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Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services: Province III

ECHOS, Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services, started with the realization in December 2015 of the need of a winter shelter when a father and son were discovered living in a shed. The community responded to this need by starting a winter shelter at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. They were then serving approximately 13 individuals at the shelter. Within the first month, there was a realization that the shelter was only helping with one need of these individuals and they needed help with so much more; emotional, health, and financial issues were among the needs.

In the spring of 2016, a grant request was made to start a local social services agency, and in July 2016 ECHOS began. The service began with one employee, and 4 ½ years later they have 15 staff and 18 programs. Programs and services include eviction prevention, job readiness, emergency shelter programs, youth crisis counseling and intervention, community education, and so much more! They work along with the food pantry and clothing bank in Elizabethtown to meet the needs of individuals.

The needs of individuals are more complex as they deal with possible eviction, loss of job, and financial troubles, compounded by the worry of the pandemic along with isolation. Support is provided to these individuals to help them with their own unique needs by licensed social workers.

The homeless shelter is open to those needing a place to sleep. They check in around 6:00 p.m. each evening. They are given a warm meal and have the opportunity to take a shower. In the morning they are served breakfast. Before they leave for the day they are given water, a protein, and two or three snacks for the day. They recently moved the emergency winter shelter back to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to meet CDC regulations on social distancing, etc. Their other space has been made into a quarantine area to meet the needs of those who may come in sick.

Currently, ECHOS financial support comes from grants and community donations. They rely heavily on the support of local churches, businesses, and community members to continue their programs and serve their vulnerable neighbors. Over the past 4 to 5 years, the community has responded to this incredible need, increasing their donations to this organization. Still, due to the volatility of grants, ECHOS seeks to transition to being fully community funded. That’s why they started ECHOS’ Circle of Giving! This recurring giving platform makes it easy for the community to partner with ECHOS and sustain the programs that help their neighbors through crises. With a one-time sign-up, many supporters are committing to ECHOS and giving monthly. They currently have 24 members of the Circle of Giving, compared to roughly five members when it was first started.

Information provided by Katlyn Leid, Development Coordinator and the ECHOS website. echoslancaster.org

Episcopal Church Women2021-03-25T15:51:36+00:00March 25th, 2021|

Riverside Food Pantry: Province 2

A little village called Cape Vincent, New York, with a population of just under 1,800 residents, is located along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, where it meets the shores of Lake Ontario. Situated within its borders is a small, one-story red building that houses the Cape Vincent Community Food Pantry, a site that was purchased, refurbished, and generously donated to the pantry and which opened its doors in December 2018. Originally established and organized during the Ice Storm of 1998 to feed those without power or means of getting supplies themselves, the food pantry has also had homes in both the Methodist and Roman Catholic churches in the village. St. John’s Episcopal Church has always been and continues to be deeply supportive of the pantry in monetary donations, goods, and manpower.

The food pantry owns the building, and its only expenses are for operating costs. Inside there are shelves of groceries in a large storage area in the back, which also sports a raised loading dock—a wonderful plus for deliveries. Supplied for the most part by the Food Bank of Central New York, the pantry also receives weekly frozen donations from nearby supermarkets of items that have “dated out” for fresh sale and have been frozen—meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables. There are coolers for produce, dairy, and bread products. A separate small cooler holds fresh eggs. Bins hold donations of socks and sometimes seasonal items, such as decorations for give-away.

During the summer and fall, fresh produce is supplied by local farmers. A grant from the United Way helps to purchase personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies. A recent supply of cookie mixes will go to the nearby elementary school, which is still in session. Occasional requests are sent to the area churches when specific items are low, and they are always ready to receive empty egg cartons! And of course monetary donations are always needed and appreciated.

Anyone on any kind of government assistance is eligible to visit the food pantry, and distribution is decided by family size and income. A first-time visitor is never turned away, regardless of where they live or their financial situation. Seekers come from several villages around the area. The pantry staff is not allowed to ask for proof of anything.

During this pandemic, donations have diminished some—mostly out of fear of spreading COVID germs around. What is most surprising to Rebecca Dowling, who manages the pantry, is that, rather than larger numbers of families seeking help, it has been the single elderly residents of the area who have needed the assistance. Government food allotments generally have continued to those already on some kind of federal assistance, while single older adults have had trouble making ends meet and probably have had difficulty getting where they need to go for food and other supplies.

