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Our annual state-wide meeting is a time for fellowship, fun, and attending to the business of ECW.
OCTOBER 10-11, 2025
OCTOBER 10-11, 2025
Fall Gathering: "Cultivating and Letting Go" will be hosted by St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport.
Lisa Bortner, the President of the National Episcopal Church Women Board, is our featured speaker for Fall Gathering. Lisa will talk about what we cultivate in our lives and what we may need to let go. Just last July at Triennial, Lisa was elected and she spoke to the women there about her vision for ECW: preparing, acquiring, developing, nuturing and growing ECW. At the same time, her theme suggested releasing, freeing and allowing because both cultivating and letting go are necessary to build and share ECW but cultivating and letting go are also crucial in order to truly build peace in ourselves and the world. All who seek peace and understanding, both inwardly and outwardly will enjoy what Lisa has in store for us.
Registration Fee: $35 includes breakfast and lunch. After October 1, registration will increase to $40. There will be no refunds for cancellation after October 5. Payment is online at the link to the right or by check made out to Arkansas ECW mailed to Susan Moore at P.O. Box 120, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Please be sure to write "Fall Gathering 2025" in the memo line of your check.
Lodging: We have a block booking at Cobblestone Hotel & Suites (3608 S. Van Dyke Road, Newport) for 15 double rooms (each with two queen beds) at $99 per night. The special rate ends on September 22nd. Please CALL Cobblestone to make your reservation at 870-523-2000 and use code "ECW." Gather your gals, make your hotel booking, carpool to Newport, and we'll see you there!
Friday evening reception: A chance to unwind Friday after registration starts at 6:00 p.m. at our "Rock and Roll Highway 67" Reception at the Cobblestone Hotel where you can enjoy a light meal of appetizers, beverages and swoon to the music that made Newport and the surrounding area famous enough to name a highway after it! Join us for fun and valuable prizes...
Registration fees increase October 1 and no refunds are available after October 5
Registration fees increase October 1 and no refunds are available after October 5
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment which can be made by card online or check mailed to ECW Treasurer, Susan Moore at P.O. Box 120, Heber Springs, AR 72543. If you prefer to pay by check, please use the mail-in registration form.
Questions?
Contact: arkansasecw@gmail.com
Silent Auction
Silent Auction
We ask that each church donate a silent auction item. Auction items can be vintage, "new again". Think outside the box for interesting or unique items.
FALL GATHERING AGENDA
FALL GATHERING AGENDA
Friday, October 10, 2025
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Registration - Cobblestone Hotel, Newport (Lobby)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. "Rock and Roll Highway 67" Reception with Special Guest, Lisa Bortner, National ECW President
Meet old and new friends, and enjoy a light meal of appetizers, beverages, and music in the Cobblestone Hotel Lounge
Saturday, October 11, 2025
8:30 a.m. Register at St. Paul's, enjoy morning refreshments, browse the silent auction, booths and exhibits in the parish hall
9:30 a.m. Invocation offered by Rev. Teresa Cantrell, St. Paul's
Welcome by Pat Jackson, St. Paul's ECW; introductions and acknowledgements by Jo Carson, AR ECW President
10:00 a.m. Call to Order-Arkansas ECW 129th Annual Meeting is conducted - All Episcopal women may participate and vote.
11:00 a.m. Adjournment and comfort break for everyone
11:15 a.m. Speaker Introduction by Ellen Massey, UTO Coordinator; Presentation, Part I by Lisa Bortner
12:00 p.m. Mealtime prayer offered by Susan Waldrum, St. Paul Vestry Member; lunch is served by St. Paul's volunteers
12:45 p.m. Comfort break
1:00 p.m. Presentation, Part II by Lisa Bortner
1:30 p.m. Silent Auction and book sale closes; adjourn to the church
2:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist is celebrated by Rev. Teresa Cantrell; Episcopal Church Women (ECW) officers are installed.
Lisa Bortner
Lisa Bortner
Lisa Bortner served on the national ECW board as well as the Province VII ECW board and as president of ECW for the Diocese of Texas prior to her election to President of the National ECW board in July 2025 at Triennial. In addition to these offices, Lisa has worked in numerous Episcopal organizations serving women and families. She attended the University of the South in education for the ministry and holds a masters degree from Louisiana State University in Social Work. Lisa served as Operations Unit Manager with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Disability Determination Services. She married to Tobin Bortner and along with their family, live in Cedar Creek, Texas.
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