ECW-NC
Episcopal Church Women in NC
Author: ECW-NC
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Let us pray for an end to the divisions and inequalities that scar God’s creation, particularly the barriers to freedom faced by God’s children throughout the world because of gender; that all who have been formed in God’s image might have equality in pursuit of the blessings of creation. God, in whom there is neither male…
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It’s been said that most organizations meet, eat, and retreat. I pray we do not retreat. What can we do to bring about change? We must be informed and educated. We must be aware of situations facing us, our sisters, daughters, and granddaughters in this time and place. We must seek solutions. Two women in…
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Let us pray for schools and centers of learning throughout the world, for those who lack access to basic education, and for the light of knowledge to blossom and shine in the lives of all God’s people. Eternal God, the author and source of all knowledge and truth: Bless all who seek to learn and…
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Rockingham, N.C., November 18th, ‘27 My dear Bishop Penick: It has been suggested at our Guild meetings that we give a card party as a means of making money for church activities. Mr. Hartzell, our rector, is agreeable, provided it is not out of harmony with church procedure in the larger parishes in the state. Some of us…
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Let us pray for the poor, hungry, and neglected all over the world, that their cries for daily bread may inspire works of compassion and mercy among those to whom much has been given. Almighty and most merciful God, you command us to offer food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted:…
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The Interracial Committee, appointed a few years ago for the purpose of coordinating the work of the Woman’s Auxiliary, has served you faithfully to the best of its ability in bringing about better and more effective relations among the districts. Last year you approved the abolishing of the Negro District as requested. This year the…
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The hand over in the parking lot of the Choppies grocery that sits on the edge of Gaborone, Botswana’s capital city, is complete. My possessions and I leave the Mothers’ Union officers, with whom I’ve spent the past week, and join five representatives of the Anglican Women’s Fellowship. As we drive toward the center of…
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The establishment of Female Societies for the purpose of aiding the contingent expenses of their respective congregations, and for the more worthy objective of relieving the poor; calls for the commendation, and from their general existence in almost every parish, we believe that the aggregate benefit to the church will not be inconsiderable. (Source: Report…
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On Shrove Tuesday I shared a Lenten meditation with some friends in Botswana. It included a message that had recently been forwarded to me: Pray for the International Anglican Women’s Network as it connects Anglican women across the world, encouraging them to become influential, equal participants throughout the Communion and in their own communities.
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It is not incompatible with the 45th Canon, renewedly to notice, and to recommend to the notice of others, the Female Working Association. This Association, by the mere ordinary labor of the hands, during one half day every week, has made enough since last Convention, to contribute, For the annual education of a heathen child,…