Cape Vincent is a small but mighty village with a large and giving heart. In 2020 the Cape Vincent Community Food Pantry supplied over 11,000 meals to those in need—quite an accomplishment for that little red house. May God continue to bless all who give and all who receive with abundant life and love.

Episcopal Church Women2021-03-25T15:44:32+00:00March 25th, 2021|

Heaven’s a bit closer in Big Bear

Province VIII

by Deacon Jane Jones

Big Bear Deacon Jane Jones St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Big Bear City, California, looks unassuming right now. It is quietly nestled into the mountainside, just off the road on the far side of Big Bear Lake. The parking lot behind and uphill from the church often sees critters skitter across…but, at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Heaven is just a bit closer than to the metropolis down the mountain.

The few major roads serve the seasonal visitors who come to ski, hike, bike, boat, and fish—hence the many rental opportunities, eateries, and shops. There is a seasonal ebb and flow to this idyllic place. But that ebb can also apply to the job market, and that can create hard times for some citizens.

Locals abide in surrounding areas, hobbits that are mostly quiet and woodsy. There are few traffic signals, and a single bridge dissects the lake. But at its core, Big Bear has a typical “small town heart” centered on its children, schools, churches, and neighbors. “Good neighbors and great heart” is the perfect formula for knowing the needs of fellow residents—especially concerning food, and especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas!

A Christian conscience cannot help but “share our bread with the hungry,” so years ago the local Society of Mary formed the Bear Valley Holiday Giving Collaborative, which was soon joined by other local churches, businesses, and organizations to create a single, incredibly efficient holiday service network.

St. Columba’s, now in the final stages of a major building program as well as COVID-19 restrictions that severely limited worship and attendance this past year, held nothing back in program participation. Linda Gilliam coordinated operations from the shell of a church office. Meanwhile, local businessman Jaymes Nordine did major shopping and legwork. Many others gladly assisted as needed.

This is how the local program works

Early autumn: Start thinking about what needs to be done.
The Collaborative sends notices of the coming holiday food program to the community via flyers, newspapers, shopping news, online, radio, fraternal organizations, and churches.
Sign-up begins in early November at the Elks Lodge. Potential “clients” for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas must show proof of residency (a license or housing receipt). When accepted they are assigned a specific pickup locale (such as St. Columba’s), which allows each locale to know exactly who and how much to collect for and hand out. It is a more personal and orderly atmosphere than nameless walk-ins and prevents duplications. (Note: Homeless are eligible for other local assistance.)

Big Bear Prov 7 Last year (2020) 190 family units were served in Big Bear Valley, 40 of them at St. Columba’s.

Collection: During the sign-up period, the collection of foodstuffs, gift certificates, and gifts begins at the church. Boxes, cans, and other things are neatly stacked wherever there is a place in all the construction.

The local Electric Company donated gift cards for meat, the Collaborative gave money to put in the food boxes, the Rotary gave gifts, and other locals contributed where needed. With all that was going on in the world, this was a warm, busy, heartwarming project to have. Special needs were handled in the community: The Jah Healing Church took care of its own, the American Legion cared for veterans, the Soroptimists took care of single mothers and children, and St. Joseph’s Catholic, the Lions Club, and Lutheran Social Services pitched in according to need. There was a determination that no one be overlooked.

It is a busy, happy time—church members coming and going, packing boxes, counting out supplies, wrapping gifts, laughing. Doing God’s work together. One of the rewards of participating is the recipients. They arrive with shy greetings and hesitant observations.

After checking in, each receives a food box: vegetables, gravy, yams, candy, potatoes, stuffing, various canned vegetables, pies, bread and rolls, butter…and a turkey. This food for some is more than a luxury.

Christmas sees the same people, now familiar, receive a bag of food and gifts. It is a cheery place with decorations and music. Maybe some will even return one day to worship with us.

St. Columba’s is part of a finely tuned community—business, church, neighbor—doing what needs to be done, year after year. St. Columba’s exemplifies the kind of giving that altitude, construction, pandemic, and blizzard will never impede…when you see a mother cry after receiving food for her family…or a small child’s delight at receiving a gift.

