Communique’ Magazine
Several times per year the National Episcopal Church Women publish a magazine of articles highlighting their work and the work of other Episcopal ministries around the world. Each issue focuses on a specific theme and brings the reader into the inner workings of faith leadership and services that address: prisons, youth ministry, family care, fundraising, church involvement and myriad of other topics covering our complex lives.
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Spring 2024
Presidents Message
Reporte de Prensa
Gravediggers Guild at the Chapel of the Cross in Madison MS
El Gremio de Sepultureros en la Capilla de la Cruz en Madison, Mississippi
Episcopal Women’s History Project (EWHP)
l Proyecto de Historia de las Mujeres Episcopales (EWHP)
Art For Children and The Power of One Episcopal Woman
Arte para niños El Poder de una Mujer Episocpal
The Square – Issue #3
LA Regla Edición 3
Do We Need the Episcopal Church Women Anymore?
¿De verdad Necesitamos al Grupo de las Mujeres de la Iglesia Episcopal?
Praying in Color
Orando a Color
Women’s Rights Foundational Beliefs of Church Women United – CWU
Los Derechos de las Mujeres Creencias Fundacionales de la Iglesia Unida de Mujeres – Siglas en (CWU)
Montgomery Bus Boycott: Jo Ann Robinson
St Thomas and the Abbey – Grant
Some Thoughts on Prayer: When Every Prayer Doesn’t Begin with “Our Father” or End with “Amen”
Algunos pensamientos acerca de la oración Cuando cada Oración no comienza con el “Padre Nuestro” o culmina con “Amen”
Fall 2023
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Message from the President – Karen Patterson
Reporte de Prensa
James Primary School Farm Project
El Proyecto de Hacienda de la Escuela Primaria Santiago
The Renaissance Collaborative
La Colaboración Renacentista
Inequalities in Black Women’s Health
Desigualdades en la Salud de Mujeres de Raza Negra
It Was a God Moment
Fue un momento Divino
Parliament of World Religions
Parlamento de las Religiones del Mundo
A Young Voice for Climate Change
Una Voz Joven por el Cambio Climático
And lo, I am with you always… (Mt. 28: 20a)
Y he aquí, Yo estoy con ustedes siempre … (Mt. 28: 20a)
The Story of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
La Historia de San Nicolas, Obispo de Myra
Helping the Women of Pakistan
Ayudando a las Mujeres de Pakistan – Pedido de Subvencion
Summer 2023
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Message from the President – Karen Patterson
Reporte de Prensa 23 de junio
Song, at First Light
258 – Prayer
Plaza de Paz Respite Center: A Service Project for the Women of the Episcopal Church
Centro de Acopio Plaza de Paz
A Church That Has Blossomed Through the Pandemic
Una Iglesia que Floreció a través de la Pandemia
The Square: Part Two
La Plaza: Segunda Parte
A Half Century of Work
Medio Siglo de Trabajo
Veterans Behind Bars
Veteranos de Guerra tras las rejas
Inclusivity: Awakening to the Global Embrace of Beloved Community in Joy and Grief
Inclusividad: El Despertar de una Comunidad Global en Tristeza y Alegría
Social Justice in the Fashion Industry
La Justicia Social en la Industria de la Moda
Sick of Being Alone Understanding Our Loneliness in a Hyper-Connected World
Cansado de estar Solo Entendiendo Nuestra Soledad en un Mundo Hiperconectado
Spring 2023
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Illuminations: The Saint John’s Bible
Women Development Services: Light in Darkness
Los Servicios para el Desarrollo de las Mujeres: Luz en la penumbra
Final Disposition of Sacred Linens, Hangings, and Vestments
Para la disposición final de los Linos Sagrados, Colgantes, y Vestiduras
Prayer for this time in the world
The Square
The Square (El cuadrado)
Outreach Amazon Wish Lists
La Campaña de la lista de Regalos de Amazon
Communities of Belonging
Comunidades de pertenencia La Epidemia de la Soledad
Episcopal Women’s History Project Award Ceremony
El Proyecto de la Historia de las Mujeres Episcopales Ceremonia de premiación
Spring 2022
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Cornerstone Kids: A Long History of Service and Evangelism
Una Larga Historia de Servicio y Evangelización
Good Samaritan Feeding Tampa Bay
El Buen Samaritano Alimentando a la Bahía Tampa
Gathering Grace Feeding Program
El Programa de alimentación “La Gracias que alberga”
Nourish Babylon
Nutriendo a Babilonia
St. George Food Bank
El Banco de Comida de San Jorge
St. James Food Truck
El Camión de comida de St. James
First Nations Kitchen
La Cocina de Primeras Naciones
Food Insecurity in our Community
La inseguridad alimenticia en nuestra comunidad
Fall 2021
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All Are Welcome in Central New York
Todos Son Bienvenidos En Nueva York Central
Building a Beloved Community in Colorado
Construyendo una comunidad amorosa En Colorado
Clementa Pinckney Ministries
Ministerios de Clementa Pinckney
Healers in the Name of Christ
Sanadores en el nombre de Cristo
A Lakota Woman’s Remembrance
El rememorar de una mujer de Lakota
Conversation with Ms. Helen Patmon
Conversación con la Señora Helen Patmon
National Board Met In South Dakota: October 2021
Partners in Worship
Compañeros en adoración
PICNIC: Partners in Christ/Neighbors in Community
PICNIC: Compañeros en Cristo/Vecinos en la comunidad
What are we doing as a Diocese to build a well-balanced community
¿Qué estamos haciendo como Diócesis para construer una comunidad bien equilibrada?
