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

Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Their women’s ministry and children’s programs feed, educate, and provide community grants around the world. They are a volunteer organization that creates a legacy for Episcopal Church Women to lead future generations with stewardship in Christ.
Serving women and girls since 1871
Virtual Event Series
A Quarterly Book Series on Faith, Creation, and Justice
Hosted by the National Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) Creation Care and Environmental Justice Committee
Join Episcopal Church Women from across the country for the launch of our new quarterly book series, Sacred Earth, Sacred Voice. Each season, we’ll explore a powerful book that brings faith, creation care, and justice into conversation – amplifying diverse authors and sacred wisdom.
Our first gathering will feature an informal group discussion of the acclaimed anthology:
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis
Edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson
Workshop Hosted by: Sue Mueller
This collection of essays, poetry, and art centers the voices of women leading the climate movement – scientists, farmers, teachers, poets, and activists – offering deep insight, courageous storytelling, and a shared vision for what’s possible.
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7 pm Eastern
Where: Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83545906835?pwd=dkjJUYFi6xgSVugyYWtGPMMZieRkZl.1
Communique’ Fall 2025
God has a great plan—not just for your ministry, but for your leadership journey. Trust Him, follow His direction, and let every decision reflect His heart. When we put Jesus first, everything else falls into place—not always easily, but always in His perfect order.
Lead well, dear sisters. Lead with Jesus.
Lisa Bortner – President
National Episcopal Church Women 2024 – 2027
New Literature Available
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.
Suggest a Workshop Presenter
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.
Sign-up for the Communique’ Magazine
Support the Communique’
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 and choose either English or Spanish editions. Donations to cover shipping costs will be accepted. These efforts align with our growing commitment to sustainability and inclusion. 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
Register Your ECW or Women’s Ministry
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
Publishing Deadlines
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.
The News Blast is how Episcopal Church Women stay informed
It has local news articles from around the country that highlight ECW and their church’s ministry work, human interest stories that affect women’s lives within the church, as well as announcements about the Communique’, workshops, NECW board news, Triennial, and Episcopal Church news that impacts the ECW and women within the church.
If you would like to submit a story link, news, or article—contact the editor at editor@ecwnational.org