Episcopal Church Women2021-03-25T15:31:42+00:00March 25th, 2021|

UNCSW 65 – Taking It Back Home: Report Back from the Presiding Bishop’s Delegation

National ECW President, Karen Patterson, will attend and speak at the UNCSW 65 – Taking It Back Home: Report Back from the Presiding Bishop’s Delegation”

The virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25^th, 5 – 6:30 pm EDT,“UNCSW 65 – Taking It Back Home: Report Back from the Presiding Bishop’s Delegation”. Featuring reports from our Presiding Bishop’s delegates on their experiences at UNCSW 65, highlights and lessons learned, and plans for “taking it back home” to their churches and communities.

Ms. Patterson’s invitation is as as follows…

We are envisioning a section, “Next steps: Avenues for Taking It Back Home”, where we would love to invite you to participate in your capacity as the President of National ECW, if you are interested. The idea is to explain how our delegates and Episcopalians might connect to the wider work of women’s and girls’ empowerment and gender justice through National ECW.

If so, would you be interested in speaking for 3 minutes?

Lynnaia Main | OFFICER, EPISCOPAL CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

Episcopal Church Women2021-03-24T20:18:14+00:00March 24th, 2021|

Women of The Episcopal Church Province IX January 2021 Report

Highlights:

At the province level, women are making use of the Zoom and WhatsApp platform to be able to be in contact with other women through studies and biblical reflections, and thus increase our faith and continue doing our ministries either virtually or in person when It has been possible to respect the number decreed by our authorities to hold a meeting, also with Bio-security campaigns to motivate our dioceses to observe the biosecurity measures. Following are the reports received:

HONDURAS:

Biblical messages and reflections: through them we have brought hope to all the people who have been greatly affected by the Covid19 pandemic, not only physically but also financially, having been fired from their job due to the forced quarantine that the government imposed for 6 months. Using the zoom platform we met to bring messages and biblical reflections to the different groups of women in the diocese.
Conversation Beigin +25 planned together with all the women who in previous years have been delegates to the United Nations, which was very attended, by women from both the IX Province and Mexico, Spain and the USA, it was very inspiring to continue motivating women in their empowerment and each one of the speakers had a very good presentation of the different topics such as the 12 spheres, different Conventions of women that have been worldwide etc.
GOD’S PROVISIONS, PRAYER GROUPS: This is what we call the activity we carry out in all deaneries to help many households with their food security under the motto Matthew 6:11 Our Daily Bread, give it to us today. 2020 for our diocese and our people has been difficult, coupled with the pandemic we faced 2 hurricanes in a row never before experienced in the history of our country, which left behind a lot of pain, mourning, hopelessness, more than 3.5 million were affected, however we are a people of faith and through the Prayer groups the Spirit of the Lord encouraged us all to continue forward, thanks to God many friendly hands The Daughters of the King of USA, Companion Dioceses, ECW sisters, gave us their love and solidarity.
GFS: With the Girls Friendly Society chapters we celebrate the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and girls, each day a girl was in charge of a prayer against non-violence for girls and women.
Advent Reflection: In each congregation we celebrate this time with joy and hope, where one Sunday of that season a woman delivered a message of hope propitious for that time.
Diocesan Convention: We had our Diocesan Convention in which I was one of its conductors, which was very successful since all the delegates were able to join using the zoom platform, the pastoral of women we recorded a beautiful video where young women from different deaneries With their typical costumes they told us about their regions and sent their greetings to the conventional ones, it was really beautiful.
Virtual Virtual Meetings: The pastoral have met through Zoom and we are planning to schedule meetings using this platform and courses with women now that many are already using this platform.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

The board of directors has met in person and virtually on several occasions, in which we discussed various issues.

