Conference Centre. This was the day before the National Presbyterian Women’s Gathering which took place at the same venue. Approximately 30 delegates and Council Executive members met and discussed business, including the approval of the Auditor’s report as well as the estimates budget 2018. Recommendations from the Council Executive for two new “Together We Can!” projects were considered and approved. They are: 1) Haiti (Gender-based Violence) and 2) Kenora Fellowship Centre. International and ecumenical guests who came to attend the Women’s Gathering brought greetings and participated in the Council meeting. The Moderator of the 142nd General Assembly, the Rev. Douglas Rollwage, also brought greetings and spoke.

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE The Council Executive of the Women’s Missionary Society met in full session on November 15 and 16, 2017, at 50 Wynford Drive. Financial decisions were made, including approval of the budget for 2018.

Susan McLennan gave a presentation on the healing and reconciliation trip that several WMS members participated in.

RESOURCESAfter 16 years of publication the newsletter On the Move in Mission became WMS Matters! The Council Executive reports and financial information are written in a “popular” style for this WMS newsletter.

A resource to support the “Half the Sky” movie is planned for release in the fall of 2018. It is hoped that the Women’s Gathering participants will take the opportunity to bring some of the knowledge shared at the 2017 Women’s Gathering to their congregations.

Mission Awareness Sunday was led by WMS members on Sunday April 29, 2018. Sessions and WMS/AMS groups have worked together to promote mission through Mission Awareness Sunday since 2000. The material was distributed to WMS groups, affiliated groups and churches (by request) in January.

This year’s Mission Awareness Sunday resource was written by the Rev. Mark Tremblay. The theme “Understanding Truth, Living Reconciliation” was inspired by the 2017 Presbyterian Church Healing and Reconciliation tour. The resource consists of the liturgy, sermon and children’s story.

In addition to the full resource, an additional sermon was prepared by the Rev. Ted Siverns entitled “The Shady Lady and the WMS” that was based on the Samaritan woman in John 4.

WOMEN TO WOMENIn 2017, Women to Women (WTW) continued its outreach ministry. The primary resource was The Hub. This blog site served women from across Canada through stories of family life, church life, faith development and everyday living.

The WTW Committee took an honest look at the statistical results of The Hub since its inception in January

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2016. With almost two years data, user comments, membership feedback and staff input, some hard questions were asked: Are women engaged with The Hub? Do women still need/want to come together online? How accessible are the posts?

After the committee looked at the money and time that went into producing The Hub and weighed it against the data, the Council Executive of the WMS decided to close the site. We are however, very grateful to our faithful followers.

The WTW Committee felt there is still work that can be done connecting Presbyterian women. The objective of the WTW to resource, network and mentor through serving, sharing and spiritual living is important to the WMS. There are still new ideas that can be implemented and they will be introduced through the Women’s Gathering (womensgathering.ca) and the WMS (wmspcc.ca) websites.

The Council Executive of the WMS then looked at the work that the WTW was responsible for overseeing. Acknowledging the fact that there was much overlap between the work of the Council Executive and the WTW Committee, the decision was made to disband the committee. It was felt that the work could be accomplished together by the WMS staff and the Council Executive.

GLAD TIDINGS MAGAZINEAlthough the primary role of Glad Tidings magazine is to serve the members of the WMS, in 2017 Glad Tidings continued to challenge, inform, inspire and educate not only the WMS, but many other subscribers throughout the church.

In our March-April edition, the Rev. Theresa Cho encouraged us to consider the importance of trying new things and be willing to modify and edit as we go along. In the September–October edition, we were challenged to learn about, and maybe even try, a new way to pray. In our study this past year, which will continue into 2018, the Rev. Dr. Dorcas Gordon and the Rev. Noel Gordon challenged us to learn the history of Palestine and to look at its current situation. Other topics in 2017 included healing and reconciliation, prayer with children, parish nursing and care giving.

Glad Tidings also continues to tell the story of The Presbyterian Church in Canada mission staff and partners. It also tells the story of the WMS, including updates on our Council meetings, coverage of the Presbyterian Women’s Gathering and interesting news from local groups. The majority of our subscribers are WMS members, but we continue to have subscribers from across the church. To see a little of what you missed in 2017, you can visit our website at wmspcc.ca/glad-tidings.

REGIONAL PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S GATHERINGAt the November 2016 meeting, the Council Executive approved that a regional gathering be organized. The vision behind the regional gathering was to encourage Presbyterian women within a region to come together to worship, learn and have fellowship while being strengthened as Christian women. After three successful national gatherings, the WMS was aware that many women were not able to attend the national gathering for various reasons including distance, cost and personal circumstances. To accommodate these many Presbyterian women and to provide an uplifting event for women within a region, the WMS Council Executive approved some seed funds to hold this event. It was decided that the first regional gathering would be in Vancouver in a different year than the national gathering.

