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 – 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.

Our History
1871 — General Convention authorized the Board of Missions to organize the Women’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions.

1874 — First Triennial Meeting held in New York.

1919 – Along with the Presiding Bishop and National Council, the First National Council Executive Board of Women’s Auxiliary established.

1920 — National Council adopted resolution recognizing in all of its departments the Executive Board of Women’s Auxiliary.

1958 — By action of the National Council, the Executive Board of the Women’s Auxiliary became the General Division of Women’s Work.

1964 — National Council became Executive Council. General Division of Women’s Work has liaison member with voice and vote in every department.

1967 — General Division of Women’s Work and Executive Council vote to suspend bylaws in order to “enter into such new structure with other departments and units as seems appropriate to discharging responsibilities and functions…”

1970 — Resolutions from 1969 Committee for Women meeting approved for trial use.

1973 — Triennial Meeting voted overwhelmingly to continue.

1976 — Triennial Meeting adopted Structure Document, formed Triennial Program and Planning Committee.

1985 — Triennial Meeting adopted bylaws, forming Episcopal Church Women, Episcopal Church, U.S.A.