The National Episcopal Church Women and its local groups are ministries of the Episcopal Church

Women at the Well: Faith in Action

Mark your calendars! The National Episcopal Church Women (NECW) will gather for Triennial 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona, July 3–8, 2027, concurrently with The Episcopal Church’s 82nd General Convention.

Our theme, “Women at the Well: Faith in Action,” invites us to draw inspiration from the women of Scripture and from one another as we live out our faith through service, leadership, advocacy, and community.

Triennial is a special opportunity to conduct the business of the National ECW, worship together, learn, celebrate, and build connections with Episcopal women from across the Church. The 2027 gathering will offer something for everyone, including 25 inspiring workshops, a Distinguished Women’s Luncheon, a Share Fair, a dance party, and the election of National ECW officers. Our ECW exhibit booth will also be a place to connect with friends, learn more about National ECW ministries, and purchase ECW items. Learn more about the program…

The National Episcopal Church Women are hosting The Season of Creation, an annual ecumenical commemoration running from September 1 to October 4. The 2026 program centers around the theme Living Water, which unites Christians globally to pray, worship, and take action to protect the environment. Over the coming weeks, the program will explore how human beings interact with and impact physical and spiritual water sources, emphasizing that humans are interconnected with the global water cycle.

Join us on Facebook, and with guided lessons on the website, as we explore the Living Water journey during the month of September.

Estación de la creación. Agua Viva

La Asociación Nacional de Mujeres de la Iglesia Episcopal está organizando La estación de la creación, una conmemoración ecuménica anual que se extiende desde el 1° de septiembre hasta el 4 de octubre. El programa de 2026 se centra en el tema del Agua Viva, que une a los cristianos de todo el mundo para orar, rendir culto y tomar medidas para proteger el medio ambiente. En las próximas semanas, el programa
explorará cómo los seres humanos interactúan con las fuentes de agua física y espiritual, así como el impacto que tienen sobre ellas, enfatizando que los humanos están interconectados con el ciclo del agua a nivel mundial.

Acompáñenos en Facebook y en las lecciones guiadas en el sitio web para unirnos y explorar la trayectoria del Agua Viva durante el mes de septiembre.

Dear Members of the National Episcopal Church Women Board,

It is my privilege to present this report of my activities since our April 30, 2026, Board meeting. The past five months have been an especially active and productive season for National ECW. My work has focused on strengthening relationships throughout the Episcopal Church, supporting our diocesan and provincial ECW organizations, advancing our ministries of advocacy and social justice, preparing for the 2027 Triennial Meeting, strengthening our organizational systems, and representing National ECW in the wider church and Anglican Communion.

One of my primary responsibilities as National President is to remain connected with Episcopal Church Women at every level of our organization. During this reporting period, I had the opportunity to participate in gatherings and meetings across several provinces. Read the full report…

We invite every Diocese and Province to nominate a Distinguish Woman for Triennial 2027. As you make your selection through prayer, discernment, and thoughtful reflection, seek the Lord’s guidance. Consider the women whose lives shine as examples of faith, leadership, compassion, and service. We look forward to celebrating these women who bring unity, celebration, and thanksgiving to all of us.

Make nominations on the website.

Invitamos a todas las diócesis y provincias a postular a una mujer distinguida para la Asamblea Trienal de 2027. Al realizar su elección mediante la oración, el discernimiento y una reflexión profunda, busquen la guía del Señor. Tengan en cuenta a aquellas mujeres cuyas vidas resplandecen como ejemplos de fe, liderazgo, compasión y servicio. Esperamos con ilusión celebrar a estas mujeres que nos aportan unidad, motivos de celebración y gratitud a todos.

Realice las nominaciones en el sitio web.

The National Episcopal Church Women (ECW) calls it members to take action in response to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), a tragedy impacting Indigenous communities across the United States and beyond. As leaders of faith, prayer, compassion, and advocacy, the ECW recognizes the urgent need to raise awareness, support healing, and collaborate with Indigenous leaders to seek justice and ensure the safety of Native women and their families.

Donate to Help the MMIW Fund

Support the ECW’s work with MMIW by donating and receiving a t-shirt. These donations are designated for our work with murdered and missing indigenous women. The national ECW board will be in New York for the UN Women conference wearing these shirts.

Make your donation here

Dear ECW Sisters and Friends,

As I reflect on the first months of 2026 and our recent National ECW Board meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, I am filled with gratitude for the faithful witness of Episcopal Church Women across our Church. This season has been marked by prayer, advocacy, service, planning, and renewed connection—reminding me once again that ECW continues to be a vibrant and vital ministry grounded in faith and action… Read More

Lisa Bortner – President
National Episcopal Church Women 2024 – 2027

Read this issue of the Communique’ – English

Versión en español del Comunicado’

《Comunique》雜誌中文版

The National Board has made available funding to support Diocesan and Parish level ECW groups.  These funds are for the purpose of new startups and reactivation of previous groups. To apply for these funds download and submit the appropriate application to: ECWstartupgrant@ECWnational.org

We have stickers available for order. Choose between stylish full color or black and white.

The tri-fold flyer Grants flyer shows how to apply for a grant as well as ways to support the Episcopal Church Women community by giving to one of our many grants.

Order via our online literature request form.

The ECW wants to help our membership connect with talented speakers. Have you experienced an outstanding presenter or workshop leader? Please provide their information in the form below. We will develop a library of available speakers that can be used at the parish, diocesan, provincial and national levels. If you are a potential workshop presenter, feel free to suggest yourself. Make your suggestions here.

Support the Communique’

Digital Donations Accepted here

In a joint effort between our Communications and Creation Care Committees, we’re encouraging members to access the Communique’ online to reduce environmental impact. Members who wish to continue to receive a printed version will be able to request it via our website. Sign-up here.

Make checks payable to: Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS)

Addressed to: National Episcopal Church Women – Treasurer
Valzie Peterkin
4671 North Pine Valley Loop
Lecanto, FL 34461

We are asking all parish and diocesan Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and Women Ministries to register their group. We need your contact information to better serve you. As we gather this list of ministries, we will be able to assist those groups that register with a wider umbrella of support services. Register here

The National Board maintains two publications.

For monthly information about the Episcopal Church Women and all is local groups, this email newsletter provides a great resource. You can register to receive the News Blast at the bottom of this page.

Four times per year, the National Board publishes a print and digital magazine. The Communique’ is delivered to individuals as well as religious institutions around the world. The magazine publishes articles and news about many subjects that impact women’s lives.

See the publishing deadline dates