Women's Ministries in Western Massachusetts
Many Women's organizations are represented on the board for the Episcopal Church Women.
Diocesan Episcopal Church Women
The Mission of the Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Western Massachusetts is to become a cornerstone of community, learning and ministry that seeks to invite all women into fellowship. Diocesan Contact: Susan Howland, 132 Osgood Rd, Charlton, MA 01507. (508) 248-6112. More ...
The Order of the Daughters of the King
An order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the historic episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the rule of prayer and the rule of service. Diocesan Contact: Mariana Bauman: 47 Ruskin St., Springfield, MA. 01108 (413) 733-1208, Marianab@earthlink.net. More ...
The United Thank Offering
A vital volunteer mission arm of the Episcopal Church reaching out to the whole church with a message of the joy and power of prayer. Diocesan Contact: ECW Board: ecw.wma@gmail.com
The Girl's Friendly Society (GFS)
An international organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church for girls and young women. The purpose of GFS is to provide a support system for girls, helping them grow and mature into productive, healthy adulthood.
Diocesan Contact: Carol Bushmen: 9 Acrebrook Road, Springfield, MA. 01129. (413) 783-2635. carolabushman@hotmail.com
National Altar Guild Association
The purpose of the National Altar Guild Association is to unite all altar guilds, encouraging and deepening the spiritual life of all members so that worship to Almighty God may be offered in the beauty of holiness.
Diocesan Contact: Mary Alice Worden: 7 Leland Hill Road, South Grafton, MA 01560. (508) 839-7896, marialycew@aol.com.
Church Periodical Club
An Episcopal institution whose ministry is to supply books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs free to those who cannot otherwise obtain them, and to raise the money to achieve this.
Diocesan Contact: The Rev. Mary Gustafson, 183 South St., Southbridge, MA 01550. (508) 765-4973, gustafso1@earthlink.net.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
There are links at www.shawlministry.com with directions for making prayer shawls, prayer links and prayer squares, suggestions for how to begin this ministry.
(Submitted by Susan Howland)