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 10/1/2024

View/download the entire packet as a single pfd.

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