Sandhills (IV)

Sandhills Convocation Contact

Fredericka Clarkson is chair of the ECW of the Sandhills convocation. She can be reached via email.

Sandhills Convocation Report
Annual Meeting 2021

The Sandhills Convocation is composed of eight Episcopal Churches:

Ansonville, All Souls’
Hamlet, All Saints’
Laurinburg, St. David’s
Rockingham, Church of the Messiah
Sanford, St. Thomas’
Seven Lakes, St. Mary Magdalene
Southern Pines, Emmanuel Parish
Southern Pines, Chapel of the Transfiguration
Wadesboro, Calvary Church

The Sandhills Convocation has not been meeting. However, B. J. Lowry, President of All Saint’s Hamlet, and I talk quite frequently. We both sent in UTO contributions from All Saints Hamlet and Calvary Church, Wadesboro.

St. Thomas’ in Sanford meets on Friday nights for a session called family night. They publish a newsletter and recently reported:

“Thirty four members of Women of the Church gathered for the first meeting of the 2018-19 year. President Joan Griswold opened the meeting, welcomed all in attendance, and recognized The Rev. Dr. Talmage Bandy and Jessie McKay, guest speakers.

The program centered on a description of the new solar lighting program just introduced in Tanzania by Karimu. Inspiring stories were shared by The Rev. Dr. Bandy and Ms. McKay. Tanzanian homes previously lit by charcoal fires now shine with light. With pig and goat sales, Tanzanian women continue to improve lives for themselves and their families.

Attendees inquired about partnering with Tanzanian Christians. Additionally, it was suggested that liturgical clothing replaced at St. Thomas’ be donated to the Tanzanian churches. Mary Lee Dutton made a motion that $600 be given from WOC funds to purchase additional solar kits. The motion passed.”

Episcopal Church Women - Calvary, Wadesboro

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation, mission and ministry in the community, nation and the world. All women who belong to Calvary and All Souls’ are members of ECW and are invited to join in this work and ministry. Meetings are held monthly, and participation provides opportunities for fun, fellowship, prayer and study.

ECW projects include Meals on Wheels, participation in the World Day of Prayer, fundraising for community projects, and taking part in services sponsored by the Interchurch Council. Its work is carried out through committees including Devotional Life, Programs, Pastoral Care, United Thank Offering, Altar Guild, Church Periodical Club, Hospitality, and Missions.

2020 ECW officers

Co-presidents: Martha Flinchum and Susan Hallman
Secretary: Marcie Hushion
Treasurer: Joanne Huntley