Planning has begun. A planning team of eleven women met on November 28, 2017, at Surrey Korean Church, British Columbia, to begin organizing this new event. In less than a day, the team brainstormed ideas for the theme, keynote speaker and venue, among other things. The following is the result of several

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hours of concentrated discussions and brainstorming:• Date: March 29–30, 2019• Venue: Sheraton Guildford Hotel and Conference Centre, Surrey, British Columbia• Theme: Shine (based on Matthew 5:14–16)• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Jo Leddy

Information packets will be mailed to all congregations in the western synods in March 2018.

NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S GATHERING 2017A planning team of 20 members from across the country worked on this event since May 2015, an event that took place from May 19–22, 2017, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill, Ontario. It was, again, like previous gatherings, a huge success. Over 500 women and a few men came together for a full weekend filled with worship, learning and fellowship. It was a time of bonding, being strengthened as women and as Presbyterians. It was an invaluable time of rejuvenation and feeling good about being global Christian women.

Numbers registered and participated were:• 427 regular registrations• 35 one-day registrations• 20 planning team members• 3 chaplains• 4 photographers• The Rev. Theresa Cho (Spirituality Centre)• The Rev. Hugh Donnelly (Praise leader)• 1 ecumenical guest (United Church Women President)• 14 international guests

A total of 506 people registered.

Plus, there were others in attendance providing leadership, e.g. forum leaders, keynote speakers, preachers, vendors, equipment company, etc.

• Registration fee: $475.00; family discounts $50/person; student discount $50• Early registration fee: $375.00• Theme: Rooted In Love (Ephesians 3:14–21)

We received a generous grant of $30,000 from the Ewart Endowment Fund. We also received a $5,000 grant from the Healing and Reconciliation Fund. We are grateful to these committees for their financial support as well as their support in spirit. With these funds, we were able to provide a high quality program as well as to sponsor three Indigenous women leaders to attend.

Being in Community (Mission Fair)This was a new take on an old idea. Congregations and presbyteries across the country were invited to present their mission involvement, local or international. They were given space in the ballroom to showcase their mission work. It was open to any kind of mission involvement with one rule that the presentation had to be interactive. Many groups took up on this and filled the room with different ways of sharing about their mission involvement, including the mission arms of the national church, like PWS&D, International Ministries and Canadian Ministries. This turned out to be fun and educational.

International/Ecumenical GuestsWe were pleased that many of our partner churches sent women delegates to attend our event. The guests

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were from our partner churches in India (1), Hungary (1), Malawi (1), Ghana (2), Nigeria (1), Kenya (2), Taiwan (2), Korean Christian Church of Japan (2) and the United Church of Canada (1).

Keynote SpeakersOur keynote speakers were Dr. Mary Jo Leddy, Dr. Jean Chamberlain-Froese and Dr. Cindy Blackstock. Due to illness, Dr. Leddy was not able to attend. Some of our guests from Africa filled in and spoke about the Tumekutana African Women’s Conference coming up in September 2018. Dr. Blackstock spoke eloquently about the plight of Indigenous children. Dr. Chamberlain-Froese spoke passionately about the women in Uganda and the medical needs for women in childbirth. All the speakers were moving and effective; many of the participants were moved to share what they learnt with the women in their local congregations.

Aboriginal NightOn Saturday night, we held an Aboriginal night with a cultural presentation by Tribal Vision Performers and a keynote speech by Dr. Cindy Blackstock on the plight of Indigenous children. The performers were lively and entertaining. Their presentation was done in an educational manner, teaching the audience about the background to the various dances and songs. Cindy’s speech was also educational, given in a humorous way about a dark topic.

Spirituality CentreA special guest, the Rev. Theresa Cho, minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA), set up and led the Spirituality Centre with assistance from some members of the planning team.

ForumsThere were four forums: 1) the Rev. Dr. Emily Bisset led a study on the theme passage; 2) the Rev. Theresa Cho talked about spiritual disciplines; 3) the Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls gave a talk on inclusiveness: sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, etc.; 4) and the Rev. Sarah Kim led a video showing “Half the Sky”.

WorkshopsThe following workshops were held:

1. ARISE: In Hope and Love — the Rev. Deb Rapport2. Blanket Exercise — Katharine Masterton3. Connecting a Garden to the Globe — the Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee4. Dance to Praise Him — Anointed Joy and Sharon Geigl5. Every life needs…to make a difference — Raw Carrot, the Rev. Joel and Rebecca Sherbino6. “Half the Sky” video presentation — the Rev. Sarah Kim7. Pray All Ways: Expanding your Prayer Toolbox — Laura Alary8. Reconciliation in the Watershed — KAIROS9. Suffering, Prayer and God — the Rev. Dr. Pam McCarroll10. With Hands and Hearts: Creating Outreach in Changing Canada — Karen Stiller and Patricia Paddey11. Global music/songs through the church year — the Rev. Hugh Donnelly12. Spirituality (English and Korean) — the Rev. In Kee Kim13. Theme workshop — the Rev. Dr. Emily Bisset14. Passing on the Faith/Family ministry — the Rev. Jacqui Foxall

There was worship and praise each day. The praise leader was the Rev. Hugh Donnelly, minister of Guildwood Church. Four women clergy preached each day were the Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls, the Rev. Dr. Mona Scrivens, the Rev. Linda Ashfield and the Rev. Dr. Karen Horst.

