Women in Action – News Blast
Every week we highlight our members who are mentioned in the the media. Within the news blast, we also include articles and poems written by our members. You can join the mail list to receive the Women in Action directly to your email box.
From time to time we include articles about other ministry programs doing God’s work. We are always looking for more articles and poems and if you would like to submit a story link or article, contact the editor at editor@ecwnational.org
This Week’s News
Episcopal Church Women in the News 12-07-24
A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council
Executive Council members gathered for our first meeting of this triennium
New Jersey convent welcomes its first new postulants in over a dozen years; TikTok played a role
Two new postulants to the century-old convent building in Mendham, New Jersey.
For the Daughertys, cooking over 200 Thanksgiving meals at All Saints Episcopal Church for North County seniors is a family tradition
The program started 40 years ago.
Episcopal Church loses nearly 40K members, but sees worship attendance grow
For the second consecutive year, the denomination saw a rise in average Sunday worship attendance
New Jersey parents explore ways to talk to adult children about their disinterest in church
There is a largely unspoken tension between parents and their adult children in many Episcopal families.
Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church
Rowe’s been chosen to bring some fiscal and organizational restructuring to a denomination in decline.
How a Baptist found common grace in the Episcopal Church
“We sing to the same God, even if our approach to the Lord’s Supper, baptism and leadership differs wildly.”
Former Green Bay, Wisconsin, church becomes new home for women and families in recovery
Amanda’s House is more than just a residence; it is a safe haven where women and their children can find the support they need to reclaim their lives.
Midwinter Student / Young Adult Retreat
February 7-9, 2025 Chicago, IL
Open to students in higher education and young adults Registration
Friday, Feb 7: 4 pm – Arrive at the HI Chicago Hostel (24 E Ida B. Wells Drive) and check in any time after 4pm.
6:30 pm- Program Begins – Snacks, fellowship, and music in the Nichols Room.
Sunday, Feb 9: 12 noon-ish – end after Eucharist on Sunday Morning
Trafficking: Faithful Response and Support
Join this online course to learn how to recognize human trafficking and support those reentering our community after human exploitation. This 90 minute course will introduce participants to the basics of trafficking, how to respond when trafficking is suspected, and how their community can help those on their journey from surviving to thriving.
Monday, Jan 13, 2025, 7-8:30 pm ET / 6-7:30 pm CT
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, 7:30-9 pm ET / 6:30- 8 pm CT
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