ECW
   The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) of St. Mark’s is the fellowship of ALL women of the Church with the purpose of empowering each other to live the life for which Christ called us.  We join together sharing His love through outreach, fellowship and spiritual growth.  Through the years, men have also become involved with the ECW and they continue to serve with us on various committees.  
   The ECW is a broad ministry of service and our fundraising goals are accomplished through the Treasure House, the resale shop we operate, and the annual St. Mark’s Chili Supper and Bazaar. The Treasure House contributed $75,000 to the ECW budget in 2007.  The Chili Supper and Bazaar resulted in a profit of more than $29,000 in 2006.
   In 2006, the ECW gave $54,705 which included $10,000 to Some Other Place and $5,000 to Ubi Caritas.  We provided college and camp scholarships to our parishioners in the amount of $7,300 and another $5,000 to the All Saints Scholarship Fund.  We gave $13,014.04 for Emergency Assistance including, $6,170 to our parishioners for Hurricane Rita damage.