ECW-NC
Episcopal Church Women in NC
Author: ECW-NC
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August 10, 1813 – July 21, 1903 by Ellen Chesley Weig, St. Matthew’s Church, Hillsborough, NC, 2015 Mary Curtis was a clergyman’s wife. Some of her letters, written at the end of the Civil War, were the focus of St. Matthew’s participation in Hillsborough’s sesquicentennial celebration of the end of the war. Hillsborough was the…
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The Rev. Roma C. Fortune, whose work among the deaf is a Diocesan project of the Auxiliary this year, through his son’s interpreting, made an interesting talk about his ministry to the lonely dwellers in the silent world. (Source: “Woman’s Auxiliary Meeting,” The Carolina Churchman, May 1935)
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Of the above reported contributions (in money) to the Thompson Orphanage, $150.00 was collected and given by St. Agnes’ Guild, which also contributed to the same most deserving charity, boxes of clothing and other supplies, valued at $50.00, additional. The “Mother’s Meetings” contributed $10.00 worth of supplies to the Orphanage, which is not included in…
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At our last annual meeting, a letter was received from Miss Emery, suggesting that at the various summer resorts Missionary Garden Parties be held during the summer months. In response, we held the first of these garden parties in our Diocese, at Saura Town, the beautiful summer home of Miss Ruth Hairston, our United Offering…
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The Woman’s Auxiliary disbursed from April, 1896, to April, 1897, $139.35. The Daughters of the King, Emmanuel Chapter, from May 4, 1896, to April 25th, 1897, collected $44.55, and paid out $23.88, and have balance on hand of $34.97. (Source: The Rev. B. S. Bronson, Parochial Report, Emmanuel Church, Warrenton, 1897 Journal of Convention, 106)
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The Sunday School continues in the same prosperous condition as heretofore, and the Industrious Society composed of the Ladies of the Church, still labour in their benevolent work of relieving the destitute and unfortunate. The Rev. J. R. Goodman, Parochial Report, Christ Church, New Bern, 1832 Journal of Convention, 11
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Among the number confirmed by the Bishop in St. James’ Mission, on last Easter a year ago, two have fallen asleep in Jesus, – Mrs. Amelia Alston, mother of the Rev. P. P. Alston, Missionary in charge of St. Michael’s and All Angels’, Charlotte, and Miss Elizabeth Quince. Their intense sufferings were born with great…
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b. May 12, 1947 by Lucy Couch Payne Paynter, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, NC, 2016 After retiring from 31 years as an educator (teacher and administrator), Kay transferred that same passion for service and ministry to the many outreach opportunities at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC. There she was drawn in by…
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The stories and contributions of churchwomen and “women workers” will be featured during the Diocese of North Carolina’s History Day 2016 – “Hearts, Homes & the Holy Spirit: Mission and Ministry in North Carolina Mill Villages, 1890-1940.” This event will take place on Saturday, April 9th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia, NC. To…
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An appeal for Help from the Rev. N. C. Duncan (Good Shepherd, Cooleemee): “For some time I have been working towards the establishment of a clinic here in connection with our work, the plan being to secure a graduate nurse, and have headquarters in two rooms in the parish house. I am glad to report…