Member Information Packet
Starting a New ECW or Reorganizing an Existing Group
Provided below are the individual pdf files found in our information packet. Feel free to choose among these options and build your own packet. You can include the pages in a folder and add the ECW logo and your own contact information to make these packets available at Diocesan events. Updated 12/2025
Included in the Information Packet
So, You Want to Start an ECW!
- ECW National Board Contact Information – as on website
- Province Representatives Contact Information – as on website
A Vision for Episcopal Church Women
History of the Episcopal Church Women
Helpful Tidbits
- Structure of the Episcopal Church Women
- Why Women Only
- Why Episcopal Church Women
- Relationship with the Rector/Vicar
- Financers
- First Meeting
Inviting Women and Building ECW
ECW’s that want to thrive with health and vitality need to consider the following:
Recruitment!
Promotional Quips for Bulletins and Newsletters
Ideas for Planning an Event
- A Focus Group Event
- ECW Planning-Handout #1
- ECW Planning-Handout #2
- ECW Planning-Handout #3
- ECW Interest Survey National Episcopal Church Women Meeting Workshop
- Sample Agenda
M&M Icebreaker
Planning a Meeting via Skype or Zoom
Sample Bylaws