Episcopal Church Women
T
he mission of the ECW is to assist the Women of the Episcopal Church to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world and to take their place as leaders in the life, governance and worship of the Church.
WHO WE ARE
Women of all ages, ethnic origins, socioeconomic background in the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA), who choose to participate – homemaker, working mother, career woman, ordained, single, married, widowed, and divorced.
HOW WE OPERATE
The life of ECW begins in the local parish or mission, moves on through the diocesan, provincial and national levels. Each has its own unique characteristic which enables the miss and ministry of women in that place.
Throughout the ECUSA each parish or mission belongs to a diocese, each diocese belongs to a province. There are nine provinces in ECUSA.
NATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Executive Board of the ECUSA is composed of an Executive Committee of five members who are elected by the diocesan delegates to the Triennial Meeting of the Women of the Church, nine members elected by their respective provinces, two members from the previous Executive Board, one representative from the United Thank Offering Committee and one member of the Executive Council appointed by the Presiding Bishop.
WHY PARTICIPATE
Spiritual growth and nourishment, fellowship, education, leadership and skills training, focus for mission, service, social action and advocacy, heightened awareness, ecumenism
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. Let us not forget the lessons from the past nor fear the challenges of the future. Anoint us with your grace and shine in our hearts as we reflect your light throughout the world. Amen