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The second Presbyterian Woman of Faith Award (WOFA) was presented at the Sunday banquet dinner. Many nominations were received from across the country. It was a very difficult decision for the WOFA Committee to decide on one award winner per category (three categories in total). The winners were: 1) Audrey Miller (Faithful Service); 2) Joy Randall (Lifetime Achievement); 3) the Rev. Dr. Margaret Mullin (Specific Achievement).

PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONSThe WMS is active in a number of women’s organizations within Canada and around the world. One of the international organizations it recently became involved with is Tumekutana. Tumekutana is a Swahili word meaning “we have come together”. This reflects the fact that this conference is an all-African women’s conference, where Presbyterian and Reformed women from all the countries in Africa come together every three years to learn and share with each other about their issues as women in the church and in the society. The WMS felt strongly about walking in solidarity with our African sisters and decided to give a grant of $10,000 (CAD) for each conference. The next Tumekutana will be in Johannesburg, South Africa, in September 2018. Some WMS members will be attending this conference.

The WMS has had a long partnership with the Women’s Inter-church Council of Canada (WICC). As well as making financial contributions, the WMS sends a representative to sit on their committee. WICC is a member organization on the World Council of Churches. It is the organization that produces the World Day of Prayer resource as well as participating in the Fellowship of the Least Coin.

The WMS is also a voting member on the National Council of Women of Canada. Although this is a non-church organization based in Ottawa, we give voice to Presbyterian women through our membership and vote.

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AGENCIES OF THE CHURCHAt the Council meeting in May 2017, new projects were decided for the “Together We Can!” projects: Haiti (Gender-based Violence) and Kenora Fellowship Centre. These projects will run from May 2017 to May 2020. The previous two projects, Guatemala and ARISE Ministry, concluded successfully after a two-year run. A total of $15,722.12 was raised for Guatemala and $22,723.39 for ARISE Ministry. Funds continue to stream in for these projects which have officially ended.

A contribution of $70,000 was given to the General Fund of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in 2017 for the mission work of the church.

In addition to the above, the WMS continued to give grants from its various endowment funds for individuals as well as for projects. Two grants to note: 1) a grant of $10,000 was given to Winnipeg Inner City Mission, Place of Hope Church, for their infant and toddlers program; 2) a grant of $4,000 was given to Knox College for their annual Cuba Mission Trip.

For the full financial report, please check the WMS bi-annual report or contact the WMS office.

The WMS is very grateful to all our members who give generously through second mile givings. We are also grateful to all Presbyterians for their support of the “Together We Can!” projects.

Janet Brewer Sarah KimPresident Executive Director

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OPERATING EXPENSES Budget 2016

Actual 2016

Budget 2017

Actual 2017

Budget 2018

Estimates 2019

Estimates 2020

Salaries $150,000 $149,811 $155,000 $150,668 $160,000 $165,000 $170,000Benefits * (incl.WSIB) $30,000 $27,607 $33,000 $27,533 $36,000 $37,000 $37,000Health & Dental Plan $15,000 $9,305 $12,000 $9,327 $12,000 $14,000 $14,000

Travel Exp. & Deputation - staff $8,000 $5,716 $8,000 $7,964 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000Training Events $1,000 $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000Overseas Travel $500 $0 $500 $0 $500 $500 $500Resources - Staff $500 $0 $500 $183 $500 $500 $500

Contract - staff $60,000 $44,106 $60,000 $41,520 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000

Outreach (WTW) $5,000 $1,834 $7,000 $802 $7,000 $0 $0

President's Tvl & Expenses $7,000 $4,551 $7,000 $4,858 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000Annual Council Meeting $0 $0 $20,000 $27,341 $25,000 $0 $25,000Annual Reports $0 $0Council Exec. & Cttee Exp. $20,000 $7,163 $10,000 $9,375 $10,000 $10,500 $11,000General Contingency-misc. $3,000 $1,209 $3,000 $1,959 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000

Office Equipment $4,000 $0 $4,000 $0 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000Resource Production (includes all printing & production) $10,000 $2,968 $10,000 $3,933 $5,000 $6,000 $6,000

General Office Expenses (includes telephone, postage,bank charges, supplies)

