Episcopal Church Women - ECW

The purpose of ECW is to assist the women of the Episcopal Church to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation, mission, ministry in the community, nation, and the world.  ECW is a bridge that helps women take their place in the life, governance and worship of the Church.
If you are a member of the Church, you are considered a member of ECW.  No dues, or sponsorship or application required.  All women of St Mark’s are welcome at every function and event.

2020-2021 Officers

The fiscal year of St Mark’s ECW is April 1 through March 31 of the following year.  The 2020/2021 officers are as follows:
Janet Brophy, President;  Diann Crawford, Vice President;   Susie Towater, Treasurer;   Pat Baumann, Secretary
Zoom Meeting September 15, 2020
St. Mark’s ECW is planning a zoom meeting with National ECW President Karen Patterson. She will be discussing the work of the Episcopal Church Women, nationally as well as our diocese, and her being one of Bishop Curry's representatives to the United Nations Meeting on Women's Issues.

The meeting will be Tuesday, September 15th at 10 am. To register, please call or email Janet Brophy. 813-956-3563 janet@janetbrophy.com  You will be sent a link for the zoom meeting. The Zoom app is easy to download on your phone or computer. Janet is available to help you install it. 

Meetings, Education, Fellowship, Fun

During 2019 the ECW held luncheons or get-togethers quarterly.  At these events members engaged in a little business, a little education, and a lot of good food and fellowship!
A new tradition at St Mark’s is the ECW Christmas Party and Cookie Exchange.  All women of the church are invited.  The purpose of the event is fellowship and fun. But members may choose to bring and share cookies. 

As they do at every gathering, these party goers ECW are always thinking of others.  Members are also encouraged to bring a toy or food donation to the party.

Outreach

​Donations through the Cookie Exchange party are given to local charities.  In 2019 the toys were given to children in foster care through a local Non-Profit organization.  The peanut butter, tuna and other canned goods were donated to Metropolitan Ministries food pantry.
In the fall of 2018 and 2019 the ECW women assembled “Blessing Bags” to give to homeless or needy persons.  These bags included socks, snacks, and personal care items such as toothpaste, comb, soap, etc.  Over 200 bags each year have been given out by members of the church.

Fund Raising

A major goal for the ECW has been to raise monies for special needs at St Mark’s.  One major fund- raising event is held each year. These events require much planning and participation but are thoroughly anticipated and enjoyed by members of the church.  
 In 2018 the fund raiser was a Murder Mystery Dinner Party with a cast composed of members of St Mark’s.  
In 2019 ECW held a cowboy themed event called Boots, BBQ and Bingo. 
​St. Mark’s is proud of our ECW.  These women contribute greatly to the fabric of our congregation.  Whether it’s jumping in to coordinate an event, doing well being calls to parishioners after a major storm, or pulling together educational workshops-- our ECW women are always there.

National ECW

Learn more about this national organization, founded in 1871.

ECW in the Diocese of Southwest Florida

Information about diocesan ECW programs and leadership.

Follow National ECW

See the latest happenings from ECW chapters all over the nation, news, initiatives, history, meditations, and more.