Dear Women of ECC,
We are at the beginning of the Lenten season. Lenten practices may include adding something instead of taking something away, or possibly both. No matter how you choose to celebrate Lent, with increased prayer, daily Scripture readings or additional service, we hope that you are connecting more closely with God and the gift of His Son.

Sacred Stitches meets on the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and their next meeting is Thursday, March 16, 2023. Everyone who wants to sew is welcome to join. Please contact Jan Schaeffer at 860-875-5581 with any questions.

Women’s Fellowship has scheduled an All-Church Game Afternoon in the Social Room from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a snow date of Sunday, March 26, 2023. Additionally, a light lunch and beverages will be provided by Women’s Fellowship. Please join us and bring your favorite board game or cards. Family, friends, neighbors- Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. We have played cards, board games like Scrabble and children’s board games as well. Come join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship. We will have sign-ups in March to help us plan food purchase amounts.

Our coat collection for hawkwing continues. Please place clean, gently-used coats in the bin in the narthex.

The applications for the two $500 scholarships offered each year by Women’s Fellowship for higher education are due in the church office by May 1, 2023. Please plan accordingly. Late applications will not be accepted. There is a separate article in the Caller explaining how to apply.

Our next Women’s Fellowship Executive Board meeting is Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Blessings,
Penny Gates and Sharon McLaughlin, Co-Presidents