$11,500 $5,580 $6,000 $5,408 $6,000 $6,500 $6,500

Audit & Legal Fees $7,000 $6,051 $6,500 $6,151 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000Insurance- Building $1,500 $200 $1,500 $456 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000Continuing Education $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600* WSIB is included in - Benefits

Sub Total $334,600 $266,701 $345,600 $298,078 353,600 $331,600 $362,100

P.C.C. General Fund $100,000 $100,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000L & M Agency - Regional Staff $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Outside Organ. Membership Fees $1,500 $1,510 $1,500 $1,455 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600

Sub Total $101,500 $101,510 $71,500 $71,455 $71,600 $71,600 $71,600

Final totals $436,100 $368,211 $417,100 $369,533 $425,200 $403,200 $433,700

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Women’s Missionary SocietySynodical and Presbyterial Officers 2018–2019

British Columbia SynodicalContact Betty Siverns 306 – 5419 201A St, Langley, BC V3A 1S7 604-530-2401 bettysiverns@gmail.com

Kamloops Women’s Missionary SocietyContact Kay Mori 644 Munro St, Kamloops, BC V2C 3E6 250-374-0465 kashiku1@gmail.com

Alberta Women’s Missionary SocietyCo-Convener Lisbeth Duncan 6035 Dalcastle Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2B2 403-286-8864 lisbeth.duncan@telus.net

Co-Convener Sandi Churchill 4839 Verona Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0P5Treasurer 403-288-6681 smchurchill@telus.net

Secretary Kathleen Tomie 50 Woodbriar Pl SW, Calgary, AB T2W 6A7 403-251-2991 kathleen.tomie@shaw.ca

Calgary-Macleod Core CommitteeeCo-Convener Lisbeth Duncan 6035 Dalcastle Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2B2 403-286-8864 lisbeth.duncan@telus.net

Co-Convener Sandi Churchill 4839 Verona Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0P5Treasurer 403-288-6681 smchurchill@telus.net

Secretary Kathleen Tomie 50 Woodbriar Pl SW, Calgary, AB T2W 6A7 403-251-2991 kathleen.tomie@shaw.ca

Edmonton-Peace River WMSContact Sheilah Omah-Maharajh 10705 98th St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2N8 780-422-4983

Contact Mavis McKay 214 – 37 Mission Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 1H8 780-458-2914 mavmckay@shaw.ca

Saskatchewan Women’s Missionary SocietyCo-President Marina Onclin Luther Care Village, 405 – 250 Hunter RdHistorian Saskatoon, SK S7T 0Y4 306-242-7928 m.onclin@sasktel.net Co-President Arline Sanderson 115 Cowley Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 3Z7 306-955-0610 a.w.sanderson@shaw.ca

Secretary Bernice Shih 403 – 541 5th Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z9Publicity 306-244-1327 bshih@shaw.ca

Treasurer Merle McGowan Palisades, 1108 – 514 23rd St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J8 306-664-4476 mimcg@shaw.ca

Adult Secretary Yoka deBruijn 33 Assiniboine Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1H3Friendship and Service 306-244-8848 yokadeb@shaw.ca Glad Tidings

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Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Women’s Missionary SocietyContact Ina Borger 309 Lamont Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0G2 204-888-0710 tiborger@mmts.net

Southwestern Ontario SynodicalPresident Mary Simmons 90265 Belmore Line, RR 1, Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0Local Groups North 519-335-6212 simmonsmry@hotmail.com

Treasurer Debbie Kallender 20 Franklin St, Welland, ON L3C 1R7 905-732-0796 debkallendar@gmail.com

Local Groups South Jessie Knox 103 Organ Cres, Hamilton, ON L8T 1Y8 905-575-7932 jessknox@rogers.com

Children and Youth Mary Duffin 151 Norman St, Stratford, ON N5A 5S1 519-273-2767 mduffin@quixnet.net

Glad Tidings Valerie Shaw 53 Bridle Path, Strathroy, ON N7G 4K4 519-785-1410 revrobertshaw@gmail.com

Historian Eileen Stevens 615546 – 13th Line, RR 6, Woodstock, ON N4S 7W1 519-537-8727 stevenselaine70@gmail.com

Bruce-Grey PresbyterialPast President Pat Edwards 505 – 6th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3L2 519-376-0451 pattyedwards@bmts.com

Recording Secretary Maxine Scott 206 – 1050 1st Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K6 Historian 226-664-0852 maxbobscott@gmail.com Corresponding Secretary Linda Doll 232 Grey St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2L0Publicity 519-832-5440 ldoll@bmts.com

Treasurer Shirley Eccles RR 2, Holstein, ON N0G 2A0Life Membership 519-334-3359 ecclesfarm@bmts.com

Literature Esther McGibbon Box 861, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0Audio Visual 519-363-5429 Essex-Kent PresbyterialCo-President Carolyn Reid 9 Audrey St, Leamington, ON N8H 2K7Children and Youth 519-326-6776 sprkke@sympatico.ca