PERFORMED ACTIVITIES:

In October they celebrated Cancer month
Women’s Annual Convention: On November 7 they held the 59th Annual Convention of the Women’s Association of the Dominican Episcopal Church. Under the theme
The Holy Spirit moves us to Testify of Christ (San Juan 15: 26-27) was very successful because of the number of women who participated, making use of the ZOOM platform.
Non-Violence Against Women: On November 18 they participated in a radio program on the occasion of the International Day of Non-Violence Against Women.
Retreat: December 5 Advent Retreat with the Theme: The joy of our opportunity to give Testimony of Jesus Christ in the midst of the pandemic and difficulties. Saint Luke 21: 5-19 Via Zoom from 6-30 to 8-30.

PUERTO RICO :

The Society of Episcopal Women of the Episcopal Church Diocese of Puerto Rico held virtual meetings,
Biblical Reflections: October 2020 1- Weekly Reflection- reflection based on biblical quotes, carried out by Episcopal women from different parishioners.
Radio Program “Caminando Contigo”. Topics: Liturgical Dance; Prostitution and Human Trafficking; Organ Donation (2) 3- Radio Program “My Best Dress” –
Conversation Beigin + 25, Women of the IX Province-
Virtual Retreat held on December 5, where he discussed physical beauty and the beauty of the spirit, through the Zoom and Facebook Live 5- platforms.
72nd Annual SME Convention (Virtual) – The presidents of the local branches and all interested parties were called to participate in it, which was carried out through the Zoom platform and the corresponding reports were presented.
-Rain of Blessings “We are all called” -Virtual activity, through the Zoom and Facebook Live platforms, where the call to mission and the ability of women to carry out the work to which they are called was emphasized.

The other dioceses did not send their reports this quarter.

We will continue to do our work virtually in order to continue working in the work to which the Lord has called us , in the same way, we pray to our Lord Jesus Christ that He strengthen us spiritually by using us to bring love, joy and hope, bringing many more people to his feet and continue to make his Kingdom present.

With gratitude,

Submit by Rev Canon Consuelo Sanchez Navarro+

ECW IX Province Coordinator

Episcopal Church Women2021-02-03T16:10:41+00:00February 3rd, 2021|

Saint Andrew’s Saratoga CA – Exciting Times

ECW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

While our parish is going through some very challenging and exciting times, The Board of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Women (most times referred to as ECW), wants to make sure we are here for you. If you are a woman in our parish, you are a member of the ECW!

Many have asked what ECW is and what it does. We have attached a fun video to watch which gives you a sense of what we do. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v75yeljcr2al9f/ECWvfinal.mp4?dl=0

We like to create social events, support spiritual growth and education, and raise funds through:

The Echo Shop
Bake Sales – Pi Day pies
Summerwinds Garden Party
United Thank Offerings (UTO) boxes for lent, to name a few….

Where do the funds we collect go?

Through the tremendous effort and dedication of the volunteers in The Echo Shop, we are fortunate to be able to distribute almost all of the proceeds to charities within our county. The agencies supported are not only vetted by us, but must have a church member as an advocate, in order to receive funds. Santa Maria Urban Ministries, The Canterbury Foundation and Next Door are just a few of the charities we support. Contact us if you are interested in more information.

What else do we support?

Saint Andrew’s Youth group and Children’s Programs, their ministries and scholarships
The Episcopal Church Periodical Club – supporting literacy around the world
The United Thank Offering – a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church, as part of the Diocesan ECW.
Camp Saint Andrew’s
Scholarships for Women’s Retreats, events, and more….

We are happy to report that even with all the challenges this year, through the dedication of The Echo Shop volunteers, so far, we have been able to give $10,000.00 to Santa Maria Urban Ministry and $10,000.00 to Our Daily Bread to support the feeding programs at both of these agencies!

What else do we do?

We provide helping hands and support the children, youth and camp

programs. We help with our time, talents and participate in many church ministries and activities such as the Altar Guild, Women’s Group, Stephen’s Ministry, Eighties Ladies, BookClub, Sacred Threads, Prayer Shawl ministry, Vestry, and more. We lend helping hands to other ministries that may need us, as well as set-up, clean-up and decorate for dinners, brunches and bar-b-ques. In other words, we are always there to lend a helping hand.

The ECW builds community through our Summerwinds Garden Party, and the Spring Luncheon, held the end of May, where we vote on our new board and budget for the year.

