About

Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. We are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (From the National ECW website)

Mission Statement

‍A Community of Women, Reuniting and Supporting Each Other to Grow the Kingdom of God where they live and move and have their being. Amen.

Declaración

Una Comunidad de Mujeres, reuniéndose y apoyándose para hacer crecer el Reino de Dios donde vive, se mueve y tiene su ser. Amen.

• Every woman in the diocese is a member of ECW.  
• ECW looks different in each congregation: Some have chapter meetings, others hold specific events, and in others women serve in various ministries within the congregation, gathering as a group at diocesan ECW events.
• At the diocesan level, ECW serves women throughout the diocese by providing opportunities for spiritual growth and refreshment as well as supporting ministries around the diocese in which women are involved. This support may come in the form of financial donations, active participation, connection with other women, promotion, or shared expertise on specific topics.

For more information about ECW in our diocese, please contact our committee president, Deb Gardiner at blackandgoldgal@gmail.com

Spiritual Development and Fellowship

                 Spring and Fall Gatherings: Spring, Mustang Island; Fall, Camp Capers
                 Presentations on Prayer and Spiritual Life
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Recognition Honors

Most Honored Woman: This church-level honor is given every three years to celebrate women making a difference in their churches in the diocese. The Most Distinguished Woman is selected from these honorees.

Most Distinguished Woman: This diocesan-level honor is given to a woman who exemplifies a deep connection to God and faithful service to her congregation, diocese, and community. She is recognized at the national level during the ECW Triennial meeting.

Resources:

Episcopal Church Women (National) https://ecwnational.org/
Episcopal Women’s History Project https://www.ewhp.org/
DWTX ECW Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/r233UouGEfcE2mgm/
Upcoming Events https://www.dwtx.org/events/diocese-of-west-texas-episcopal-church-women-fall-gathering-2024

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