The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Book of Remembrance Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for lay and ordained women of the diocese to do graduate study in areas related to church work, special ministries, and helping professions. Funds are also available for short-term non-degree training in workshops, special seminars and skills training, in church related or social service fields.
The ECW Book of Remembrance, started in 1926 by the Women’s Auxiliary of the diocese, the predecessor to Episcopal Church Women, is a listing by parish of deceased women whose congregations want to honor their memory. The request for entry of a name can be submitted by a congregation, ECW or individual, along with a donation of at least $15. Donations are added to a trust fund which provides the scholarships.
Every parish benefits from the work of women who serve God and church without thought of reward. We hope that your congregation or ECW will support the ECW Book of Remembrance Memorial Scholarship Fund and honor the memory of cherished deceased women of your congregation by submitting their names for inclusion in the ECW Book of Remembrance. The names of women added to the Book by August 31 are read during the celebration of the Eucharist at the annual ECW conference held each Fall, at which time the Book is placed on display.
Scholarship applications should be requested in time to submit them by March 1. Applications for assistance for short-term training can be submitted at any time.
Please send memorial checks payable to the ECW Book of Remembrance to:
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
Attn: ECW Book of Remembrance
412 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
For information about scholarships or submitting memorials, please email sbeegle@diosohio.org.
