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St. Simon Peter has a very active group of parish women who meet monthly and assist in parish activities. They are hosts to many events each year that generate funds for our parish ministries and our outreach ministries.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

ECW PRAYER: Almighty God, bless we pray, our working mission and ministry in the world and make us so thankful for the precious gift to your beloved Son, that we may pray fervently, labor diligently and give liberally to make known throughout the world the redeeming love of our Savior. Amen.

Who We Are
We are Episcopal Church Women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. However, the common denominator of our members is love of God and the wish to do His work.

How We Operate
The structure of Episcopal Church Women has its roots in the local congregations. Each level makes its own unique contribution to the mission and ministry of women.

Local Congregations
Diocesan ECW Boards
Provincial ECW
National Board of ECW

What We Offer
Spiritual growth and nourishment
Fellowship
Education
Leadership training
Focus for mission and ministry
Opportunities for service, social action and advocacy
Connection to a worldwide network of Anglican Women
Information on the website and in the Communiqué
Organizational and revitalization kit for women’s ministry groups

Affiliated Organizations
Church Periodical Club (CPC)
Daughters of the King (DOK)
Episcopal Women’s Caucus (EWC)
Episcopal Women’s History Project (EWHP)
Girls Friendly Society (GFS)
National Altar Guild Association (NAGA)
United Thank Offering (UTO)

Our Mission, Vision & Role & Goals

Mission - Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ's ministry in the world.

Vision - Our vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church. We aspire to be a Godspark - shining and sharing the love of Christ.

Role - The Role of the National Board of ECW is to:
1. Model and share best practice in Communication, programming, leadership, and governance
2. Develop, support, and inspire leaders at all levels: local; diocesan; provincial; national
3. Represent and build support for ECW in the wider church and the world.
(Adopted by the 2006-2009 ECW National Board during the March 11-17, 2007 meeting)

Goals
To strengthen lines of communication through the Communiqué, website, and diocesan and provincial visitations
To establish Women of Vision in every diocese
To encourage familiarity with and participation in the programs of Episcopal Church Women

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.

About our Logo
The Cross represents Christ and our service to him in the world.
The Circle stands for our hope for wholeness in our lives.
The out flowing lines from the center depict the many works of Episcopal Church Women going out into the world.
The intertwined lines represent our lives centered in Christ.

www.nationalecw.org

2011 STSP Altar Guild

(top row) Hope Skelton, Cecilia Hall, Faye Hall, Jan Canoles, Debbie Cearley, Rosa Holland

(bottom row) Whitney Hollis, Ann Powell, Betty Daugherty, Mavis Vines

Daughters of the King (DOK)

The DOK Motto For His sake, I am but one, but I am one, I cannot do everything, But I can but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do. Lord, what will you have me do?

The Order of the Daughters of the King is an order for laywomen who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service.

By reaffirmation of the promises made at Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.

About The Cross

The emblem of the Order is a silver Greek Cross Fleury inscribed, Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine,

the watchword of the Order,meaning

"With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross."

At the base of the cross are letters "FHS", initials for the Motto of the Order: "For His Sake". The cross is customarily worn on the left side over the heart, or it may be worn on a silver chain around the neck, but it is never to be worn simply as an ornament. Only a member in good standing may wear the cross of the Order, which remains the property of the Order. When a member dies it may be buried with her; otherwise it must be returned to our National Office.

2011 STSP DOK

(top row) Joan Goldberg, Shirley Wilson, Faye Hall, Jan Canoles, Debbie Cearley, Sarah Monteith

(bottom row) Lisa Baggett, Ann Powell, Judy Tumlin, Peggy Price, Rita Barham, Mavis Vines, Laurel Almada, Betty Daugherty