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.
Calendar 2010
United Thank Offering Ingathering
Advent Day of Reflection -
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in East Longmeadow is joining with The Diocesan ECW and Order of the Daughters of the King in
sponsoring our Advent Quiet Day at St. Mark's, One Porter Rd., East Longmeadow.
"Yearning for the God Who Comes to Us" is the theme of the Quiet Day on Saturday December 4, 2010 from 8:30 to 1:30.
It will be led by The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, retired Bishop of Maine. A light lunch will be served.
For complete details and the registration form, click here.
For more information please contact: Mariana Bauman, marianab(at)earthlink.net
Digital Technology and Faith Formation In June, Province 1 networks and affiliated groups were invited to a workshop called “EDS, Resources, and Digital Technology and Faith Formation”, led by Julie Anne Lytle, PhD. Learn more about it here.
Reports to the Diocese
Church Periodical Club 2010 Report
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.
ECW Asks for Your Support
The Episcopal Church Women ask for you support to help empower women throughtout the Diocese. Read and download this important document by clicking here.
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
Ginny Benoit, Secretary
Marilyn Berthelette, Treasurer
Judith Nolfi, Board Member
Board members ex-officio: Jo Meloon, Edith Ray, Eleanor Parke, Ann St. Sauveur
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