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The Diocese of Ohio is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion represented in the United States by The Episcopal Church.

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Episcopal Church Women

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 to 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.

Purpose

The ECW in the Diocese of Ohio is the fellowship of all the women of the church and is organized to enable the women to serve our Lord through worship, stewardship and fellowship. The ECW is organized to assist the women of the Episcopal Church to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world and take their place as leaders in the life, governance and worship of the church.

 

Save the Dates

146th Annual ECW Meeting

The ECW Diocese of Ohio invites you to the 146th Annual Meeting & Retreat on September 13 & 14, 2024.  We will enjoy an overnight stay at Bellwether Farm.  Reception begins at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday.  

 

Diocesan ECW Officers

Contact an ECW Officer

President

Susan Quill
216.973.6887

Immediate Past President

Barbara Jones
330.793.0540

Treasurer

Rose Ann Brennan
216.386.6248

Secretary

Elaine Willis
216.321.4311

UTO Coordinator

Lorie Scheer
216.973.9893

Worship Chair

Sue Mueller
440.552.2491

 

Carlotta East Scholarship

The Carlotta East Scholarship Fund was established to assist Episcopal women who need aid to complete their education, upgrade skills before returning to the workforce, or complete religious training.

The fund, established in 1945 with a bequest of $7,874.88, is invested with the Trustees of the Diocese of Ohio. In June 1988, the invested amount was increased by $5,000 when the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Board voted to transfer this amount from the Carlotta East liquid assets to the principal of the Carlotta East Scholarship Fund. The income from this investment is used to grant scholarship aid to Episcopal women. The usual grant for scholarship aid is approximately $1,000 per applicant. Exceptions in amounts granted may be made by the Carlotta East Scholarship Committee.

If additional donations are received for Carlotta East Scholarships, that amount is added to the amount available for distribution to candidates.

The Carlotta East Scholarship Committee reviews the grant applications and submits recommendations to the Diocese of Ohio ECW Board Meeting, which is held prior to the Diocese of Ohio ECW Annual Meeting, held in April or May.  The Diocese of Ohio ECW Board reviews the grant applications and usually approves the recommendations from the Carlotta East Scholarship Committee. 

The deadline for the application is April 30.

Information & Guidelines Scholarship Application (Word)

 

Book of Remembrance

Eliza Jennings Backus, who was the president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Ohio from 1919 to 1929, realized that the Board's Expense Fund was insufficient for its work. Nominees for office were limited to those who were able to afford the necessary expenses. She inaugurated the idea of the Eliza Jennings Backus Endowment by means of a Book of Remembrance.

Mrs. Backus presented the first volume of The Book of Remembrance, a beautifully hand-tooled purple leather book. The Schmid Family of Canton generously presented the second volume in 1949. It is also hand-tooled and is bound in red leather. A third volume was started in 1973, and a fourth volume is now in use. All of the books will be on display at Annual Meetings.

If you wish to memorialize or to honor someone who has been in any way connected with women's work in the Church, either by giving or in service, you may have her name inscribed in The Book of Remembrance.

For each name inscribed, a minimum donation of $5.00 to the Eliza Backus Endowment Fund is required. Interest paid on the investment is sent to the Diocesan Board for travel expenses.

Download the Book of Remembrance Form

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