Articles – Poems – Announcements
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Articles and Announcements
National ECW Rejoices: Episcopal Church Welcomes Missionary Diocese of Navajoland
The National Episcopal Church Women (ECW) join in joyful celebration and thanksgiving with the Episcopal Church as it welcomes its newest diocese — the Missionary Diocese of Navajoland — a historic and Spirit-filled step affirmed on June 24, 2025. After decades of faithful ministry, prayer, and perseverance, Navajoland is no longer just an area mission—it is now a fully recognized missionary diocese, embracing its sacred identity while moving boldly toward self-determination and leadership within the wider church. For the women of the ECW, whose hearts are deeply rooted in supporting ministries that uplift communities through faith and service, this [...]
Poems
Praying with Sparrows – A poem of the 2020 pandemic
Praying with Sparrows A poem of the 2020 pandemic I never thought to pray with sparrows, black throated wild and scrambling for seeds cast carelessly on the hillside. They hover throughout the hours like unceasing prayers Giving thanks when no words can. Warily they brave the rains, the frenzied force, even my hoarse voice an unknown thunder in their world. Spring’s worst storms roll by and they sing unheard, choral chirping drowned in human despair Yet the birds of heaven will teach us. Tomorrow I will not seek the wood-dark birds; I must wait for monochrome March skies to bend [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 07-013-24
Only One Future Bishop Rowe is a change agent who comfortably speaks the language of strategic planning and community [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 07-06-24
NECW National President, Lisa Bortner, Acceptance Speech Triennial 2024 Just as earthly parents are thrilled when we see our [...]
Arrival and Navigating General Convention 2024
View as Webpage | GCO Website Español 81st General Convention - Know Before You Go GC81 Resources vBinder GC Media Hub [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 06-15-24
Title IV matters involving presiding bishop candidates Over the past year, many bishops, other clergy, and laypeople have called [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 06-08-24
Episcopal Church Women to celebrate (belatedly) organization’s 150th anniversary during Triennial meeting The ECW made the news. Birthday party, [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 06-01-24
Fourth-century Council of Nicaea shaped European history, says Anglican theologian “Without the Council of Nicaea we might not have [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 05-25-24
Third deputy declares candidacy for vice president as candidates prepare for upcoming forums Rev. Ruth Meyers, a Church Divinity School [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 05-18-24
Bishops, deputies differ on outcome of proposed resolution requiring baptism before receiving Communion The committees also voted on four [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 05-11-24
Committees hear testimony on additions to the church calendar, proposed hymnal supplement The calendar, often known as Lesser Feasts [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 04-27-24
Faith: Creation Care returns us to the original Earth Day Caring for the Earth is not new to religions. [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 04-20-24
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe nominated by petition for election as presiding bishopThe election will take place on June 26 during The [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 04-12-24
Testimony on range of constitutional, canonical proposals includes support for changes relating to marriage equality “The Holy Spirit was [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 11-18-23
Constituting group for racial equity and justice coalition meets in person to advance structural work As Heidi Kim, one [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 11-11-23
Forum will address helping homeless women and children in Great Falls “Women have to believe they're worthy...." - MT [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 11-04-23
Episcopal Church Approves Committee to Investigate Forced Adoptions The committee is to investigate the church’s involvement with forced adoptions [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 10-27-23
Open Position: Staff Officer for Gender Justice and Women Ministries The Staff Officer for Gender Justice Ministries is housed [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 10-21-23
Congregation’s new ‘Firefly’ program to teach teen girls fundamentals of electrical work “Part of our goal is to give [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 10-14-23
Standing commission calls for churchwide input as it eyes changes to Title IV disciplinary canons The disciplinary canons apply [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 10-07-23
Episcopalians plan range of events, liturgies, prayers for Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9 “It is an honor to [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 09-29-23
Marine Corps veteran ready for ‘best job in the church’ as bishop overseeing military chaplains “Most of the girls [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 09-23-23
Episcopal Attendance Bounces Back 19% from Pandemic Low We have fewer parishes and we have fewer people,” said the [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 09-16-23
Episcopal churches observe National Suicide Prevention Month to promote education, destigmatization St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 09-09-23
Episcopal Church leader Michael Curry rejects claim that bishops get ‘free pass on behavioral issues’ “None of us want [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 09-02-23
House of Deputies president shares alleged incident of unwanted physical contact following conclusion of Title IV investigation President Julia [...]
Episcopal Church Women in the News 08-26-23
Episcopal Church hosts conversation on ‘fulfilling our promise’ to Afghan refugees as 2-year anniversary of war’s end approaches The [...]