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.
Who We Are
We are Episcopal Church 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.
Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of W. Massachusetts: 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.
Read the most recent issue of Communiqué, the National ECW newsletter Click here.
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.
Read about the United Thank Offering here
ECW Board Contact: ECW.wma@gmail.com
Susan Howland, President
Ginny Benoit, Secretary
Marilyn Berthelette, Treasurer
Ann St. Sauveur, Board Member
Judith Nolfi, Board Member
Board members ex-officio: Jo Meloon, Edith Ray, Eleanor Parke, Achsah Hinckley-Campbell
Other Diocesan Women’s Ministries
W. MA Quilt Project: Ginny Benoit, 33 Westbrook Rd., South Hadley, MA 01075 413-533-2034
Church Periodical Club: The Rev. Dr. Mary Gustafson: gustafso1@earthlink.net
United Thank Offering: ECW Board: ECW.wma@gmail.com
Guild: Mary Alice Worden: marialycew@aol.com
The Order of the Daughters of the King: Mariana Bauman marianab@earthlink.net
Girls’ Friendly Society: Donna Christian, donnachristian.comcast.net
Link to the national ECW website: click here
Link to the national Order of the Daughters of the King website: http://www.dok-national.org/
Link to the national Church Periodical Club website: http://www.churchperiodical.com
Link to the National Altar Guild website: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/altarguild.htm
Link to the national United Thank Offering website: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.htm
Link to the Prayer Shawl Ministry website: http://www.shawlministry.com
Calendar 2009
Friday, April 17 to 18th Diocese of Massachusetts Women’s Retreat: open to other women
Friday-Saturday, April 24 to 25th Province 1 ECW Meeting and Synod Pre-General Convention Meeting
Saturday, May 9th Diocesan ECW Meeting, 10:00 to 1:00, St. James Greenfield, Brown Bag Lunch
Triennials
July 1st through 5th Daughters of the King Triennial Meeting, Anaheim, CA
July 3rd through 7th Church Periodical Club Triennial Meeting, Anaheim, CA
July 8th through 17th ECW Triennial Meeting and General Convention Anaheim, CA
Saturday, August 8th Diocesan ECW Meeting, 10:00 to 1:00, St. Paul’s Holyoke, Brown Bag lunch, and Triennial Reports
Saturday in September Possible ECW Gathering TBD
Friday-Saturday, October 23-24th Diocesan Convention and United Thank Offering/Quilt Ingathering: ECW will have a table available for all women’s ministries.
Friday, November 20th Province 1 ECW Annual Meeting and election of officers
Saturday, December 5th Advent Quiet Day, Christ Church Cathedral, hosted by DOK and ECW.
All ECW Diocesan Events are also listed on the online Diocesan Calendar. Check here often!
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