Loading...Source: Site page, Ministries > Episcopal Church Women (ECW), Christ Church Riverdale (CCR).
Key points
- National ECW has existed since 1871: champions women's rights and the Christian foundation of God and family; a ministry of the Episcopal Church; programs feed, educate and provide grants worldwide.
- CCR chapter reactivated in 2026, supported by emily-anderson-lukanich and the Vestry. Aims: gatherings, spiritual growth, fellowship.
- Daughters of Bethany Daughters of the King (DOK) chapter, est. 2020, collaborates.
- Officers (to be presented for commissioning and installation later this year): Stephanie Mitchell (President), Mandy Colgan (VP), Sarah Rybka (Treasurer), elizabeth-weeks (Secretary), Aija Sears (Altar Guild/DOK rep).
- Lenten United Thank Offering raised nearly $700 before May submission.
- First annual general meeting: afternoon tea, Sat May 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; guest speaker Dianne Roberts, ECW Province II Chair.
Upcoming event
- Spiritual Workshop and Potluck Tea, "Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts": Sat Nov 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at CCR.
- Led by Rev. Deacon Marcia Blaize Callender (Deacon at Saint Michael's Episcopal Church, Upper West Side, since Oct 2024; former CCR member: Sunday School teacher, Eucharistic Minister, Vestry member and Warden).
- RSVP and say what sweet/savory treat you will bring; ECW provides teas; donations welcome. Contact: ecw@christchurchriverdale.org.
