St. Timothy’s ECW

by Hillary Gaebler

A new opportunity is now at St. Timothy’s. It is called ECW for short; the longer name is St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Women. This organization is for ALL the women of St. Tim’s.  Where did it come from? Many Episcopal churches have an ECW. If you look at the webpage of the national organization (www.nationalecw.org) you will find the following definition: We are Episcopal Church Women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. However, the common denominator of our members is love of God and the wish to do His work.  What is the ECW Vision? Our Vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church. We aspire to be a Godspark –shining and sharing the Love of Christ.  How did this start at St. Tim’s? A few women who belonged to Crafters for Community Care found they missed the fellowship they shared while they worked on their craft projects. Realizing that “crafting” wasn’t the only way to achieve this special spiritual friendship, the St. Tim’s ECW was started. The hope for the St. Tim’s ECW is threefold: to provide an opportunity of community, the gathering for all of the women of St. Tim’s; to offer opportunities for additional spiritual enrichment; and, to be Christ’s hands in the world.

ECW Past Events

OCTOBER:  The ECW’s first get together was held on Tuesday, October 9th.   A delicious lunch of soup, breads and desserts was enjoyed followed by a demonstration of how to make a Beef Barley Soup jar kit which could be used as a holiday or hostess gift.  Follow the links below for recipes.

NOVEMBER:  The November 13th meeting featured ideas for Holiday Entertaining.  Appetizers and other delicious items were shared as well as recipes. A demonstration of quick puff pastry sweets and savories was presented.

DECEMBER:  An Advent Quiet Morning was sponsored by the ECW and The Prayer Group.  It was cancelled due to weather but was rescheduled to December 9th and again on December 13th.  It was a wonderful opportunity to focus on the true meaning of the season.

FEBRUARY:  A Valentine brunch was held followed by a program presented by Rev. Elizabeth Popplewell on the ECW and its ministry to St. Timothy’s.

MARCH:  A Lenten Quiet Morning was sponsored by The Prayer Group and the ECW on March 1st.
Rev. Mary and Rev. Elizabeth led discussions on personal reconciliation: the power of prayer and forgiveness, the Sacrament of Reconciliation was offered, and there was on opportunity for personal meditation.
 

ECW Favorite Recipes
Beef Barley Soup
Crab Canapé
Cheeseburger Soup
Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels
Santa Fe Stew
Eggs Rellenos Casserole
Butterhorn Rolls
Orange Blossom Coffee Cake
Spiderweb Munch
Oatmeal-Maple Scones
Cheese Spread
Easy Shrimp Spread
Spicy Spinach
St.Timothy's Famous Coffee Cake


ECW Future Events
MAY: Gardening Event
JUNE: Carousel Picnic for kids of all ages at Ewing Park