Who We Are
The Episcopal Church Women are women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds in the Episcopal Church USA, who choose to participate.
About Our Logo
The Cross represents Christ and our service to Him in the world. The Circle stands for our hope for wholeness in our lives. The out flowing lines from the center depict the many works of the Episcopal Church Women, going out into the world. The intertwined lines represent our lives centered in Christ.
Our Prayer
Almighty God we pray that You will bless our work in mission and ministry in the world. Help us to pray fervently, labor diligently and give liberally to make known the power of your love given through your son Jesus. Let us not forget the lessons from the past nor fear the challenges of the future. Anoint us with your grace and shine in our hearts as we reflect your light throughout the world. Amen
How We Operate
The life of Episcopal Church Women begins in the local congregation, continues at the diocesan, provincial and national levels. Each has its own unique characteristics which enable the mission and ministry of women. Episcopal Church Women are an integral part of the Episcopal Church USA which consists of nine provinces and is a part of the world wide Anglican Communion.
Structure
The Episcopal Church Women as an organization functions at four levels: National, Province, Diocese and Parish.
At the provincial level, the Diocese of Mississippi belongs to Province 4 (IV), also known as the Province of Sewanee. This province, which has 20 dioceses in nine Southeastern states, is the largest of the nine provinces making up the Episcopal Church in the United States.
Although they may function differently, each province has an ECW president and an ECW board. ECW President of Province IV is Annie Jacobs of Wilmington, NC. Our very own Mary Beth Welch of St. John's, Laurel represents Province IV on the National Board.
The Province IV ECW Board hosts an annual gathering for all women of the province at the Kanuga Conference Center, located in western North Carolina.
For assistance in organizing an ECW in your congregation, contact one of the diocesan board members listed on this site or visit //ecwnational.org/resources.htm.
