Episcopal Church Women: ECW Executive Board
The Executive Board of the ECW is the governing body that coordinates the work of the women of the parish and consists of the chairpersons of its various chapters. Its purpose is to support the ministries of the church as they relate to the needs of the community. Also seated on the Executive Board are the coordinators of the United Thank Offering (UTO) and the Church Periodical Club (CPC).
The ECW hosts the All States Tea which occurs on the first Sunday each November and the Angel Tree program which distributes Christmas gifts to needy families in neighborhood schools.
ECW GUILDS:
Sacred Heart Chapter
Sacred Heart Chapter’s purpose is to enhance the spiritual life of the women of the parish through fellowship and worship. The women support the work among children and sponsor the Easter Fashionetta each year.
Saints Ann-Margaret Chapter
The purpose of Saints Ann-Margaret Chapter is to deepen the spiritual life of the churchwomen of the parish and to enlist their support in the mission of the church. Through its Prayer Partner Program, it seeks to promote love and fellowship among its members and strengthen the spiritual life of the parish through projects that offer varied cultural activities that are shared with the community.
Saint Elizabeth Chapter
Saint Elizabeth’s Chapter exists to strengthen the spiritual experiences, fellowship and support the church’s programs and projects. The group outreach ministry includes its annual Thanksgiving Memorial Dinner for senior citizens of the parish and community on the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day.
Saint Mary’s Chapter
Saint Mary’s Chapter seeks to enhance its sisterhood and the fellowship of the women in the parish. There is a focus on the youth of our church and developing and implementing programs for youth in the surrounding community as well.
Saint Theresa’s Chapter
Saint Theresa’s Chapter’s mission is to deepen the spiritual life of its membership and the churchwomen of the parish and support the mission of the church. Each year, this group donates money to graduating high school seniors of the parish in the name of the congregation’s first priest, John J. Jarrett, Jr.
Please consider utilizing your time and talent with one of these chapters.