Our Province

Our province is the "Province of the Midwest."  We include 14 dioceses in 6 states. The Episcopal Church Women
of Province 5 serves all the women in our region. 

Our Board

The presidents or leader of each diocesan women's organization serves on the board as do representatives to the national ECW board from the Province, United Thank Offering and Church Periodical Club.

National ECW

The National Board of the Episcopal Church Women provides  
the guidelines for all levels of the organization and  hosts the Triennial national meeting held every three years in conjunction with the 
General Convention.

About Episcopal Church Women

About Us

The Province 5 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) organization assists every woman of The Episcopal Church in Province 5 to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation, mission, and ministry in the community, the nation, and  the world. 

Episcopal Church Women has 4 levels of organization.
    1.  The the parish level serves women in each church.  Women gather in service, share their faith, attend educational programs,and hold a variety of gatherings  suited to the particular needs of the women of the parish.

    2.  The diocesan level which provides connection between the parishes through programs and events. The diocesan leaders inform the province leaders of issues      and concerns in their diocese.  

    3. The province level reaches out to all the women of    the region, the leaders of the dioceses and sends representatives to the national level. There are 9 provinces 
in The Episcopal Church and our region is identified as number 5, Province of the Midwest. Each year, all women  of the region are invited to attend the annual meeting held each spring. We share the business of our organization, enjoy speakers and workshops and share in the sisterhood of the Episcopal Church Women.

    4.  The National level provides the connections to the Provinces and establishes the governance for the organization.  Every three years, the national board hosts the Triennial meeting which is scheduled during the General Convention of The Episcopal Church which is held in July in a city chosen by the Presiding Bishop's office.  Delegates from each diocese and province attend Triennial to conduct the business of the organization, and general members may also attend as observers.  The ECW President of Province 5 attends the Triennial as our representative.  The next Triennial is being held in Baltimore, June 30 - July 6, 2021.
The Province 5 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) organization assists every woman of The Episcopal Church in Province 5 to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation, mission, and ministry in the community, the nation and 
the world. 

Episcopal Church Women has 4 levels of organization.
    1.  The parish level serves women in each church.  Women gather in service, share their faith, attend educational programs and hold a variety of gatherings  suited to the particular needs of the women of the parish.

    2.  The diocesan level provides connection between the parishes through programs and events. The diocesan leaders inform the province leaders of issues and concerns in their diocese.  

    
    3. The province level reaches out to all the women of 
the region and the leaders of the dioceses and sends representatives to the national level. All women of the 
region are invited to attend the annual meeting held each spring. We share the business of our organization, enjoy speakers and workshops and share in the sisterhood of the Episcopal Church Women.

    4.  The national level provides the connections to the provinces and establishes the policies and procedures for all levels of the organization.  Every three years the national board hosts the Triennial meeting, which is scheduled during the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.  The ECW President of Province 5 attends the Triennial as our representative.  The president and the other delegates from each diocese and province conduct the business of the organization and attend educational forums.  General members may also attend as observers.  Details of Triennial will be posted as they are made available.   www.ecwnational.org
The Province 5 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) organization assists every woman of The Episcopal Church in Province 5 to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation, mission, and ministry in the community, the nation and  the world. 

Episcopal Church Women has 4 levels of organization.
    1.  The parish level serves women in each church.  Women gather in service, share their faith, attend educational programs and hold a variety of gatherings  suited to the particular needs of the women of the parish.

    2.  The diocesan level provides connection between the parishes through programs and events. The diocesan leaders inform the province leaders of issues      and concerns in their diocese.  

    3. The province level reaches out to all the women of    the region and the leaders of the dioceses and sends representatives to the national level. All women 
of the region are invited to attend the annual meeting held each spring. We share the business of our organization, enjoy speakers and workshops and share in the sisterhood of the Episcopal Church Women.

    4.  The national level provides the connections to the provinces and establishes the policies and procedures for all levels of the organization.  Every three years the national board hosts the Triennial meeting, which is scheduled during the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.  The ECW President of Province 5 attends the Triennial as our representative.  The president and the other delegates from each diocese and province conduct the business of the organization and attend educational forums.  General members may also attend as observers.  Details of Triennial will be posted as they are made available.

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ECW Province V

2023 Annual Meeting and Retreat


June 2-4, 2023

Lindenwood Retreat Center

Plymouth, Indiana


God's Dream


We will be exploring what it means to be a woman of faith in today's world as we are challenged to answer the call.


Featured Presenters

Kristin Wheeler, modern iconographer

 

In her own words:

"I've always loved traditional icons; they possess an inherent beauty that can be felt deep within our hearts and change us for the better. After researching traditional iconography, it's specific techniques, processes, and materials, I discovered that I craved more of my voice as an artist to shine through rather than copying what's been done for centuries. During the Covid-19 lockdown, I felt a call to start writing icons and was left to use the materials I had available to me; acrylic and gouache paint, block panel wood, and paint markers. I started with Jesus of the Sacred Heart and once I shared him on social media it exploded from there with "can you paint {fill in the blank saint here} too?" and "where can I purchase copies?" So now we have the Ministry of Saints, and it just keeps growing. I am beyond grateful and blessed to do this."


For more on Kristin Wheeler, please see her   website.


And more details are being developed.  Check back here for more information.

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