A Vision for Episcopal Church Women
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 God spark* – shining and sharing the love of Christ.
*The core self, the part of us made in God’s image, spirit and soul.
From The Triennial Meeting 2003
Who is an Episcopal Church Woman?
Quite simply, all women who choose to be part of the Episcopal Church are Episcopal Church Women. Episcopal Church Women are very different now than when a group of women began organizing in 1871. However, the goal of an organization of women who encouraged
*empowerment
*spiritual growth
*ministry
*social responsibility
*involvement in caring for others
through the strength of Christ has never changed. Episcopal Church Women now are
| housewives – mothers - doctors - lawyers – priests deacons - engineers – biologists – teachers - nurses psychologists - volunteers |
dedicated Christians from all walks of life and professions. Episcopal Church Women are all ages—no longer only the “blue hairs with prune cake and lace doilies”—all though the wisdom and experience of our most elderly generations is sorely needed as we all grow. Gloria Cale, a dedicated ECW member in San Antonio, Texas once said, “If you need something done in the church, you go to the women.”
This is still true. The face of ECW has changed, the spirit of ECW—that dynamic awareness of doing what needs to be done has not changed.
Verna Dozier, theologian and Biblical scholar, said, “Don’t tell me what you believe; tell me what difference it makes that you believe.”
Announcements
ECW Annual Gathering
September 16 - 18, 2011
Clarion/Quality Inn
Colorado Springs, CO
More Information
Hotel is sold out!
Day registration still possible.
If you are outside the Colorado Springs area, and still want to attend the Gathering, call Kay Todd, Registrar at (303) 355-8937. We will do our best to find you a place to stay near the Clarion Conference Center. There are many lovely Bed and Breakfast places in downtown Colorado Springs where there may be space if you act soon! Here are several links:
The St. Mary's Inn
Crest Lily Inn
Next Board Meeting
October 6, 2011
4:00 PM
Grand Junction, CO
