ECW’s “Fishing for Souls” Gathering Brings Women Together in Faith

May 2, 2026

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) gathered May 1–2, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for its 139th Annual Gathering, “Fishing for Souls.”

We are delighted to recognize this year’s ECW Honored Women:

  • Lauren Dunn, St. George’s Episcopal Church
  • Kathleen Turner, Christ Episcopal Church
  • Sharon Pontiff, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

The gathering also featured guest speakers Brother Todd van Alstyne and the Rev. Annie Jung. Bishop Shannon Duckworth was the celebrant and preacher at the Eucharist. 

Graduation Day for Laura Freeze

Graduation Day for Laura Freeze

by | May 16, 2026 |

Congratulations to Laura Freeze, who graduated from the A. C. Marble School for Theological Formation, an affiliate of the Iona Collaborative at Seminary of the Southwest and diocesan training school for the Diocese of Mississippi. Thank you to all who helped make...

Happening #85

Happening #85

by | May 15, 2026 |

Happening #85 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge  on April 10 -12 was everything we hoped for! To see our young people contribute so deeply to this weekend was a joy to witness — and what it's all about. A heartfelt thank you to Lauren Dunn, Sarah Bolt, and Fr....