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Episcopal Church Women Diocese of Southwest Florida

Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women, also known as the ECW, empower women to do Christ’s ministry in the world.

Founded in 1891, the Episcopal Church Women support and connect all women in their Christian mission and ministries, sharing faith and fellowship.

Episcopal Church WomenEach parish has an ECW chapter; these groups work together across the Diocese of Southwest Florida to share in their common mission of serving Christ. The ECW vision is for all women of the Diocese to become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Episcopal Church. 
 
The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida hold their annual meeting in November at DaySpring Episcopal Center.
 
Their 50th Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, was streamed.
 
 
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2022 Events


ECW Combined Deanery Leadership Workshops
 

  • April 17 - Easter

  • April 19 - DOK Spring Retreat - DaySpring

  • May 21 - DOK President's Meeting

  • May 24  - ECW Diocesan Board Meeting-10 am via Zoom

  • June 5 - DOK Ingathering - Masters Fund

  • June 6-8 - ECW Province IV Meeting - Kanuga, Hendersonville, NC

  • June 22-26 - DOK National Triennial - Baltimore, Maryland

  • July 7 - 14 - 150th Triennial - Baltimore, Maryland

  • August 27 - DOK President's Meeting

  • September 17 - DOK Executive Board Meeting via Zoom

  • September 27 - Diocesan Executive Board Meeting - 10 am via Zoom

 

ECW Deanery Fall Leadership Workshops

  • October 2 - DOK Executive Board Meeting

  • October 3-7  DOK Province IV Fall Retreat - Kanuga, Hendersonville, NC

  • October 14-15 Diocese of Southwest Florida @ Charlotte Harbor Event Center

  • October 30 - DOK Fall Assembly

  • November 1 - DOK Ingathering - Endowment

  • November 4  - ECW Diocesan Board Meeting, 1 pm @ DaySpring - Board Overnight

  • November 5  - Celebration of Women @ DaySpring sponsored by DOK and ECW

  • November 19 - DOK President's Meeting

ECW News Across Diocese

The Very Rev. Kim Coleman Message to 50th Anniversary ECW

November 12, 2020

PARRISH - The Very Rev. Kim Coleman of the Diocese of Virginia spoke to the 50th Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.

New Episcopal Church Women Handbook Available

December 17, 2019

PARRISH - The yearly handbook for the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida is available online HERE.

Karen Patterson of National ECW Present at Annual Meeting

September 01, 2019

PARRISH - The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida will hold their annual meeting Nov. 21, 2019. Their speaker is Karen O. Patterson, National ECW President. The meeting begins at 9 a.m.

Contact Information
Executive Board

PRESIDENT

Michelle Schombs
Phone: 727-789-4619
Email: [email protected]
Church of the Good Shepherd, Dunedin

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Jackie Smith
Phone: 216-337-7615
Email: [email protected]
St. John's Episcopal Church, Clearwater

TREASURER

Berenice (Berry) Ludwig
Phone: 727-348-4766
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Vincent's, St. Petersburg

SECRETARY

Miriam Benitez-Nixon
Phone: 727-466-1492
Cell: 646-221-5590
Email: [email protected]
Church of the Good Shepherd, Dunedin 

Ministries

CHURCH PERIODICAL CLUB

Jackie Smith
601 Starkey Rd. #68
Largo, FL 33771
Phone: 216-337-7615
Email: [email protected]
St. John's Episcopal Church, Clearwater

MISSION & MINISTRY

Jan Sessions
Phone:  727-796-2675
Cell:  727-743-7762
Email:  [email protected]
Good Samaritan, Clearwater

UNITED THANK OFFERING

Jackie Smith
Phone: 216-337-7615
Email: [email protected]
St. John's Episcopal Church, Clearwater

Deanery Director

Clearwater
Donna Davis
Cell: 727-251-1993
Email: [email protected]
Good Samaritan, Clearwater

Fort Myers
To be Announced

Manasota
Nancy M. Monti
941-351-9258
[email protected]
Church of the Nativity, Sarasota

Naples:
Lana J. Fitzgerald
Phone:239-394-4738
Cell: 239-281-4963
Email: [email protected]
St. Mark’s, Marco Island

St. Petersburg:

To be Announced

Tampa

Venice

Ann Beers
18605 McCoy Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
942-743-3148, Cell: 941-743-3148
[email protected]
Church of the Good Shepherd Punta Gorda

Ex-Officio Members

ALTAR GUILD

Sarah Hill
Phone:  727-525-8340
Email:  [email protected]
St. Peter’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg

SARA HOWELL MEMORIAL FUND

Lana J. Fitzgerald -Contact
Phone: 239-394-4738
Cell: 239-281-4963
Email: [email protected]
St. Mark's, Marco Island

North Sara Howell Coordinator

Barbara Counts
Phone: 727-864-6796
Cell: 727-452-4484
Email: [email protected]
St. Matthew's, St. Petersburg

South Sarah Howell Coordinator

Barbara Willis
Phone: 941-497-3949
Email: [email protected]
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Venice

Randy Lindquist
Phone:239-394-8621
Cell: 239-281-4963
Email: [email protected]
St. Mark’s, Marco Island

 

HISTORIAN/ARCHIVIST

Barbara Counts
Phone: 727-864-6796
Cell: 727-452-4484
Email: [email protected]
St. Matthew's, St. Petersburg

NATIONAL ECW BOARD PRESIDENT

Karen Patterson
Phone: 352-567-6254
E-mail: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Dade City

PROVINCE IV ECW PRESIDENT

Ms. Becky Taylor Scott
Phone: 903-571-6305
Email: [email protected]

PROVINCE IV ECW REP

Mary Beth Welch
Email: [email protected]

Daughters of the King

Jackie Smith -  President
Phone: 216-337-7615
Email: [email protected]
St. John's Episcopal Church, Clearwater

Wendy Martucci, Vice President
Cell:941-374-3416  Email: [email protected]           
St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, Sarasota

Calendar Workbook Archive 

2021 Handbook

2020 Handbook

2019 Handbook

2018 Handbook

2017 Handbook

2015 Handbook

2014 Handbook