Spring 2021
The Episcopal Church Women are a dedicated resource for many communities. Join us in highlighting several of the excellent food pantries and volunteer programs the ECW sponsors.
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Heaven’s a bit closer in Big Bear
Riverside Food Pantry
Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services
Ministry Against Human Trafficking
Ministerio en contra del Tráfico Humano
Feeding The Hungry in Rural Colorado
Universal Grant Awarded for Spirituality Classroom and Wilderness Quest
Subvención Universal otorgada
Serving the Community with Love as Christ Teaches Us
Grace Episcopal Impacts City of Alvin
Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africa’s Confessor
Desmond Tutu: Una Biografía Espiritual del Confesor de Sur África
Columbia Food Bank at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Columbia, PA
Fall 2020
Table of Contents
Message from the President – Karen Patterson
Lay Episcopal Latinas serving their communities as community organizers
Latinas Episcopales Laicas Sirviendo A Sus Comunidades Como Organizadoras Comunitarias
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Enters Uncharted Territory
You, Too, Can Make Disciples!
Parliamentary Procedure Per Pandemics
A time to remember: Navajoland 60 years ago
Order of the Daughters for the King
Summer 2020
Covid-19 has changed how society operates. This issue of the Communique’ highlights how different groups are responding to the needs of those less fortunate.
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Girls’ Friendly Society and Covid-19
Sociedad de Chicas Amigables Covid-19
Community in the Time of Covid-19
La comunidad en tiempos de Covid-19
Visit to Good Shepherd Mission, Fort Defiance, Arizona
Visita a la misión del “Buen Pastor” en Puerto Defiance, Arizona
Herstory: Church Women Making a Difference
UTO: United Thank Offering Outpourings and Ingatherings
Love Is Contagious – Back Door Ministry
Church Periodical Club
For I Was A Stranger and You Welcomed Me
Cornerstone Kids, Inc., the Children’s Haven
Spring 2020 – Celebrations for Earth Day
We dedicated this issue to Earth Day and how different ministries around the world enhance our faith through earth and people.
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Greta Thunberg Compels Us All to Be Prophets
Greta Thunberg nos llama a ser profetas
Bellwether Farms
Learning About Our Food – Bellwether Farm
Las Granja de Bellweather
Aprendiendo Sobre La Comida En La Granja Bellweather
Tried-and-True Ideas for Earth Day Sunday Celebrations
The Love of God
The Delegates’ Corner: The Stories We Bring
El Amor de Dios
Earth Day April 22 – 2020
Food, Glorious Food
Fall 2019
What women are doing to help others in regard to racial, gender, educational, and immigration issues.
Table of Contents
Message from the President
Education=Hope – Where will God take you?
Two stories from our Education=Hope students in Ecuador
Gateway of Grace
Path to Citizenship
Traducción Española
Interview with Dr. Catherine Meeks
Traducción Española
Communique’ Magazines within the older archive section are a mix of online articles and pdf files.
