All Women in the Episcopal Church are Episcopal Church Women
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Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice Due March 31, 2020The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice was established by the ECW Board in 2011 in honor of the work of Bishop John Bryson Chane. Grants are awarded yearly to graduating seniors in the Diocese of Washington who have an interest in social justice. The deadline for applications this year is March 31, 2020.
Students must be active members of an Episcopal church within one of the eight regions of the Diocese of Washington, demonstrate a commitment to social justice, have plans to attend college the fall after their graduation, and submit an application describing their interest. Applications may be downloaded below and must be postmarked by March 1st to be considered for this year. Applications must be accompanied by an official transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. A reference letter from the student's rector and a school administrator or counselor must also be submitted. For further information, contact Carol Tyrance-Graves at ecw@ecw-edow.org. |
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Vision
As Episcopal Church Women (ECW) we continually strive to embody Christ's vision for the world by loving one another as he loves us. We are committed to taking leadership in identifying social injustices and pursuing action for change in response to our Baptismal Covenant. |
Mission
Our mission is to build an accepting atmosphere where every woman is welcomed and valued for her individual ministry. |
Motto
The motto of the ECW of the Diocese of Washington is: Then Jesus answered her, "Woman, great is your faith..." [Matthew 15:28] |
