The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Barnabas is comprised of all women of the Parish. The ECW is invaluable in allowing the women of the church to get to know one another through fellowship, prayer, study, fund raising, and ministry.
Fellowship includes serving as hostesses for various parish functions, such as the St Andrew’s Day celebration, or the Bishop’s visitation. Projects might include sponsoring a luncheon or fashion show to raise money for other projects, the banner project for the Parish Hall for example. The semiannual United Thank Offering (UTO) is conducted through the ECW as well; the UTO provides grants domestically and internationally to aid the needy. Other outreach ministries might include tutoring, or serving meals to the poor, or supporting a food pantry or clothes closet. Most parishes in the Diocese have a chapter of ECW, with involvement at the diocesan and national levels also possible.
The Episcopal Church Women’s 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 Christ. 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.