Faith
Bless us that our lives may shine forth the joy and wonder we share in Your Name. |
| Episcopal Church Women’s Prayer Almighty God, we pray that You will bless our work in mission and ministry in the world. We give thanks for the gifts of joy and wonder to be found in Your works. Make us so thankful for the power of Your love, given through Your Son, Jesus, that we may pray, labor and give liberally to make known that love throughout the world. We are women and girls of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, who offer You our ministries at home, in the workplace, community, and school. Bless us that our lives may shine forth the joy and wonder we share in Your Name, Amen. Oraciones de las Mujeres da la Iglesia Episcopal Omnipotente Dios, te suplicamos que bendigas nuestros esfuerzos en mision y ministerio en el mundo. Te damos las gracias por los dones de alegria y maravilla a ser descubiertos en tus obras. Que nos hagas tan agradecidas por el poder de tu amor, dado a nosotras en tu hijo Jesus, que podremos orar, trabajar y donar generosamente para que se conozca tal amor en todo el mundo. Somos mujeres y ninas de varias edades y origenes etnicos que te ofrecemos nuestro ministerio en casa, en el trabajo, en la comunidad y en la escuela. Que nos bendigas para que la vida nuestra pueda iluminar la alegria y las maravillas en que participamos en nombre tuyo. Amen. |
Education
"A Christian Prepares for Death - A spiritual guide for helping loved ones you leave." From
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Evanston adapted from St. Anne's
in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Lincoln, MA and The Episcopal Church in
the United States. This booklet is a step by step checklist for supplying an invaluable list of general and legal information as well as wishes for a funeral or memorial service. It is designed for use at any point in life and provides an important addition to planning a will and/or trust and can also be used as a discussion tool when dealing with elderly or ailing relatives or friends. |
Service
Grace House Outreach
 |
| ECW board members (2nd from left) Jane McCarron, Dee Norris, MaryFran Crist and Maureen Puleo speak with women from Grace House during a visit to deliver transportation cards |
International Outreach Committee
| The International Outreach Committee (IOP) is a special co  mmittee of the Board of Directors. The IOP raises funds for international outreach and special concerns through the purchase of molas from the Kuna Indians of Panama. These beautiful pieces of handworked fabric represent a traditional art form in Panama and they are offered for donations at the Diocesan Convention and General Convention. The purchase of these items helps support the Kuna Indians and the funds which are raised go towards the purchase of more molas and outreach. The IOP provided the seed money for the purchase of Spanish editions of the Book of Common Prayer. Click here for details. Most recently, the companion diocese of Renk, Sudan has received donations for the purchase of mosquito nets and support for the Mother's Union. In the Diocese of Southeast Mexico, the IOP has contributed to the family and children's programs of Amiquitos . For further information regarding the IOP, please contact the IOP chairman: iop@ecwchicago.org |