St. Mary Anne’s has two women’s groups. All the women of the parish are considered members of these fellowship groups.
The Episcopal Church Women
The ECW is an active fellowship ministry at St. Mary Anne’s. Meetings are held periodically during the year. Two yearly fellowship events are:
- Our summer evening potluck picnic (usually held at a parishioner’s home in mid-June)
- A Christmas Soup Dinner. During the Christmas dinner, the ECW holds an Annual Drive for a worthwhile organization, such as a local women’s shelter.
- The Christmas Cookie Walk. Held each December, this is a favorite of parishioners and the local community. The ECW bakes cookies, which are then sold as a fundraiser at this delightful event.
- The Perennial Plant Table and the Hot Dog Sale at St. Mary Anne’s Garden Market. Funds support worthy causes such as the Food Pantry, the Diocese’s Children’s Home Foundation, the Bishop’s Guild, and Parish Hall kitchen repairs and supplies.
- Pastoral and hospitality ministries, such as funeral luncheons. The group serves hospitality, comfort, and food to grieving parishioners and their families at the conclusion of a loved one’s funeral service. (During funeral arrangements with the clergy, immediate family members must indicate their desire for a luncheon, and then plans can be made with the appropriate ECW representative.)
Wednesday Women
Wednesday Women is a fun social event. On the first Wednesday of the month, four times a year, parish women are invited to a catered lunch with an activity in the Parish Hall from 12:00-1:30 PM.