Anglican Church Women
What is the ACW
The Anglican Church Women (ACW) is a fellowship of all women in the Anglican Church of Canada and all others who agree with, and support, the purpose of the association. We are members of the National Board of ACW in Canada. In the Diocese of Central Newfoundland we are part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada which is comprised of the Dioceses of Central Newfoundland, Western Newfoundland, Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and P.E.I., Fredericton, Quebec, and Montreal.
The Beginning - September 18, 1969
The inauguration of the Anglican Church Women in the Diocese of Central Newfoundland. There is a plaque commemorating the event at Holy Trinity Church, Grand Falls-Windsor
ACW Constitution
The ACW Constitution can be found in the Diocesan Handbook. Click here for copy of the Constitution for reading / download. That document sets out our structure, objectives, roles and responsibilities as well as the regulations under which we operate.
Aims and Objectives
To give women in the diocese the opportunity to unite in worship, learning and offering;
To offer support in common interests and leadership;
To be a forum and voice for women’s ministry in the diocese;
To give members a chance to share faith and fellowship; and,
To provide opportunity for participation of women in Parish, Diocese and National Church programs.
Structure
Diocesan Council which provides general direction and leadership;
District Branch (regional group of Primary Branches) which promotes programs and gathering relevant to education, learning and sharing of ideas;
Primary Branch (the basic organizational unit of the Anglican Church) which fulfils the aims and objectives of the ACW within the congregation and parish.
ACW Executive: 2022-2023
President: Dale Butler
Vice-President: Margaret Jenniex
Secretary: Amy Ralph
Treasurer: Margaret Strowbridge
Past President: Daphne Parsons
The total number of ACW Primary Branches in the Diocese of Central Newfoundland is now 49. Due to aging population and out migration, some of the smaller branches have had to close. However some of them still help out in the neighbouring parish.
District Name
# Primary Branches
District President
Exploits
6
Audrey Ann Shea, Appleton
Notre Dame
7
Margaret Jenniex, Gander
Bonavista North
6
Frances Pickett, Wareham
St. Nicholas (Alexander Bay)
7
Ivy Collins, Hare Bay
Bonavista Peninsula
7
Marjorie Alexander, Clarenville
St. Mary the Virgin (Burin)
8
Shirley Walters, Grand Bank
South Coast
8
Jackie Foote-Dewland, Milltown