Sherry Walsh, President
Patsy Smith, Vice-President
Mary Lee Summerville, Secretary
Margaret Adams, Treasurer
At Grace Episcopal Church, the ECW conducts a Rummage Sale every October and a picnic basket raffle before the Fourth of July. Its fund raising activities fund a college scholarship every year and the maintenance of the parish hall kitchen. Our Altar Guild functions under its umbrella. The women make the palm crosses for Palm Sunday, ceremonially clean the church before Lent, and decorate (Green) the church the Sunday before Christmas.
From our beginning as Women’s Auxiliary, and following through many changes in purpose and activities, the Episcopal Church Women have played a significant role in the work of the Episcopal Church. Cherished memories of the contributions of resources - ranging from financial to missionary to training to spirituality - which women have made throughout our history, are a source of satisfaction and pride for all of us.
The old stereotype of Episcopal Church Women as ‘cooks’ and ‘fundraisers’ is fading as we move into the future with new ideas, relevant programs, and unlimited opportunities for spiritual growth and service.
As women have become integrally involved in the life and work of the Church, the need for a women’s group is not as readily apparent. An important ‘why’: women simply enjoy getting together with other women – whether it is for fellowship, Bible study, or working on a project. Another important aspect is the opportunity for women to grow into the life of the Church through women’s ministries. Many of the women in leadership roles in the larger body of the Church began their involvement/ministry with the Episcopal Church Women. Episcopal Church Women groups most importantly offer an environment for spiritual growth and opportunities for ministry. Participation in these groups also promotes an understanding of the structure and functionality of the Church.
Cindy Barnes and Ann Bellais
present the
2006 picnic basket to the winner,
Rebecca Franke
from the ECW Packet
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