Welcome to
Episcopal Church Women Diocese Western North Carolina
Our Vision for Episcopal Church Women (ECW), Diocese of Western North Carolina, is that we continue to come together as a community of women to do ministry and mission. To live out our Baptismal Covenant by sharing God’s love working as peacemakers, taking care of God’s creation, doing social justice work, and aspiring to be a Godspark*, shining and sharing Christ’s love in our communities and around the world.
ECW Board Diocese of Western North Carolina
* Godspark— from Enneagram: The core self – the part of us made in God’s image, the spirit, soul.
ECW at St Mark’s, Gastonia
ECW at Thompson Family Focus
Diane Mance, Bishop José, Margaret King
A Celebration with a Purpose…
On June 3, 2023, Episcopal Church Women Diocese Western North Carolina came together at Lake Lure Inn & Spa, Lake Lure NC to celebrate their 150 years of mission and ministry. Keynote speaker, Katerina K. Whitley, gave an oral history of the women’s work since 1872 to present. Women watched a video from Bishop José thanking them for their dedication for service within the church. Women from various churches, gave a recap of their own ministry. A good time was shared by all.
About Us
Our History
150 Years of Service…
The first Diocesan Woman’s Auxiliary in the diocese of NC, which at that time covered the whole state, was in 1882. Remarkably though, as early as 1872, the first Woman’s Auxiliary was organized in Trinity Church, Asheville, and in St. James, Lenoir, which followed in 1878…
Our Ministries
Our Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has been meeting the need of others in our diocese through these programs/projects for the past 99 years. We hope you will join us as we continue to reach out to our parishes and our communities with your support.
Contact Us
Episcopal Church Women Diocese Western North Carolina
PO Box 97, Dana, NC 28724 | president@ecwwnc.org.com
828-230-0557
Please email us using the form below with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have.