Welcome to  Episcopal Church Women Diocese of Western North Carolina

Learn About ECW and Who We Are

Our History:
"Yet We Persist"
(A historical play written on the history of Episcopal Church Women by writer Katerina Whitley. Please download play


Who We Are:
We are all women of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Western North Carolina.

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

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.
Our Programs:

United Thank Offering (UTO)

Church Periodical Club (CPC) & Miles of Pennies

All Saints Day Memorial Offering (ASDMO)

Women Scholarship Program

Lambeth Fund


  Organizations:
  • United Thank Offering (UTO)
  • Church Periodical Club (CPC)
  • Daughters of the King (DOK)
  • Episcopal Women's Caucus (EWC)
  • Episcopal Women's History Project (EWHP)
  • Girls Friendly Society (GFS)
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 website and in our publications
  • Organizational and revitalization information for women's ministry groups

Our Mission, Vision & Goals:
Episcopal Church Women exists to support all women in their Mission and Ministry in the world.

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 the working hands of Christ.

Our goals are to strengthen lines of communication through "Go Tell It on the Mountains", website, other media tools and parish visitations and to encourage familiarity with and participation in the programs of Episcopal Church Women.