Episcopal Church Women are women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. However, the common denominator of our members is love of God and the wish to do His work.
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ECW to sponsor a child at Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras
On November 16, 2011 the Diocese of Western Massachusetts ECW collaborated with the Diocese of Massachusetts ECW and made a 3- year commitment to sponsor three-year-old, Martha, at Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras. Martha arrived at Our Little Roses in October 2011 with her sister Suyapa Elizabeth. You can read more about Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras here: http://www.ourlittleroses.org/
If you wish to help with this sponsorship past our 3-year commitment ECW will match all donated funds directed to this ministry. Contact Susan at ECW.wma(at)gmail.com for more information and documentation.
Reports to the Diocese
ECW and UTO 2011 Convention Report
A Few United Thank Offering Notes
Our Combined 2011 United Thank Offering was $13,267.52 with 36 Churches participating...Thanks be to God!
The Spring UTO ingathering will be mail-in. The UTO Board suggests the Sunday after the Ascension, this coming Spring, May 17th, 2012, as an ingathering date for parishes. Make check to: The Episcopal Diocese of WMA, with UTO in the memo, and mail by June 4, 2012 to: The Episcopal Diocese of WMA, ATTN: Esther Barker, Diocesan Accounting Manager, 37 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01103.
We submitted one grant application on behalf of our companion diocese, Kumasi, Ghana for 2012. UTO grant awards will be announced at the ECW Triennial Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.
Grant applications are available October 1st. email ecw.wma@gmail.com for more information. The application must be completed by December 1, 2012.
For UTO information in the diocese email: ECW.wma@gmail.com Or call Susan Howland at 508-248-6112
You can find UTO resources and order UTO materials at: www.episcopalchurch.org/uto
Mission Statement
“The Mission of the Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Western Massachusetts is to become a cornerstone of community, learning and ministry that seeks to invite all women into fellowship.”
Adopted September 9, 2000
National ECW Mission and Vision
Mission - Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ's ministry in the world.
Vision - Our vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church. We aspire to be a Godspark - shining and sharing the love of Christ.
You'll find a link to the most recent issue of Communiqué, the National ECW newsletter, on this page of the National ECW website. Just scroll to "Other Resources" mid-page and click on the Communiqué 'download' link.
UTO Information
The National UTO website has a lot of good information www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.
For diocesan UTO information contact the Episcopal Church Women’s board at ecw.wma@gmail.com
Episcopal Church Women's Prayer
Almighty God, we pray that you will bless our work in mission and ministry in the world. Help us to pray fervently, labor diligently and give liberally to make known the power of your love given through your Son Jesus Christ. Let us not forget the lessons from the past nor future. Anoint us with your grace and shine in our hearts as we reflect your light throughout the world. AMEN.
About our ECW Logo
The Cross represents Christ and our service to Him in the world.
The Circle stands for our hope for wholeness in our lives.
The outflowing lines from the center depict the many works of the Episcopal Church Women, going out into the world.
The intertwined lines represent our lives centered in Christ.
ECW Board
Contact: ECW.wma@gmail.com
Susan Howland, President
Judith Nolfi, Recording Secretary
Ginny Benoit, Corresponding Secretary
Esther Barker, Treasurer
Board members ex-officio: Edith Ray, Eleanor Parke, Ann St. Sauveur
Liaisons to the Board:
Mariana Bauman, President, Diocese of WMA Daughters of the King
Donna Christian and Carol Bushman, Girls' Friendly Society
The Rev. Mary Gustafson, Church Periodical Club
Click here for more Western Massachusetts Women’s Ministries
Link to the National ECW website
Link to the National Order of the Daughters of the King 
Link to the National Church Periodical Club
Link to the National Altar Guild
Link to the National United Thank Offering
Link to the Prayer Shawl Ministry