Ministry Teams - Enriching Our Future
| The
women of the Diocese of Chicago are invited to explore the new ECW! We
will be reaching out to the women of the diocese through our new
ministries - finding new ways to connect with one another and share our
faith and fellowship. Through our ministries, we will learn, educate
and provide service. All ministries are open to any woman in our Diocese. Our goal is to connect to organizations outside of the church to help keep our members informed of current events. The ECW provides financial support to many of these groups, and it is important that we maintain a personal connection with them. Other topics of interest can be presented at ECW meetings or to the board, events can be promoted in our newsletter and connections to a group can develop into service projects or help provide financial support. If you would like additional information regarding a ministry, please contact the listed convener. Parish ECW groups are invited to view our video "Preparing for the Future" which can be viewed online by clicking here. A compact disc presentation of this video which can be displayed on a computer or TV disc player can be requested along with our booklet by clicking here. |
 | ARTS Convener: Susan O'Brien arts@ecwchicago.org Areas of interest: Using artistic methods to enhance our worship and prayer liturgical banners, knitting/prayer shawl ministries, visiting special collections/exhibits/displays in our Diocese, Altar Guild, stained glass, art in worship spaces, vestments |
 | DIOCESAN LIAISON Conveners: Johnnie Newton & Joanne Furnish diocesanliaison@ecwchicago.org Areas of interest: Representing the ECW throughout the diocese Episcopal Charities & Community Services (ECCS), Hispanic congregations, Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), Seabury-Bexley Hall Seminary, youth programming, Grace House |
 | EDUCATION Conveners: Jane Watson & Mary Anderson education@ecwchicago.org Areas of interest: Informing the ECW membership of school issues and connecting with educational organizations Church Periodical Club (CPC), Episcopal Women's History Project (EWHP), literacy, campus ministries, National Episcopal Historians & Archivists, tutoring programs |
 | ENDING HUNGER Convener: Open hunger@ecwchicago.org Areas of interest: Programs in our region who strive to end hunger Food pantries and food banks, parish food programs/sandwich boards/soup kitchens, Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS), CROP Walk |
 | HEALTH & WELLNESS Convener: Maryfran Crist health@ecwchicago.org Areas of interest: Parish health ministries and raising awareness of health and wellness to members of the diocese Support for handicapped and elderly parishioners, physical and spiritual wellness, end-of-life concerns, health fairs, parish clinics and blood drives |
 | INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH Convener: Judy Greaves & Jane McCarron international@ecwchicago.org |
 | PEACE & JUSTICE Convener: Angela Smith peace@ecwchicago.org |
 | INTERFAITH Convener: Susan Lenz interfaith@ecwchicago.org |
 | WOMEN'S ISSUES Convener: Open womensissues@ecwchicago.org |