Episcopal Church Women

Our History


Who We Are
We are Episcopal Church Women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. However, the common denominator of our members is love of God and the wish to do His work.

Mission, Vision & Role
Mission – Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in the world.

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 be a Godspark-shining and sharing the love of Christ.

Role – The Role of the National Board of ECW is to:

ECW Board Washington National Cathedral 2009


  1. Model and share best practice in Communication, programming, leadership, and governance
  2. Develop, support, and inspire leaders at all levels: local; diocesan; provincial; national
  3. Represent and build support for ECW in the wider church and the world.
(Adopted by the 2006-2009 ECW National Board during the March 11-17, 2007 meeting)

ECW WOMENS DAY  
 110th  Anniversary


Celebrating Carol Suber's Retirement

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PRESIDENT-MS. YVETTE BARNARD
VICE PRESIDENT-MRS. EUGENNY ANDERSON
TREASURER-MS. CAROL POLLARD
RECORDING SECRETARY-ANGELLA COLE
CORRESPONDENT SECRETARY-MRS. GILLIAN REDEAUX
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE-MRS. GILLIAN REDEAUX/MRS. DORRETH COLE
PARLIAMENTARIAN-MS. MARY FREEMAN

ECW Brunch 2015



United Thank Offering

6United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. Those who participate in UTO discover that thankfulness leads to generosity. United Thank Offering is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the UTO monies to support mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and in invited Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world.

To learn more about how to participate in the United Thank Offering, please watch the video above.  To order materials to start the program in your congregation, please use the links below or send us an email, we are happy to help you get started.

CONTACT: Yvette Barnard, The United Thank Offering St. Luke's

Please mail ingathering and Memorial Gift & Trust Fund checks to:

United Thank Offering
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
111 Whalley Avenue
New Haven CT 06511



Please make checks payable to St. Luke's with “UTO” in the memo line.

All funds must be received by December 31 for inclusion in the 2016 Ingathering.