This year with the challenges and opportunities that COVID has brought we have added Zoom board meetings on the second Monday of every month and Zoom ECW Friday Happy Hours from 4 to 5 pm, open to everyone, to stay connected and to catch up and chat.

Episcopal Church Women2021-02-03T15:59:37+00:00February 3rd, 2021|

2021 Lenten Series on Women

There are hundreds of remarkable stories of women who have served the Episcopal Church with love, with persistence, with energy and with creativity. EWHP is presenting a series telling the stories of six women who have made an impact on the Episcopal Church. There will be time for discussion and questions. The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker, President of EWHP will be emcee. The sessions will be presented as a Zoom experience where there is room for all who wish to participate. Ash Wednesday is on February 17, 2021; the series will begin on Thursday, February 18, and continuing on February 25, and March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Mark your calendars!

Here are the topics that will be presented:

February 18: Presenter: Dr. Joan Gundersen, Historian and Archivist

Title: Constance Baker Motley: Doing Justice

Meet the Episcopalian who became the face of NAACP in courtrooms across the South during the Civil Rights movement.

February 25: Presenter: Pan Adams McCaslin: One of first class of undergraduate women to enter The University of the South, Sewanee in 1969, and Chair of the Board of Archives for The Episcopal Church

Title: The Rev. Peggy Bosmeyer Campbell—First woman ordained in Arkansas—a priest, an organizer, a teacher

March 4: Presenter: Sister Hannah of the Community of St. Mary’s, Sewanee; A calling to prayer: a way of life through care for the body, the soul, and the earth.

Title: Sister Constance and her Companions—Known as the “Martyrs of Memphis,” as they cared for the sick and dying during the yellow fever epidemic of 1878.

March 11: Presenters: The Rev. Kim Jackson—priest in the Diocese of Atlanta and the first ever LGBTQ person elected to the Georgia state Senate.

The Rev. Nan Peete: Discussion Leader and VP of Episcopal Women’s History Project

Title: The Rev. Pauli Murray— was an American civil rights activist who became a lawyer, a women’s rights activist, Episcopal priest, and author. Drawn to the ministry, in 1977 Murray was the first African-American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest, in the first year that any women were ordained by that church.

March 18: Presenter: Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett, Associate Professor of Church Music and Director of Chapel Music, Virginia Theological Seminary, and President, Association of Anglican Musicians.

Title: Hope, Joy, and Wonder: The Hymns of Rae E. Whitney

A celebration of the life and work of the Nebraska hymn poet, the prolific author of over 500 hymns. Participants will encounter a number of Whitney’s texts and explore the importance of including women’s voices in worship.

March 25: Presenter: Dr. Robin Woods Sumners—Professor of Child Development, Graphic Designer, writer and entrepreneur

Title: The Remarkable Life of Gertrude Sumners, Missionary Teacher in Kyoto, Japan from 1931-1967, civil volunteer worker during World War II, and life-long Episcopalian.

The Lenten Series will take place on the six Thursdays during Lent: Feb 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18 and 25; at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time; there will be time for discussion after each presentation.

The Rev. Yein Esther Kim is be the administrator for the series. The sessions will be live on Zoom.

You will be able to register in advance for each meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The sessions will also be recorded on the EWHP YouTube Channel.

2021 Lenten Series

Women Worth Knowing

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Episcopal Church Women2022-09-28T17:10:26+00:00January 29th, 2021|

News from St. Jude’s in Hawaii

Aloha! I thought you might be interested in the following from St. Jude’s Epicopal Church in Ocean View, Hawaii.

Aloha!

Zooming into Advent

By Cynthia Cutts

Early into the mandated isolation of the 2020 pandemic, the women of St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, in Ocean View, Hawaii began to fight back. When the doors of the little church were shuttered, despite most of the aging population claiming to be “computer illiterate,” the EfM class and the Women’s Bible Study launched onto a digital format. Within a week, both groups were meeting with prayer, study, discussion and socialization on the Zoom app.

The Bible Study experienced an unexpected blessing, when women from across the country began joining for Monday morning classes. Some were clergy, who had served at St. Jude’s, some were members who lived off-island part of the year and some were invited guests, who liked the study and decided to stay.

