ECW Women in the News

Wilmington community lend hand and hearts to help feed hungry families

Nearly 300 volunteers show up for the food packaging event over the weekend. – Wilmington, NC

Holyoke veterans lunch program nourishes the soul, offers fellowship at St. Paul’s Church

Rev. Jac Essing hands out lunch for veterans and their families during the weekly veterans lunch program – Holyoke , MA

Infant pantry at St. Margaret’s, San Juan Capistrano, supports local families with diapers, wipes, formula, love and prayer

“The cost of everything has gone up astronomically; this takes the burden off,” said Selina, a regular visitor since the drive-through pantry opened. – Diocese of Los Angeles]

Magdalene Serenity House celebrates five years of helping women

“They have been through experiences that you and I could probably not even imagine.” – Fayetteville, AR

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church announces celebration of new ministry

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is excited to announce that Mother Tammy Wooliver has been called to serve as the Rector. – Ada. OK

Annual Giving Campaign Helpful Hints

As you look toward the future, be assured that the Holy Spirit is with each of us,

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Nearly two years after election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s first Black female bishop takes office

first Black bishop to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago at the Westin Chicago Lombard in suburban Lombard, Illinois

Utahns consecrate their second-ever female Episcopal bishop

“I feel like the Holy Spirit is on the move,” says Phyllis Spiegel as she embraces her new role.

Girl Scouts Volunteer at All Saints’ Senior Breakfast in Scotch Plains

Members of Girl Scout Daisy Troop 40088, Brownie Troop 40828, Junior Troops 40500 and 40496, and Cadette Troop 40053 volunteered – NJ

St Mary’s awards grants to local and national organizations

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women Philanthropy Committee recently awarded grants to several local and nationwide organizations. – Laguna Beach, CA

Books donated to Sebastian County jail

Fort Smith church also gives books to assisted living centers. – AR

Nun’s TikTok videos on faith and spirituality draw a huge following

“I believe that there is a loving God and that God wants us to be happy…”

Episcopal priest travels to Ukraine as chaplain in extension of her congregation’s support

The Rev. Cindy Voorhees, who spent several weeks during the summer as a chaplain in Ukraine, brought back a message from the war-torn country’s people

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St. Peter’s Apple Festival runs on volunteers, lots of apples

This is absolutely fantastic,” Dee Stelmak, treasurer of St. Peter’s, said of the weather and crowd. – Monroe, CT

Florida Flies ‘Illegal Immigrants’ to Martha’s Vineyard

Immigrants gather with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church – Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Church lauds success of Sacred Ground curriculum as new groups form to study history of racism

“Sacred Ground has provided an accessible way for us to engage difficult conversations about race and, by implication and logic…” – national

Diocese of Florida sets Nov. 19 for new bishop election, requires in-person attendance to vote

The candidates are the Rev. Charlie Holt, the Rev. Miguel Rosada and the Rev. Beth Tjoflat.

Smart Start thanks church women for funding

would like to thank The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Brevard – NC

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This Indianapolis family is on a mission to spread childhood cancer awareness

Leanor Formo hopes everyone in the world will someday be even more aware of childhood cancer. – Indianapolis, IN

Rapid City’s first Indigenous-led school opens

Oceti Sakowin Community Academy will temporarily hold classes at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church until a permanent structure can be built. – SD

Episcopal church is new blessing box site

Grace Episcopal Church in Winfield is extending their outreach ministry.- KS

New youth minister plans to show, not tell faith lessons

Dartmouth resident Wendy Reardon said one of her greatest gifts is remembering what it’s like to not fit in. – Padanaram, MA

Statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. My prayers for peace go out for her…

St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church welcomes new priest

Rev. Debra M. Brewin-Wilson to join congregation. – Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

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And Then What Happened?: Coffee and everlasting life

and today I learned that I’d made it onto the church service prayer list… – Greenfield, MA

“Locally grown” priest takes over in Topsfield’s Episcopal Church

“is excited to announce that The Rev. Jennifer Vath as fourth rector of the church.” – Boxford, MA

Newport Beach resident told herself to ‘just go’ to Ukraine

“She said they need female chaplains over there and asked me to come and work with women and children…” – Rhode Island

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women give back to nonprofits

(ECW) Philanthropy Committee recently awarded grants to several organizations, both local and nationwide. – Laguna Beach, CA

Athens churches grateful that summer saw the return of Vacation Bible School

“Engage a loving God in conversation” – Georgia

Northern California diocese encourages churches to cultivate land to benefit others

“I just kept finding community garden after garden,” Bishop Megan Traquair, who has led the Sacramento-based diocese since June 2019

Bishop visits Pagosa to invest new rector at St. Patrick’s

During her visitation, Lucas also confirmed three St. Patrick congregants and received five more into the Episcopal Church. – Colorado

