In living Christ's ministry, we:

Listen to voices of women worldwide;
Promote educational, spiritual, and social programs which minister to women and children;
Encourage the development of women's leadership by example in stewardship, training, and education.

United Thank Offering

The United Thank Offering “UTO” is a way of giving thanks to God who bestows daily blessings. It is a way of showing gratitude for all the blessings of this life, just for being alive, and sometimes for tremendous life-changing experiences.

UTO is an integral arm of the mission work of the Episcopal Church. A parish's United Thank Offering ingathering may be held twice a year, usually in  the Spring and Fall. The Diocesan alms basin and stole may be borrowed for use during your celebration. All donations are forwarded to the National UTO for grant awards.

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Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Diocese of Washington was established in 1925. MSF grants are made to lay and ordained women pursuing post graduate degrees in Christian ministry and social work. Women enrolled in the Diocesan Diaconate program are eligible. Contributions are made by parishes in memory of their deceased women.

Many parishioners are now beginning to think of MSF as a unique way of expressing one’s gratitude for the good life that God has granted. MSF is also one way to commemorate those who have left us. Some parishes have designated the Memorial Scholarship Fund in their budgets as a special line item.

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Church Periodical Club

The Church Periodical Club is an independent, affiliated organization of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. Its work is dedicated to the worldwide ministry of the Printed Word and to the promotion of Christian ministry.

Church Periodical Club was founded about one hundred years ago by Mary Jane Fargo in order to provide enrichment for lonely missionaries on the frontier. The “CPC” is still operating on the frontiers of faith as it provides printed and audiovisual materials to isolated populations all over the world. Thus, the needs of seminarians and shut-ins are met everywhere.

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Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice

The 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 2020 recipients include: India Elizabeth Berry from Christ Church, Georgetown, Kelechi Ogbuokiri from Trinity Episcopal Church, DC, and Caroline Thorne from Good Shepherd, Silver Spring.The ECW Board is proud to recognize these young people in the amount of $1000 each and we wish them well in their first year of college.

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 31st to be considered for this year.

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2020 Chane Scholarship Recipients