Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
What is Episcopal Church Women?
![]() Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is a group of women from all around the nation, focused on empowering women to do Christ's work in the world. In 1902, the Episcopal churches in Hawaii joined a national group known as the Episcopal Women's Auxiliary. In 1985, Episcopal Women's Auxiliary's name changed to Episcopal Church Women. For more information about the history, please visit the "Our History" page of Episcopal Church Women's national website.
Vision Statement
We are Episcopal Church Women
committed to one another and called to be witnesses for Christ. Our challenge is to provide a safe place where every woman is free to become the person Christ created her to be. We are called. We are different. We are one body. ~Adopted by the National ECW Board (Spring 1995) What Does the ECW Do?
In the Diocese of Hawai`i, the ECW is involved with a variety of ministries, including the on-going collection of Campbell Soup labels that are sent to St. Jude's Ranch in Boulder City, NV. St. Jude's Ranch then exchanges these labels for playground equipment and other items that are used for the children at the ranch. Each year grants are awarded to programs in the Diocese through ECW Specials (see below). The Bishop's Pastoral Fund is a permanent recipient of the ECW Specials.
Throughout the Diocese, women in different parishes have formed ECW groups, providing service in their communities and linking up with organizations such as Easter Seals, Habitat for Humanity, and government agencies to help the unsheltered and needy. Episcopal Church Women is also the parent group for the major entities of:
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For More Information
For more information about Episcopal Church Women, please visit: www.ecwnational.org.
For more information on how you can join the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Hawai'i, please e-mail President, Louise Aloy at louisealoy63@gmail.com The Board
![]() Louise Aloy - President
(Open) - 1st VP, Program/Hospitality Fran Thomas - Recording Secretary Laurie Lee -Treasurer (Open) - Christian Social Relations Chair
(Open) - United Thank Offering Coordinator for Hawai'i Sandy Leialoha - Church Periodical Club Coordinator Diocesan Altar Guild is now a shared ministry As an Episcopal presence, Episcopal Church Women has served on the committee of Church Women United, whose mission is to be a racially, culturally and theologically inclusive Christian women's movement celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice. Church Women United strives to provide for its members resources and information on a wide range of social justice issues, opportunities for worship and action, and an expansive network of women and women's organizations working to ensure a better world for all.
ECW In the Diocese:Learn about other ECW groups and activities within the Diocese HERE.
Other Affiliated Organizations:
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UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES:Listed below are upcoming events and meeting dates for the Diocesan ECW
April 6, 2019 ECW Meeting in the Von Holt Room
Business meeting at 9am followed by preparation of sandwiches for Cathedral Outreach Program. Lunch Cost is $10 call Louise Aloy at 264-9830 or email louisealoy63@gmail.com to RSVP All are welcomed! April 27, 2019 - ECW Annual Quiet Day Retreat St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley "Faithful in Prayer" is this year's theme Morning Coffee at 9am Welcome & Intro at 930am Opening Worship at 945am A Quiet Period at 10am Guided Meditation at 1100am Lunch at 1145am Sharing Session at 1230pm Closing Worship at 100pm Cost $22 with lunch Contact Louise Aloy RSVP by April 19th Other meetings are being planned for June & August. Annual Meeting will be held in September. Holiday gathering will be held in December.
Dates to be advised. Stay tuned.
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IN THE NEWSThe following are links to some recent articles featuring the ECW in our Diocese:
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