Secretary Shirley McCall 72 Morning Glory Lane, Chatham, ON N7L 5R8 519-351-9873 rsmccall@cogeco.ca

Treasurer Joan Fletcher 30 Hamlet Crt, Chatham, ON N7L 5S4 519-352-8518 jmfletch@kent.net

Local Groups Joyce MacTavish Box 1229, 650 Park St, Dresden, ON N0P 1M0 519-683-2569

Glad Tidings Jennie Atherton Box 1073, Dresden, ON N0P 1M0 519-683-6492 jenatherton123@hotmail.com

Historian Joan Wilkins 17 O’Brien Dr, Chatham, ON N7M 2E3 519-351-7594 joanm.wilkins@bell.net

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Hamilton PresbyterialPresident Donna Knight 236 West Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5C9 905-523-5638 Mom_and_Dad75@hotmail.com

Vice President Val Pipe 62 Winegarden Trail, Dundas, ON L9H 7M2 905-627-1232 dragonlady840@hotmail.com

Treasurer Jessie Knox 103 Organ Cres, Hamilton, ON L8T 1Y8 905-575-7932 jessknox@rogers.com

Local Groups Carolyn Wilkins 1011 – 1276 Maple Crossing Blvd, Burlington, ON L7S 2J9 905-631-0194

Glad Tidings Sue Beals 1088 Garth St, Hamilton, ON L9C 4L7Friendship and Service 905-575-5525 gbeals@shaw.ca

Huron-Perth PresbyterialPresident Ruth Hart RR 1, 1943 Line 47, Gadshill, ON N0K 1J0 519-656-2504 ajhart.jd@gmail.com

1st Vice President Willie Drost 446 Rogers Ave, Box 2891, St. Marys, ON N4X 1A6 519-284-1851 johwildrost@yahoo.com

Recording Secretary Ethel Corry 605 Maple St N, Listowel, ON N4W 3G4 519-291-5106 corry@persona.ca

Corresponding Secretary Bessie Hounsell 272 Wellington St S, Box 1509, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B9Glad Tidings 519-284-2458 cbhounsell@gmail.com

Treasurer Lois Kipfer 65 – 300 John St S, Stratford, ON N5N 7V5 519-271-5642

Local Groups Nancy Schneider 9399 Road 157, RR 2, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0Historian 519-343-2849 nschneider@wightman.ca

Children and Youth Elaine Scott 795 Wellington Ave S, Listowel, ON N4W 3C8 519-291-4049 elainelorne@wightman.ca

Publicity Diane Peters 52 Lawrence St, Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0

London PresbyterialPresident Valerie Shaw 213 Queen St, Box 34, Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 519-785-1410 revrobertshaw@gmail.com

Recording Secretary Cathy Reid 489 Skyline Ave, London, ON N5X 4L2 519-204-7406 reidc@rogers.com

Corresponding Secretary Margaret McCullough 207 Sunnyside Dr, London, ON N5X 3R1Friendship and Service 519-434-8903 margaretmccullough@sympatico.ca

Local Groups Joan Boyce 6197 Decker Dr, London, ON N6P 1J6Historian 519-652-5412 joan.boyce@hotmail.com

Glad Tidings Elaine Brown 29159 Lakeview Line, RR 2, Wallacetown, ON N0L 2M0Press 519-762-3743 elainedbrown@me.com

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Maitland PresbyterialPresident Lorraine Clugston Box 1001, Wingham, ON N0G 2X0 519-357-2754 clugston@eastlink.ca

Corresponding Secretary Judy Watt 66 Boiler Beach Rd, RR 1, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X3 519-396-7957 judybrianwatt@gmail.com

Recording Secretary Norma Raynard RR 1, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 519-528-3502 bnraynard@hurontel.on.ca

Treasurer Evelyn Dickson RR 1, Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0 519-392-6095 edickson@wightman.ca

Local Groups Mae Raynard RR 1, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 519-528-3502 bnraynard@hurontel.on.ca

Glad Tidings Kathy Howald 753 Grey Ox Ave, RR 5, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 519-528-5445

Publicity Valerie Sharp 481 James Crt, Box 1104, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 519-357-3082 verysharpe@sympatico.ca

Historian Donna Sutton Box 96, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 519-528-2119 dmsutton@hurontel.on.ca

Niagara PresbyterialPresident Debbie Kallender 220 Windsor St, Welland, ON L3C 7A3 905-732-0796 debkallender@gmail.com

Recording/Correspondence Nancy Miller 785 Kilmon Rd, RR 3, Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0Secretary 905-892-3354 nancymiller785@gmail.com

Treasurer Marilyn Leslie 8 Country Club Rd, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 905-327-6996 bymarleslie@gmail.com

