on various topics and certainly have brought enjoyment to meetings. As well, skits, plays, and Bible quizzes have played an important role. UCW, over the years, has financially contributed to the church, Sunday School, manse, church parlour, and com¬ munity. Donations have been given to various organizations and individuals both locally and abroad. Fundraising projects have been many and included such things as: auctions, suppers, wedding and anniversary cater¬ ing, bake sales, Thankoffering envelopes, and Regal sales. Special projects have also been undertaken. In 1982, plates featuring the church were sold proving a very suc¬ cessful and interesting endeavour. The compi¬ lation of a church cook¬ book proved to be a true example of stew¬ ardship in working together as a group. For many years, the UCW adopted a child through the Christian Children 's Fund. National church government requires funding from local churches to support the Mission and Service Fund. United Church has an alloca¬ tion of which UCW portion has increased from $286 in 1964, to $720 in 2000. The role of the UCW has not changed a great deal over the years. It con¬ tinues to support the Church, whether by conducting church services, supporting Youth Groups, or donating to the main¬ tenance of the church building. UCW continues to assist the Prince County Hospital with donations for new The 40th Anniversary of UCW, November 2002. Back row, l-r: Dorothy Maclean , Helen Lyle , Lillian LeFurgey , Edith MacLean , Bertha MacLaren , Glen Campbell . Middle row: Mary MacLean , Doreen MacLean, Jean Yeo , Vera Forbes, Doris Carr . Front row: Donna Lyle, Edith Yeo . Missing from photo: Helen Muttart , hostess. 163 The Working op The Church