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ECW National Board Meets in Puerto Rico
During the week of January 21st, the ECW National Board visited San Juan, to become familiar with women’s ministries in the Diocese of Puerto Rico as well as continue the planning for the ECW Triennial to be held in Anaheim in July of 2009.
The Diocesan staff arranged visits to daycare centers and resident homes for HIV infected and abused childes as well as the Diocesan supported hospital of St. Luke’s. The gracious hospitality of Bishop David Andres Alvarez and the ECW women of Province IX was extraordinary.
In other ECW business, the Woman to Woman program awarded a $1000 scholarship to Sharee Kelly Daniels of Perth Amboy, New Jersey to continue her education in illustration at Gibbs College. The Board also selected the Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative, a house building project in Mississippi for victims of Katrina (affiliated with ERD), as the recipient of the Triennial Unified gift. It was also announced that the women of the Episcopal Diocese of Lui in the Sudan have received their grant from the Woman to Woman program to help them start a poultry farm which will enable them to become self supporting.
Progress on planning The ECW Triennial 2009 continues. Valerie Wilson of Pittsburgh was selected as the Triennial Musician and The Rev. Ellen Sloan of the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey will be the Triennial Chaplain.
The nomination for the Diocese of New Hampshire’s Honored Woman will be sent to each parish soon. Please give this information prayerful thought. This ceremony at Triennial is so meaningful to the women who have been committed to women’s ministries over the years.
For additional information on what the ECW National Board is accomplishing, contact:
Marilyn Rishkofski
603-926-2344
603-471-1900
marrish@shore.net
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We are Episcopal Church Women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. We are united by our love of God and the desire to do His work.
Our Mission
Centered in the Trinity Church congregation, the ECW empowers Trinity women to do Christ’s ministry in our community and the world.
Our 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 touch others in fellowship, with spiritual growth and through outreach.
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 outflowing lines from the center depict the many works of the Episcopal Church Women, going out into the world. The intertwined lines represent our lives centered in Christ.
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Pat Baker
President
25 Vrylena’s Way
Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-0098
parb@verizon.net
Barbara Nicholson
VP for Program
189 mill Road
Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-3590
Dream-time@comcast.net
Marilyn Rishkofski
VP for Communications
186 Little River Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-2344
marrish@shore.net
Ida Moriarty
Treasurer
23 Taylor Street
Hampton, NH 03842
Andrea Gaines
Secretary
8 Katie Lane
Hampton, NH 03842
603-929-8664
momilyg@aol.com
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February 17, 2008
- Visit to Rockingham County Nursing Home to Help Residents attend Deacon Ginny’s worship service
- Presentation of cards made by the Trinity Sunday School Children
- Gathering of food items to be presented to the Resident’s Social Club
- Presentation of Prayer Shawls made by the ECW prayer shawl knitters
ECW MONTHLY MEETINGS SCHEDULE
All meetings held at 7:00 PM in the church vestry room
February 19, 2008
Program: Ann Colcord demonstrates how drumming can create a calming environment
March 18, 2008
Program: Karen Cameron will speak on her missionary trip to Ethiopia
April 22, 2008
Trinity’s own, Nan Fahey will demonstrate the healing power of Reiki
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Attention to all the talented women who can knit and crochet. The ECW is actively involved in creating shawls to give to anyone who might request or need one. Please contact Marilyn Rishkofski for directions and other information. We will even supply you with the yarn! 926-2344 or marrish@shore.net
April 2008
18-20-Annual Spiritual Retreat
A weekend of sharing your spiritual journey, creating handcrafts and relaxing in a peaceful retreat aoshpher. The Rev. Joan Phelps will lead the Spiritual workshops and worship services. Plan now to attend. Please call Betty Silva, Province I ECW President for more information. 860-623-3434
National ECW Board
July 2009
8-17-Triennial Meeting in conjunction with the 76th General Convention, Anaheim, CA
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Strengthening communication among ECW members as well as our congregation and community is one priority that will be addressed throughout this next year.
Websites
Along with this official website of the Trinity Church ECW, there are other related websites which are good resources to keep you informed of what is going on and what might be of interest to
Episcopal Church Women:
trinityhampton.org
nationalecw.org
episcopalchurch.org
episcopalchurch.org/uto (United Thank Offering)
episcopalchurch.org/cpc (Church Periodical Club)
episcpalchurch.org/residing-bishop.htm
gfsusa.org (Girls Friendly society)
dok-national.org (Daughters of the King)
Newsletters
We currently publish a newsletter which is distributed bu mail to all members. Plans are in the works, however, to move to an electronic format for distribution of an eNewsletter through email.
Magazine
The Communiqué is a quarterly publication of the ECW National Board. Subscriptions are free. If you would like to make a donation-$12.00 is suggested. Please contact Marilyn Rishkofski at 603-926-2344 or marrish@shore.net to subscribe. Past issues are available for viewing at www.nationalecw.org
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Beginnings are fraught with the temptation and danger of overloading our plates with ideas and “to-do” lists that soon become burdensome and end up making us feel burned out and unsuccessful. With this in mind, I have limited my vision for this next year as President of the Trinity ECW to that which I believe is achievable and will result in a stronger, more viable and vibrant organization.
I see us beginning by strengthening communication – with each other certainly, but more importantly communicating who we are and what we do to our larger faith community. How many people know, for instance, that ECW is the oldest of lay organizations in the Episcopal Church?
Secondly, I envision us using the considerable resources available to us locally and nationally to plan and implement a year of strong programming for our general meetings that will revolve around the central theme of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals adopted by the Episcopal Church USA, and aimed at eradicating extreme poverty and its effects in the third world as well as promoting environmental sustainability. What more important work could we as stewards of God’s blessings and bounty be about?
Thirdly, my vision includes our becoming financially viable, through development of a budget with which to pursue our work along with fiscal planning to implement that budget.
I am both humble and thankful for the opportunity to serve in this way and, on behalf of our Executive Board, I extend a warm and sincere invitation to all women of Trinity Church to join us as we move forward together.
Pat Baker
President, Trinity's ECW
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