Assistant Treasurer Susan Cousineau 119 Willowlanding Crt, Welland, ON L3C 7L8 905-246-5988 susancousineau5@gmail.com

Local Groups Nancy Wehrmann 7 Dwyer St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7E9 905-646-8271 chicks476@hotmail.com

Glad Tidings Isobel Shladk 4644 Pettit Ave, Niagara Falls L2E 0B4 905-356-1845

Historian Mary Lou Johnston 649 Sandy Bay Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W6 905-774-4434 marylou.geoff@gmail.com

Paris PresbyterialPresident Judy MacIntosh 62 Crestlynn Cr, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4X3 519-426-2080 macintosh@kwic.com

Recording Secretary Elaine Stevens 615546 13th Line, RR 6, Woodstock, ON N4S 7W1Local Groups 519-537-8727 stevenselaine70@gmail.com

Treasurer Marie Gregor RR 1, 855026 Gobles Rd, Princeton, ON N0J 1V0Life Membership 519-458-4462 mgregor@oxford.net

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Children and Youth Carol Masters 330 Springbank Ave, Woodstock, ON N4S 7R6 519-539-5903

Glad Tidings Deborah Melnyk 54 Thomson Rd, Simcoe, ON N3Y 5C7 519-428-1724 djmelnyk@kwic.com

Historian Susie Strickler 883714 Rd 88, RR 3, Embro, ON N0J 1J0 519-475-4820 sistersusie@live.ca

Sarnia PresbyterialPresident Bonnie Arbour 1308 Wiltshire Dr, Sarnia, ON N7S 4P1 519-542-8213 darbour5@cogeco.ca

Treasurer Evelyn Shaw 902 – 175 Wellington St, Sarnia, ON N7T 7X5 519-337-5020 evelynshaw@gmail.com

Secretary Marilyn Rawson 363 Mack Ave, Sarnia, ON N7T 3P7 519-344-6360 mrawson1@cogeco.ca

Local Groups Marilyn Shaw 3442 Waterworks Sideroad, Mooretown, ON N0M 1M0 519-864-1463 marilynshaw@gmail.com

Glad Tidings Marion Perrie 27787 Kerwood Rd, Kerwood, ON N0M 2B0Children and Youth 519-247-3224 perriejm@gmail.com

Friendship and Service Joanne Osborne 521 Wellington St, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 226-738-0657 joanneosborne33@gmail.com

Historian Marion Moloy 1003 – 1285 Sandy Lane, Sarnia, ON N7V 4J7 519-336-2860 poseyplanter@yahoo.ca

Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda SynodicalPresident Mary Veale-Parker 41 Westminster Cir, Barrie, ON L4M 0A4 705-726-4869 mvealeparker@gmail.com

Vice President Irene Camp 1445 County Rd 10, RR 3, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 613-476-4502 high_pocketsca@yahoo.ca

2nd Vice President Janice Terry 20 Archer Cres, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0Corresponding Secretary 705-322-3038 jterrn616@rogers.comGlad Tidings

Recording Secretary Katherine Allen 512 – 4 Milepost Pl, Toronto, ON M4H 1C8 416-429-5692; cell: 647-871-1273 kathanne5219@gmail.com

Treasurer Marie Glover 106 Old Hastings Rd, RR 3, Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0 705-924-9494 marie.glover@bell.net

Local Groups – Area 1 Joan Smith 415 – 155 Toronto Rd, Port Hope, ON L1A 4A1(Kingston, Lindsay, Peterborough) 905-885-2528 joan.charlie@sympatico.ca Local Groups – Area 2 Janet Brewer 30 Thornhill Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 4C5(East and West Toronto, Oak Ridges, Han Ca East) 416-762-2353 janet.brewer@sympatico.ca

Local Groups – Area 3 Marion Hunter 4444 Concession 11, Moffat, ON L0P 1J0(Algoma, Barrie, Brampton, Waterloo-Wellington) 519-822-6249 mgh747@xplornet.com

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Historian Jill Pardy 35 O’Connell Lane, RR 1, Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0In Memoriam 705-487-2771 ppardy@hotmail.ca

Algoma AreaContact Barbara Ormston 24 Parkshore Crt, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5Z3 705-759-1973 george.ormston@shaw.ca

Treasurer Joan Marshall 2060 2nd Line W, RR 6, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6K4 705-779-3518

Barrie PresbyterialPresident Janice Terry 20 Archer Cres, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 705-322-3038 jterrn616@rogers.com

Vice-President Dollie Moulden 4A Shaw St, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 705-322-3840 thedollienana@sympatico.ca

Recording/Correspondence Marlene Lambie 1429 Baseline Rd S, Tiny, ON L0L 2T0 Secretary 705-322-1843 marlenelambie@hotmail.com

Treasurer Peter Ruddell 302 – 20 Simcoe St, Orillia, ON L3V 1G4 705-259-2225 pdr1963@rogers.com

