The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's (ECW)

Tue., Feb 07	RSVP by Feb. 7 to attend An Evening to Remember Click here to register online. Hosted in a parishioner's home, this event is a lively evening of fellowship. The Evening Social will be held on Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8:30 PM at the home of Rick and Susan McConn. Spouses and friends are welcome. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event costs $25/person. Valet parking will be available. The deadline to RSVP has been extended to Tuesday, February 7. Event Co-Chairs: Katrina Murchison & Margaret Murphy The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Thu., Feb 09	ECW Evening Social - An Evening to Remember Click here to register online. Hosted in a parishioner's home, this event is a lively evening of fellowship. The Evening Social will be held on Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8:30 PM at the home of Rick and Susan McConn. Spouses and friends are welcome. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event costs $25/person. Valet parking will be available. RSVP by Tuesday, February 7 to Katrina Murchison. Event Co-Chairs: Katrina Murchison & Margaret Murphy The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Thu., Feb 09	St. Martha's Guild needs your help with the ECW Evening Social event - this is a fun way to meet new people Ladies ... the "soul" function of ECW's St. Martha's Guild is to serve as our hostesses for ECW events throughout the year, and St. Martha's Guild needs you. We need help with the ECW Evening Social event on Thursday, February 9. It's a fun way to meet new people and attend the event at the same time. No skills or experience are necessary. Please consider volunteering to help make this event a huge success. Contact Shelly Newton or Pepette Mongrain for more information. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.
Sat., Feb 11	New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months) Burp cloths Socks Receiving blankets Changing pads Pacifiers Diapers and wipes Infant to toddler bath tubs Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.) Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14
Sat., Feb 18	New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months) Burp cloths Socks Receiving blankets Changing pads Pacifiers Diapers and wipes Infant to toddler bath tubs Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.) Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14
Wed., Feb 22	Ash Wednesday 24-hour Prayer Vigil All parishioners are invited to join the Daughters of the King (DOK) and the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) for the Ash Wednesday 24-hour Prayer Vigil on February 22. The Chapel will be open for prayer, 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. You are invited to pray at home, at work, or in the Chapel. For more information, contact the Daughters of the King at dok@stmartinsepiscopal.org. St. Martin's Daughters of the King has a long history of service in all aspects of St. Martin's parish life and the Houston community at large. As a group and individually, we provide hundreds of hours of service every month. The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating prayer and service in our daily lives. Come to a meeting and find out what DOK is all about! For more information, contact the DOK at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org. [Updated 10-13-2011]
Sat., Feb 25	New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months) Burp cloths Socks Receiving blankets Changing pads Pacifiers Diapers and wipes Infant to toddler bath tubs Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.) Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14
Sat., Mar 03	ECW sponsored Baby Shower Baby Shower for 10 ladies from The Source for Women of Houston Friday, March 2, Set-up and decorate 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Room 210-212, Payne Education Center Saturday, March 3, Baby Shower 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Room 210-212, Payne Education Center The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are hosting a baby shower for 10 women from The Source for Women of Houston. We need volunteers to form a mini committee to secure donations and bag and tag the items in advance of the event. Many others are needed to decorate, provide and serve food, donate new "big gift" items, lead shower games, offer ministerial moments and much more! For more information, contact Nancy Troxel. The Source for Women of Houston serves those in our community with unintended pregnancies and educates them to be better mothers, to know and love the Lord, and to help break the cycle of crisis. Come and be a part of the hands and feet of Christ as we tangibly meet the needs of each of these courageous moms.
Sat., Apr 07	ECW Easter Egg Hunt The ECW is hosting the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, beginning at 10:30 AM in the Old Church; bring your Easter baskets. A photographer will take "egg-cellent" photos with the Easter Bunny! We also will have drinks and cookies in Founders' Hall, balloon makers and face painters scattered around, and a petting zoo and "jumpy house." Easter Egg Hunt Chairs: Aubrey Slye and Natalie Castellanos. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., Apr 15	UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., Apr 22	UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Wed., Apr 25	ECW Spring Tea Join us for this special event on Wednesday, April 25 in the Cloister Garden for refreshments and fellowship from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. It's "exac-tea" what the doctor ordered to kick start spring. Please check back for more information. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Wed., Apr 25	St. Martha's Guild needs your help with the ECW Spring Tea - this is a fun way to meet new people Ladies ... the "soul" function of ECW's St. Martha's Guild is to serve as our hostesses for ECW events throughout the year, and St. Martha's Guild needs you. We need help with the ECW Spring Tea on Wednesday, April 25. It's a fun way to meet new people and attend the event at the same time. No skills or experience are necessary. Please consider volunteering to help make this event a huge success. Contact Shelly Newton or Pepette Mongrain for more information. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.
Sun., Apr 29	UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., May 06	ECW Officer Installation, during 11:15 AM worship The ECW Officer Installation will be held on Sunday, May 6, during the 11:15 AM service in The Church. Please check back for more information. [Updated 1-27-2012] The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., May 06	UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., Oct 14	UTO Fall Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, November 4, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting October 14. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Tue., Oct 16	22nd Annual Joy of Giving Market; our Tuesday Preview Night - be one of the first to see the fabulous gifts offered by over 80 merchants The 22nd Annual Joy of Giving Market will be held: Tuesday, October 16, 6:00-9:00 PM ($15 admission) Wednesday & Thursday, October 17-18, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Over 80 merchants offering fabulous gifts for everyone on your Christmas list,stylish clothing, one-of-a-kind accessories and unique home decor items. Delicious ECW Pantry Items Daily Silent Auctions in St. Elisabeth's Refectory Boxed lunches at Cafe St. Martin's Snacks and beverages at the new ECW Concession Stand Package check available in the Activity Center Golf carts available to transport shoppers to/from the parking lots For safety reasons, no strollers, carts or wagons are permitted. All proceeds support ECW Outreach initiatives in support of women and children. If you have any questions about our 2012 Joy of Giving Market, please send an e-mail to joyofgiving@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Merchant Information: Check back soon to download a PDF of the merchant application. [Keywords: ECW, Bazaar] The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] [Updated 1-23-2012]
Wed., Oct 17	22nd Annual Joy of Giving Market (free admission on Wednesday and Thursday) The 22nd Annual Joy of Giving Market will be held: Tuesday, October 16, 6:00-9:00 PM ($15 admission) Wednesday & Thursday, October 17-18, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Over 80 merchants offering fabulous gifts for everyone on your Christmas list,stylish clothing, one-of-a-kind accessories and unique home decor items. Delicious ECW Pantry Items Daily Silent Auctions in St. Elisabeth's Refectory Boxed lunches at Cafe St. Martin's Snacks and beverages at the new ECW Concession Stand Package check available in the Activity Center Golf carts available to transport shoppers to/from the parking lots For safety reasons, no strollers, carts or wagons are permitted. All proceeds support ECW Outreach initiatives in support of women and children. If you have any questions about our 2012 Joy of Giving Market, please send an e-mail to joyofgiving@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Merchant Information: Click here to download a PDF of the merchant application. [Keywords: ECW, Bazaar] The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] [Updated 1-23-2012]
Sun., Oct 21	UTO Fall Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, November 4, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting October 14. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., Oct 28	UTO Fall Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, November 4, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting October 14. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., Nov 04	UTO Fall Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, November 4, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting October 14. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]
Sun., May 05	UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support outreach programs of dioceses in Houston, nationally and globally. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that services the homeless. Give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope, found in the Narthex on May 5. Please consider this as a special chance for each of us to say thank you for all the gifts poured into our lives, enabling us to reach out to many others in His love. -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]