As Advent appeared on the horizon, a plan developed to hold a Women’s Advent Tea on Zoom. The guest list included all of the Bible Study members from across the U.S., as well as the women in the church and guests from around the country. A “party packet” was mailed to each guest, which included a formal hand-crafted invitation, and an assortment of gifts, tokens, games and even refreshments for the event.

On the day of the tea, 24 women logged on to “Zoom into Advent” together. Each guest was asked to introduce herself and tell the group what she was thankful for that day. A program of speakers, videos, original art work and a dramatic monologue were shared. Party packets were opened to find a copy of the vintage book, “A Cup of Christmas Tea,” along with a lovely Advent calendar, a meditation card, hand milled soaps, a ‘ crystal tree ornament, Hawaiian specialty cookies for refreshments and of course, tea. The program closed with the with a short message, from the Reverend Mary Janda, in Utah.

The digital Advent Tea was very well received. Guests were excited to see familiar faces from Alaska to Florida, Utah to North Carolina, Colorado to Oregon, Georgia to Iowa, and of course – Hawaii. Twenty-four guests attended in 10 states!

For many in attendance, it was a rare social event within the COVID isolation. For several of the guests, the digital Advent Tea was the only party on their holiday calendars. Guests told us the festivities emboldened joy and hope. They found the program inspiring and encouraging. The party packet was a big hit, with gifts that were simple, but elegant. Everyone received exactly the same items, and yet everyone wanted to share their treasurers on the Zoom screen. It brought the group together in a tangible way, with laughter, gratitude, love and joyful expectation of the Christ Child. Zooming into Advent was a great way to begin the Advent season during the pandemic.

Episcopal Church Women2021-01-29T15:29:18+00:00January 29th, 2021|

Church Periodical Club Province VIII National Grants Announcement

National Book Grant applications are available for enhancing, supporting, and developing your ministry with written materials including books, eBooks, CD, audio books etc. for adults.

Applications are due March 1st , 2021, then reviewed at the board annual meeting with notification in mid-summer. Funds are sent in late summer/early fall 2021.

Information and grant application can be accessed on the CPC website

louisealoy63@gmail.com

These grants are part of NBF (National Book Fund). Further information or questions please contact Province VIII CPC Rep;
Louise Lani Aloy: louisealoy63@gmail.com or Province VIII ECW Canon Martha Estes: marthakestes53@gmail.com

Birth thru 18 y/o grants are under Miles of Pennies (MOP) and may be applied for throughout the year.

Please pass this forward and put in Diocesan and Church newsletters. Someone or school or organization needs our help.

Canon Martha K. Estes

Episcopal Church Women2022-09-28T17:10:58+00:00January 29th, 2021|

Church Periodical Club Quilt Fundraiser

The CPC TRIENNIAL QUILT Fundraiser is now LIVE!

The Province VIII ECW Board are encouraging each Diocese or Diocesan ECW to set up a fundraising page so we can see who raises the most for CPC!

Don’t delay to RALLY UP an account to purchase entries to win one of these amazing handmade quilts THE ALOHA or THE STAR QUILT.

Easy to buy your tickets.

Visit https://go.rallyup.com/churchperiodicalclub

The Church Periodical Club is an Episcopal Institution; its ministry is to provide books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs FREE to those who cannot otherwise obtain them, and to raise the money to do this.

The Church Periodical Club is an independent, affiliated organization of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, dedicated to the Ministry of the Written Word, providing materials, both religious and secular, to children and adults both here and all over the world through grants.

The Church Periodical Club is an independent, affiliated organization of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, dedicated to the worldwide Ministry of the Printed Word and to the Promotion of Christian Mission. It is the only organization in the Episcopal Church dedicated solely to providing free literature and related materials, both religious and secular, to people all over the world who need and request them and who have no other source for obtaining them.

Prayer Books, books for seminarians, educational materials, medical textbooks, agricultural manuals and books for those in local and global mission are some of the publications The Church Periodical Club supplies. The Church Periodical Club operates at all levels of the Church – national, provincial, diocesan and parish. The goal is to make the CPC program a concern of the whole Church. That goal includes having an active and enthusiastic CPC representative in every parish and diocese.

Episcopal Church Women2021-01-29T15:21:18+00:00January 29th, 2021|

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