Fredericton, NB Photo Credit Stephen Pond
History of the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Fredericton, NB
1940 – The first women’s World Day of Prayer ceremony was held at St. John’s Anglican Church in
Nashwaaksis.
1964 – Agnes Minielly (Wilmot United Church) and Dorothy Skene (St. Paul’s United Church) invited
Fredericton women to organize a Women Inter-Church group and to have representation at citizenship
court. Thus, began the Women Inter-Church Council of Fredericton (WICF).
1987 – A book about the History of WICF was written by Louise Porter of Wilmot United Church and
Edith McLellan of Marysville United Church.
2008 – the 90th Anniversary of the WIC of Canada was celebrated at Christ Church Parish Church with
guest speaker Judith Snowdon, National President.
2009 – the 45th Anniversary of the WICF was celebrated at Christ Church Parish Church.
2014 – the 50th Anniversary of the WICF was celebrated at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Fredericton, NB Photo Credit Stephen Pond
CURRENT CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS:
| Baptist | Anglican | United |
| Presbyterian | Lutheran | Wesleyan |
| Christian Reformed | Salvation Army | Roman Catholic |
OUR MISSION:
The WICF purpose is to unite the women of Fredericton and district in promoting the World Wide
Mission of Christianity through united prayer and action; and to promote the observance of the
World Day of Prayer and thus endeavor to link the women of Fredericton with similar praying groups
around the world.
Women’s Inter-Church Council of Fredericton members.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
January – Begin meetings to plan the World Day of Prayer event to be held on the first Friday of
March; Assist and partake in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to be held later in the month.
February – Bible Study regarding the World Day of Prayer.
March – We celebrate the World Day of Prayer on the first Friday. An Evaluation meeting of the
event is held later in the month, as we gather to enjoy a Pot Luck meal.
September – Executive Meeting
October – Annual General Meeting
SPECIAL EVENT 2024:
Public Service Announcement: The 60th Anniversary of the Women’s Inter-Church of Fredericton
The Women’s Inter-Church of Fredericton will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Wilmot United Church, 473 King Street, Fredericton at 2:00 PM. The Theme is “Shining the Light”.
The entrance off Carlton Street has an elevator and no stairs and easier to get into the sanctuary.
We will have the honour of Catherine MacKeil, Executive Director of the Women’s Inter-Church of Canada and Shirley DeMerchant, Past President of the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada present at our celebration.
Following the Service there is a reception downstairs. All are welcome Men and Women.
There is going to be “Live Streaming” for those unable to attend. How to do: Go to Google 5 to 10 minutes prior to the service, type in YouTube Wilmot United Church, Fredericton, NB then a service will be listed, click onto the “Live Streaming” to watch the service.
Deborah Heustis,
Publicity for the Women’s Inter-Church of Fredericton.
Contact for information:
Linda Lamont, WICF President
Debbie Heustis, Publicity
Email Julie Ginter at fieldrep4@wdpcanada.ca for contact information.