Triennial Meeting July 2027
Phoenix, Arizona
July 3 – 8, 2027
The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. Every three years it meets as a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, composed of deputies and bishops from each diocese. The ECW Triennial takes place concurrently with General Convention. The next Triennial will be held July 3–8, 2027, in Phoenix, Arizona. Each Diocesan ECW may send four delegates and two alternates to the ECW Triennial. Registration information will be provided at a later date. We also invite others to consider coming as visitors—you will be warmly welcomed.
At Triennial, we conduct the business of the National ECW, offer inspiring workshops, and share in worship with those attending General Convention. It’s an extraordinary opportunity for fellowship, growth, and connection.
Triennial 2027 Gifts: Supporting Healing, Health, and Hope in Native Communities
The National Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are pleased to announce the recipients of the Triennial 2027 gifts that will support life-changing ministries dedicated to health, healing, housing, and hope within Native communities. The Triennial 2027 Unified Gift recipient has been chosen as Native Health, and the Community Connection Gift recipient has been selected as Native American Connections.
These two organizations embody compassionate service, culturally grounded care, and a deep commitment to addressing the disparities experienced by Native American and underserved populations.
Founded with a mission to improve the well-being of urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others facing barriers to care, Native Health provides comprehensive, holistic, and culturally sensitive healthcare services throughout the Phoenix area. Their commitment to patient-centered care ensures that individuals and families receive support that honors both physical and spiritual well-being.
At Native Health, same-day medical appointments are available at all locations, helping remove obstacles that often prevent individuals from receiving timely care. Their wide range of services includes primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health programs, WIC services at multiple sites, and community health and wellness programs. Through these ministries of healing, Native Health continues to strengthen families and improve the quality of life for countless individuals in their communities.
Equally impactful is the work of Native American Connections. Since 1972, Native American Connections has been transforming lives and building healthy communities through culturally grounded healthcare, housing, and community development services. What began as a small grassroots organization supporting Native American men recovering from substance use disorder has grown into a far-reaching organization operating 24 sites throughout Phoenix.
Today, Native American Connections touches the lives of more than 10,000 individuals and families each year through affordable housing programs, integrated healthcare services, behavioral health support, and community development initiatives. Their work recognizes that healing extends beyond medical care alone and includes safe housing, recovery support, cultural connection, and community stability.
Their mission beautifully reflects this holistic approach:
“Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.”
Their vision continues this commitment:
“Our vision is to be a trusted and compassionate leader in the community, one that is committed to the elimination of health and housing disparities among underserved populations.”
The National Episcopal Church Women are honored to support these organizations through the Triennial 2027 gifts. Both ministries reflect values deeply rooted in compassion, dignity, justice, and service to others. By supporting Native Health and Native American Connections, Episcopal Church Women across the Church will participate in ministries that provide healing, hope, stability, and opportunity for thousands of individuals and families.
As ECW prepares for Triennial 2027, we celebrate these partnerships and look forward to joining together in support of organizations whose work truly changes lives and strengthens communities.
Musician Wanted
The National Board of the Episcopal Church Women is inviting nominations for the Musician at the Triennial Gathering in July of 2027. We are looking for a person who will be committed to providing uplifting and culturally relevant music for the duration of the Triennial Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona in July 2027.
TASKS: Provide music for the Opening and Closing Celebrations, all plenary sessions, and at other times as requested by the Board. The musician will work with the Worship Committee on music selection.
EXPERTISE NEEDED:
- Musical expertise in the piano and vocal offerings.
- Ability to lead music in large group settings and encourage group participation
- Familiarity with all genres of Episcopal and other sacred music in multiple languages.
- Ability to read music.
The TIME COMMITMENT is extensive and involves attending one or more Board meetings which may take place at different locales, including specifically, the site of the Triennial meeting in Phoenix, Arizona to see the venue to plan the musical offerings. It is expected that the Musician attend all sessions of the Triennial Meeting. This is a contract position.
This position requires a serious time commitment on the part of the Musician as this gathering is an intentional and serious occasion for the women of the Episcopal Church to gather together as Women at the Well which is the theme of the Triennial Meeting.
BOARD LIAISON: Chaplain
PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD DISCUSS THIS FIRST WITH THE PERSON YOU WANT TO NOMINATE! The Worship Committee will be requesting a musical CD or DVD from the nominee.
Please Download and complete the Nomination Form and return to:
The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, Ph.D. at chaplain@ecwnational.org by June 15, 2026.
NATIONAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
2027 TRIENNIAL MEETING
MUSICIAN NOMINATION FORM
Please submit to: The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, Ph.D.
NECW Chaplain Chaplain@ecwnational.org
NAME OF NOMINEE___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________________________________
PHONE _________________________ FAX______________________________
CELL PHONE (OPTIONAL)___________________________
EMAIL ___________________________________________________________
Please tell us how you know this person and what gifts they would bring to the Triennial Meeting. Please refer to the “Expertise Needed.”