3 Questions: Thea Keith-Lucas on ministering to the MIT community

Chaplain to the Institute and associate dean of the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life reflects… – Cambridge, MA

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Minnesota’s hot dish ministries serve parishioners in need

These volunteers organize comforting meals when church members need them most. – Minneapolis, MN

Recapping the Women’s Retreat

Cultivating Resilience in a Changing World Women’s Retreat an especially wonderful day! – Kansas City, MO

Celebrating Five Years of Harvey Recovery

Five years after Hurricane Harvey, we celebrate the lasting change that has been created in the lives of over 20,000 survivors – Diocese of West Texas

Local residents participate in ‘The Chosen’ TV series filming

“The Chosen” is an historical drama of Jesus’ adult ministry with his disciples. The episodes focus significantly on the disciples, those ‘chosen’ by Jesus to become his followers. –  Sierra Vista, AZ

Commission Approves Controversial Church Apartment Plan

a 55-unit apartment building and replace a church’s parish hall gained the second of three key approvals – Milwaukee, WI

Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville helps kids get excited for school with carnival

The event is not just a celebration for the upcoming school year, but it also gave the church a chance to show kids that they are a welcome part of the community. – Kirksville, MO

Episcopal Church in Delaware launches advertising blitz via billboards, mail and social media

Six billboards have gone up on busy roads across the state, including Interstate 95, with the message “You’re invited!”

Events To Raise Awareness On Mental Health, Addiction

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown is hoping to raise awareness for mental health and increase the community’s understanding of the problem of addiction. – Jamestown, NY

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Pastor Ferry: ‘All Shall Be Well’

Will it really? Clergy hear that question a lot and truth be told, we wonder that often for ourselves. Los Alamos, NM

‘It’s just you and God.’ Rev. Robin Woodberry makes history at St. Paul Episcopal

The Rev. Robin Woodberry found herself in a spiritual dilemma of sorts a few years ago. Canton, OH

The luncheon is a long-standing Charlevoix tradition involving generations of women working together on this fund-raising project.  Charlevoix, MI

Seen on Scene: At St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church’s 90th Anniversary

Local Girl Scouts presented the colors during a ceremony to kick off the 90th anniversary celebration

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Guns to gardens: how Oakland community leaders are forging a message of peace

A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street. – Oakland, CA

Episcopal parish welcomes new vicar

Barnett, who was the part-time priest-in-charge at the Oak Park church for the past year, was appointed by the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates Black history at summer camp

The group meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning July 8. The campers, ages 10-17 – Lancaster, PA

Law of the Land – Real Estate Litigation Newsletter – August 2022, Volume I, Issue XIV

“all efforts be made to preserve the [burial ground] on the property.” Wayland, MA

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A snapshot of the first female bishop to preach at the opening service of the Lambeth Conference

Bishop of Lesotho Vicentia Kgabe preached July 31 during the opening service of the July 26 – Aug. 8 Lambeth Conference

Bishop Mary Glasspool and spouse Becki Sander share what it’s like as a same-sex couple at Lambeth

The Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool made history when she was elected suffragan bishop of Los Angeles in 2009

Retiring rector reflects on reign at Ogden’s historic Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Cato is said to have accomplished much for the congregation as well as the community under her leadership

Official Statement by the Women’s Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions on Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The Women’s Task Force recognizes the global impact of this decision and stands resolutely with women and girls in this intolerable loss of freedom.

And this just in: The Episcopal Church gets more sobering news from the book of numbers

In 2013, Episcopalian dioceses conducted nearly 33,000 baptisms. In 2020, that had dropped below 9,000

Spouses’ program at Lambeth forges bonds across geographic and ideological divides

The inclusion of bishops’ spouses at the Lambeth Conference is a tradition going back at least as far as the 1948 conference

St. Matthew’s honors Rev. Nancy Baillie Strong with a scholarship in her name

Mother Nancy Ballie Strong was a rector at the church  for 18 years, in addition to being an active member in the community

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After LGBTQ+ resolutions smoothly moved through #GC80, Anglicanism’s human sexuality debate returns ahead of Lambeth Conference

“Our church is on record—both officially and in practice—with our commitment to the full inclusion of all who seek to follow Jesus and his way of love” – National

Anglicans Drop Proposal to Reaffirm Traditional Marriage Stance

Organizers of the Lambeth Conference revised a draft statement calling same-sex marriage “not permissible” after pushback. – National

Interfaith Ministries Awarded $380,952 in Americorps Funding for SERVE HOUSTON

Funding will support 50 AmeriCorps members to meet community needs in Greater Houston. – Houston, TX

‘A wave of love’: Episcopal bishops join march in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Canterbury

Over a dozen Episcopal bishops joined a march across the campus of the University of Kent. – Canterbury, England

Kathleen Bean’s theology of conservation

Episcopal priest and rancher voted Valley Woman of the Year. – Sun Valley, ID

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