ECW-NC
Episcopal Church Women in NC
Author: ECW-NC
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There is a large Sunday-school about four miles from Walnut Cove, conducted by Mrs. Joseph Blackburn. (Source: The Rev. Charles Fetter, Parochial Report, Christ Church, Walnut Cove, 1895 Journal of Convention, 120)
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On the 8th of July, 1885, this Parish began the work of extending and remodeling the church building. It is now finished and paid for. A tower has been erected and 12 feet added to the length of the church; also a gallery with capacity for seating fifty persons. The interior now presents an exceedingly…
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After dinner Dr. Speight with his daughter Agnes drove Mr. Eborn, Miss Sarah Eborn and me in his automobile to Creswell, a beautiful and inspiring ride. This is the second travel this fall by automobile: times are progressing, and we must progress with them. We had a hearty service that night in Creswell, led by…
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I am glad to mention that there has been a revival of interest in the Ladies’ Benevolent Society, and that they have resolved to work more zealously for Parochial objects; and also, to unite, without change of organization, with the Woman’s Auxiliary Society of the General Church. Though the material result of this may not…
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During the past year (chiefly by the help of the bishop, the Woman’s Auxiliary and generous friends of other Dioceses) a new Church fifty by twenty-four feet, has been put under roof, and all the debt paid except $60, and so soon as this is paid a floor will be laid, window sashes procured and…
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This year in which I have served as your President has seen such great changes in the life of our people that it seems much longer than twelve months since we met together in Tarboro. At that time our country had been at war for almost six months but we had not begun to suffer…
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b. September 2, 1978 by Allison Rankin, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Wilmington, NC, 2013 Erica Lynne Wyatt Graves, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Wilmington, North Carolina, is the silent worker bee. Her faithful presence and quiet leadership are made manifest in many ways. This includes producing the weekly church bulletin since our Myrtle Grove Middle School…
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During this period of change and trial how has our Auxiliary fared? Have we advanced, held our ground, or retreated? My answer to this must be based on your reports to me and to your Diocesan Officers, and on my contacts with you at District Meetings and through your letters… . I can report a…
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The ladies of the Church in Enfield have recently raised money enough to light it up beautifully; so that hereafter we shall be enabled to hold evening as well as morning services in it. Since the Church has been lighted up, our evening services have been well attended. (Source: A. S. Smith, Parochial Report, Church…
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b. January 14, 1977 by Ellen C Weig, Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Hillsborough, 2012 Standing on a podium, arms raised, baton poised, Megan paused to look at each person in the choir and the instrumentalists. St. Matthew’s Easter season premiere performance of Handel’s Messiah was about to begin. The choir, in black formal attire, was…