Fall 2018
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Transitions By Lisa H. Towle
Best Practices – The First Mark of Mission – Submitted by National United
Thank Offering Board – The Second Mark of Mission by Evita Krislock
49th ECW Triennial Meeting (TM): Snapshots – Opening Ceremony – Women Honored – from Across the Provinces
History Corner – Margaret Gilsey Franklin
Going Forth
Spring / Summer 2018
Table of Contents
PRESIDING BISHOP’S LETTER
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT – By Lisa H. Towle
MUSICIAN’S REFLECTION – By Dr. Linda Patterson
49TH TRIENNIAL MEETING
TM GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
BEST PRACTICES
The Fifth Mark of Mission – By Lois Frankforter
HISTORY CORNER – Mary Ann Fargo
A LITANY OF WOMEN’S POWER – By Ann M. Heidkamp
Winter 2017
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What It Is, Is ECW – By Lisa H. Towle
2018 TM Announcements – By Linda Guest
2018 Save the Date – General Convention/ECW Triennial Meeting Austin, Texas
Best Practices – The Third Mark of Mission – By Lucy Perry
ECW History Corner – Pamela Chinnis: Trailblazer (1925-2011)
Celebrating Sister Ministries
ECW News Across the Provinces
“The Inner History of A Day” – by John O’Donohue
Spring / Summer 2017
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From the President’s Desk – By Lisa H. Towle
The Fifth Mark of Mission By Evita Krislock
UNCSW 61 – By Beblon G. Parks
ECW Global Mission Program
Women to Women – Chaplain’s Reflection By The Rev. Cathy Boyd
ECW History Corner – The Rt. Rev. William White (1748-1836)
2018 Triennial Unified Gift – Mobile Loaves & Fishes
2018 Triennial Community Gift – Trinity Center Shower Program
Spring 2016
From the President’s Desk – By Lisa H. Towle
A Verger’s-Eye View of the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop By Margaret H. Gordon
“Go Into the World . . . .” By Jennifer Kenna
My “Reawakening” to the World: Impressions From My 1st NGO UNCSW By Beblon G. Parks
Miguelina Howell – Becomes First Latina Episcopal Cathedral Dean By Karin Hamilton
The 5 Marks of Mission By Gloria Rogers
ECW News Across the Provinces
Fall 2015
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A New Vision By Lisa Towle
‘And So It Begins’ – Message from the Former President. By Nancy R. Crawford
Communication Is Key – Message from the Two New Vice Presidents By Ginger Lief & Linda Guest
Message from the Secretary & Treasurer By Patricia “Pat” Wellnitz & Karen O. Patterson
Introducing: Re-Purposed Vestments Ministry By Karen Reeman
48th Triennial Meeting: Eight Days of Love, Community, Sisterhood and Faith, Resolving to Take Care of Business, A Passion for Justice
ECW Feature Story Clerical Stoles: Travel Around the World By Nancy R. Crawford
EpiscoMom – The True Meaning of Submission By Kristen Pratt Machado
Summer 2015
Triennial Issue
Welcome to Salt Lake City, Utah – Stir Up the Spirit: Celebremos!
Our center piece, for this our 48th Triennial Meeting is the symbol of Utah, the Beehive State. Originally, the bee skep (hive) was made out of grasses and twigs. They were easily transported from one place to another.
You can find this symbol throughout Salt Lake City, and on their State seal and flag.
Spring 2015
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From the President’s Desk: See You in Salt Lake By The Reverend Deacon Nancy R. Crawford
So, You Are Going to be a Delegate By Connie Skidmore
Christine Hedgley Johnson: One Remarkable Woman By Deborah Smith Douglas
Episcopal Relief & Development – Acknowledges 75 Years of Healing a Hurting World By Ginger Lief
5K Will Benefit SLC Homeless Youth Resource Center By Christine Budzowski
A Sampling of Workshops for the 2015 Triennial Meeting By Dottie Arthur
Famous Female Episcopalians
Fall 2014
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From the President’s Desk -Pilgrimage to the Holy Land By The Reverend Deacon Nancy R. Crawford
COVER STORY THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN: A Day of Celebration and Remembrance By Kathy Mank
Women in Ministry Celebrate 40 Years by Jane Banning
40th Anniversary Remembrances by Jane Banning
Episcopal Women Faith in the 21st Century by Cecily Morgan and Esther H. Moon
Episco Mom – Bridging the Generational Gap by Kristen Pratt Machado
Spring 2014
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From the President’s Desk – Retreats, Conferences, and Meetings—Oh My! By The Reverend Deacon Nancy R. Crawford
COVER STORY A Walk for Ratification by Helene Swanson
EpiscoMom Upending Traditional Time Management by Kristen Pratt Machado
In the News Record Shows Jesus Honored Women, Wife or No Wife by The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman
Triennial Tidings Introducing Triennial 2015’s Keynote Guest by Shirley Greiman
Diocesan Discourse
Winter 2013
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From the President’s Desk “Stir Up the Spirit,” Stir Up the Dust By The Reverend Deacon Nancy R. Crawford
Walking in the Footsteps of God by Michelle Johnston
Tech Talk A Tweet a Day by Lisa H. Towle
Perspectives Living a Fifteen-Hundred-Year-Old Rule of Life by Karen Potts
EpiscoMom Faith in the Balance by Kristen Pratt Machado
United Thank Offering Grant Awarded to Center for Disabled Children in Jerusalem by The Reverend Deacon Nancy R. Crawford
Diocesan Discourse