Reports Irene Boyes 1012 Cherish Creek Lane, RR 3, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X1 705-645-5534 g.i.boyes@bell.net

Glad Tidings Evelyn Horne 63 Calverley St, Orillia, ON L3V 3T3Literature 705-325-1255 ehorne@rogers.com

Publicity Jill Pardy 35 O’Connell Lane, RR 1, Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0Historian 705-487-2771 ppardy@hotmail.ca

Brampton PresbyterialContact Anna Eitner 110 Elgin Dr, Brampton, ON L6Y 2E8Reports 905-459-7548 herbanna@primus.ca

Secretary Kim Shepherd 60 Wildercroft Ave, Brampton, ON L6V 4E7 905-457-2127 pkckshepherd@gmail.com

Kingston PresbyterialPresident Susan Down 405 Stockdale Rd, Trenton, ON K8V 5P6 613-391-1073 downs4@xplornet.com

Secretary Doreen Dath 3 – 91 Herman St, Trenton, ON K8V 6L1 613-955-0269 jewel6rich@yahoo.ca

Treasurer Jeanette Globe 201 – 201 Palmer Rd, Belleville, ON K8P 4T8 613-962-8502 jeanette.globe@bell.net

Reports Irene Camp 1445 County Rd 10, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 613-476-4502 high_pockets@yahoo.ca

Glad Tidings Barb Best 2060 Woodburn Rd, Joyceville, ON K0H 1Y0Literature 613-542-0889 bbestbe@rogers.com

Historian Joyce Donnan 710 – 370 Front St, Belleville, ON K8N 5L9 613-967- 1376

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Lindsay PresbyterialPresident Lizz Hoyle 3311 Elm Tree Rd, Woodville, ON K0M 2T0 705-374-4073 lhoyle7@gmail.com

Secretary Joan Snider 133 Cambray Rd, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0 Local Groups 705-374-4828 joanisinthegarden@hotmail.com

Treasurer Ellen Roberts Box 1286, 155 Front St W, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 705-738-0176 d.eroberts@sympatico.ca

Life Membership Eileen Mennell 10 Campbell St, Woodville, ON K0M 2T0Friendship and Service 705-426-5086

Children and Youth Joan Anderson 941 Eldon Rd, Oakwood, ON K0M 2M0 705-953-9409 stjohnscresswell@rogers.com

Publicity Linda Taylor 14 Windor Ct, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0 705-432-2976 lindadtaylor2014@gmail.com

Peterborough PresbyterialPresident Joan Smith 415 – 155 Toronto St, Port Hope, ON L1A 4A1 905-885-2528 joan.charlie@sympatico.ca

Vice-President Carolyn Brackenridge 275 Brackenridge Dr, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0 705-932-2958 cobracky@hotmail.com

Secretary Joyce Buttars 401 – 155 Toronto Rd, Port Hope, ON L1A 4A1 905-885-4274 Treasurer Marie Glover 106 Old Hastings Rd, RR 3, Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0 705-924-9494 marie.glover@bell.net

Local Groups Joan Lucas 1852 Glenforest Blvd, Peterborough, ON K9K 2P3Friendship and Service 705-876-9800 jflucas@sympatico.ca

Historian Holly Hall 1701 County Rd 21, RR 1, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0

East Toronto PresbyterialPresident Katherine Allen 512 – 4 Milepost Pl, Toronto, ON M4H 1C8 416-429-5692; cell: 647-871-1273 kathanne5219@gmail.com

Secretary Lynda Reid 814 – 25 Cumberland Lane, Ajax, ON L1S 7K1 905-619-2263 lyndareid@rogers.com

Treasurer Marjorie Ross 41 Elgin Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1G5Life Membership 416-920-3778 mj.ross@rogers.com Local Groups Priscilla Anderson 614 – 20 Aurora Crt, Scarborough, ON M1W 2M2Glad Tidings 416-469-5986 bob91cilla@bell.net

Area 1 Diana Wadsworth 33 Inniswood Dr, Scarborough, ON M1R 1E6 416-701-9568 dianawadsworth@sympatico.ca

Area 2 Doris McAndless 34 Shaunavon Heights Cr, Toronto, ON M3A 2P4 416-447-4720 doris.mcandless007@sympatico.ca

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Historian Irma Smith 121 – 85 The Board Walk, Markham, ON L6E 1B9 905-472-8314 irma-normsmith@rogers.com

West Toronto PresbyterialPresident Janet Brewer 30 Thornhill Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 4C5 416-762-2353 janet.brewer@sympatico.ca

Recording Secretary Susan Norman 507 – 1315 Silver Spear Rd., Mississauga, ON L4Y 2W8 905-629-4400 sn082017@outlook.com

Corresponding Secretary Agnes Bowen 52 Alhart Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9V 2N3Friendship 416-740-0157 agnesb2009@sympatico.ca

