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
Board Meeting Saturday, September 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Diocese of MA ECW retreat St. Margaret's Convent, Boston. MA, Friday –Saturday October 15 - 16, 2010. Topic: Women of the Bible. Contact: ecw.wma(at)gmail.com
Diocese of RI ECW Retreat Canonicus Retreat Center, Exeter, RI. Ann Hood, facilitator. Saturday October 15 - 16, 2010. Full details on the Retreat are available here for downloading. (PDF)
Friday – Saturday October 22-23, 2010 Diocesan Convention and UTO ingathering
Saturday, December 4, 2010, Advent Quiet Day, Christ Church Cathedral co sponsored by Daughter of the King and ECW
For more details, email: ecw.wma@gmail.com. All ECW Diocesan Events are also listed on the online Diocesan Calendar. Check there often!
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.
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.
United Thank Offering Ingathering
There will be a Fall ingathering during the Diocesan Convention Eucharist, the weekend of October 22, 2010
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.
Reports from ECW President Susan Howland as filed from the Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women during the General Convention in Anaheim in July 2009.
Triennial Reports
Triennial Photo Album
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