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Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice Application Now Available Online – Application Deadline is May 31, 2025
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 deadline for applications this year is May 31, 2025.

Applications may be completed online here or downloaded and mailed and must be submitted by May 31st to be considered for this year. For questions or further information, contact us at [email protected].
Memorial Scholarship Application Now Available Online - Deadline is May 31, 2025
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.

The scholarship application is available online here. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is May 31, 2025. For additional information, please contact us at [email protected].
The recording from our Call to Prayer on February 25th is now available.
May 2-3, 2025  
Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral
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ECW-EDOW will host its annual Baked Goods booth at the Annual Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral.

Join us on Thursday, May 1st, Friday, May 2nd, or Saturday, May 3rd and volunteer for a few hours.

How volunteers can help:
  • Sell at the booth
  • Donate a baked good
  • Recruit your friends to contribute baked goods
  • Help with booth setup or breakdown

To volunteer:
Email Karen or Rosamond at [email protected].

More about Flower Mart is available on the All Hallows Guild Website.
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]