Treasurer Brenda Adamson 902 – 299 Mill Rd, Toronto, ON M9C 4V9 416-621-6474 bandbadamson@gmail.com

Local Groups Carolyn Jones 22 Bridgenorth Cres, Etobicoke, ON M9V 2M3 416-741-1886 carolyn_jones@sympatico.ca

Waterloo-Wellington PresbyterialPresident Wilma Welsh 153 Marksam Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 7L1 519-265-9493 marywilmawelsh@gmail.com

Co-President Jean Godin 80 Cindy Ave, Cambridge, ON N3C 3J2 519-658-6915 ray.godin@gmail.com

Recording Secretary Gladys Robson 43 – 21 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON N1H 1G6 519-993-5398 ron-gladys@rogers.com

Treasurer Helen Cleghorn 34 Huntington Pl, Kitchener, ON N2M 5A6Life Membership 519-576-6015 alan.cleghorn@sympatico.ca

Local Groups Marion Hunter 444 – 11th C, Moffat, ON L0P 1J0 519-822-6249 mgh747@xplornet.com

Historian Margaret Lewis 704 – 20 Ellen St, Kitchener, ON N2H 6R7 519- 570-3401 mm.lewis.704@gmail.com

Quebec and Eastern Ontario SynodicalPast-President Patricia Grainger 469 Hartleigh Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5J5 613-820-3266 patrish@ncf.ca

Recording/Corresponding Vivian Young 44 Barclay St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 4N1 Secretary 613-257-1575 vivianyoung@rogers.com

Treasurer Ruth Davidson 5613 Doctor Leach Dr, Manotick, ON K4M 1C8 613-692-4010 ruth.davidson@sympatico.ca

Assistant Treasurer Henny Donkersteeg 2119 Crowder Rd, Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 613-658-5829 henny@ripnet.com

Reports Catherine Blatch Box 171, 25 Quabbin Rd, Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0Literature 613-923-1571 catherineblatch@gmail.com

Glad Tidings Druse Bryan 63 – 13th St, Roxboro, QC H8Y 1L7 514-684-2683 wordshop2@sympatico.ca

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Historian Irene Nesbitt 158 Country Lane, Perth, ON K7H 3C5 613-267-2813 ireidnesbitt@gmail.com

Brockville Presbyterial President Janet Jones 3 – 35 Bethune St, Brockville, ON K6V 2C9 613-342-7162 janet.i.jones@outlook.com

Treasurer Ruth Pollock 14715 Concession 10-11, Crysler, ON K0A 1R0 613-987-2133 rpollock@sympatico.ca

Reports Catherine Blatch Box 171, Mallorytown, ON K0A 1R0Nominating 613-923-1571 catherineblatch@gmail.com

Press Marianne Emig Carr 450 County Rd 29, Toledo, ON K0E 1Y0 613-449-5042 rev.marianne@myhighspeed.ca

Glengarry AreaContact Sheila Paterson 1245 County Rd 34, Dalkeith, ON K0B 1A0 613-525-3572 capsrp@sympatico.ca

Lanark-Renfrew PresbyterialPresident Mary-Lynn McConnachie 290 McLean St, Renfrew, ON K7V 1B1 613-433-3300 mlmcconnachie@gmail.com

Vice President Janet Mrenica 3071 Elphin Maberly Rd, Elphin Lanark ON K0G 1K0 613-278-1563 jemrenica@sympatico.ca

Secretary Vivian Young 44 Barclay St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 4N1 Glad Tidings 613-257-1575 vivianyoung@rogers.com

Treasurer Kathi Deschene 15 Sawgrass Cir, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0 613-462-6868 kathi.deschene@outlook.com

Reports Elizabeth Fraser-Smith 42 McGill St N, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2J5 613-283-7648 bfraser-smith@sympatico.ca

Montreal PresbyterialPresident Linda Gerry 12189 Richer, Pierrefonds, QC H8Z 1K3 514-421-6586 lindvel@yahoo.ca

Corresponding Secretary Margaret Holding 6 – 2225 Hampton, Montreal, QC H4A 2K5 514-488-8385

Treasurer Ruth-Ann Williams 6025 Baillargeon, Brossard, QC J4Z 3K8Life Membership 450-678-8268 ruthannw@videotron.ca

Expense Secretary Grace Thornley-Brown 302 – 3800 Benny, Montreal, QC H4B 3A4 514-369-8628 gracetb@sympatico.ca

Glad Tidings Mary Lou DeSilva 4 Fredmir, Dollard des Ormeaux, QC H9A 2P9Historian 514-684-9199 marylou.51@sympatico.ca

Ottawa AreaContact Susan McKellar 6701 Lord Nelson St, Box 278, Kars, ON K0A 2E0 613-489-3961 susanmckellar68@gmail.com

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