St. Paul's Episcopal Church: ECW

(ECW)

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is an organization made up of all women of our parish over sixteen years of age, for fellowship and outreach. The board is composed of four (4) officers, Guild representative, Chairperson of United Thank Offering (UTO), Church Periodical Club (CPC) and members-at-large. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.

Activities include fundraisers along with the ECM (Episcopal Church Men) such as pancake suppers. One of our largest undertakings is the December "Kookie Klatch"; money raised from this event helps to contribute to local charities, diocesan and national charities. This event helps to maintain and provide babysitting for Sunday Services and church functions.

ECW is comprised of four Guilds, Guild of Grace, St. Frances Guild, Altar Guild and Trinity Missionary Society. Each guild is responsible for different contributions to the church:

Guild of Grace provides the hospitality, i.e. receptions, luncheons, dinners and baby sitting services for Sunday Services and provides The Book of Common Prayer to every person confirmed in the church.

St. Frances Guild renders to the sick and shut-ins by sending cards and telephone follow-ups. In May the fund raiser for the group is the "Geranium Sale", and this money is donated to the Crisis Center and Rector's Discretionary Fund.

Altar Guild assists the rector in caring for the Altar, maintaining the linens, vestments, and silver.

Trinity Missionary Society explores the spiritual and social needs of Trinity Chapel and maintains the endowments.

National Board of the Episcopal Church Women