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Our History

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) was first recognized as an independent group in 1985. ECW evolved from the Women's Auxiliary Missionary Society, whose first national Triennial meeting was held in 1874. Much of the early work involved fundraising in support of female missionaries, eventually leading to the formation of the United Thank Offering.

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Regions

The Diocese of Washington is made up of eight geographic regions. Those are the District of Columbia, North, Central and South; Montgomery County, North, Central and South; Prince George's County, North and Southern Maryland. They are presented below in alphabetical order beginning with the Central Montgomery region.

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ECW-EDOW Bylaws

The bylaws of the Episcopal Church Women - Diocese of Washington were last revised at the Annual General Meeting on February 7, 2004.

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Board Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly Board meetings (generally second Saturday of each month), Annual Board Retreats, Annual General Meeting, Diocesan Days and workshops.
  • Read the Handbook of information for Episcopal Church Women.
  • Read the President’s memo and the minutes and make any additions or corrections to the minutes before attending the Board meeting.
  • Notify the Secretary or President if unable to attend the monthly Board meeting.

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