Welcome to the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia
January 2012
Dear Sisters in Christ,
Greetings! I hope each of you has had a joyous Christmas and will have a wonderful New Year filled with God’s love and peace.
I greet each of you with joy and great excitement as your new ECW Diocesan President. My appointment by Bishop Shannon was accepted with a reverent and gracious heart. Beblon Parks, past president, has served us well and will be tough to follow. However, I truly believe that God always calls us to be our own unique selves and asks us simply to use the gifts and talents He has blessed us with, to do his work.
I know that with the support of each of you and God’s guidance, we will continue the work of the ECW, as we continue to explore news paths in our journey with the Lord.
A new task force committee has been appointed and is chaired by Sharon Nachman. The committee has already begun evaluating surveys that many of you throughout the diocese completed last fall. Our goals continue to be trying to meet the spiritual needs of all women throughout the Diocese of VA in this age of working women. We will continue to work closely with our Bishop Shannon Johnston to uplift many of the diocesan projects and ministries.
SAVE THE DATES: We are already planning our programs for the 2012 Spring Open Board to be held at Pohick Episcopal Church in Lorton on May 31st and the 121st ECW Annual meeting to be held at Christ Church in Glen Allen on October 25th. More information will be available as we approach the dates. We have a wonderful workshop and speaker planned!
Again, my heart is filled with love and excitement as we continue our journey with Christ, working together in joyous service!
Blessings and Love in Christ,
Pat
