2026 Annual Meeting

The 145th Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the Episcopal Church Women in Connecticut was held on May 7, 2026. Dr. Paulette Blythe Russell, ECW CT President, presided at the business meeting. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello celebrated Holy Eucharist and a homily was given by the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens. Our guest speaker was Kenneasha Sloley. 

This year's Honored Women included: 

• Kathie Rovetti (Grace, Hartford)
• Monica McDonald (St. Martin's, Hartford)
• Tonya Braithwaite (St. Stephen's, Hartford)
• Valarie Stanley (St. Luke's, New Haven)
• Wendy Ciaburri (St. Peter's, Cheshire)
• Pam Williams (St. John's, Bridgeport)
• Marty Johnson (St. Andrew's, Kent)
• Laurie Parsons (St. Paul's with Christ Church Chapel, Bantam & Bethlehem)
• Marie Dixon (St. James', Glastonbury)
• Ellen Pfarr (St. John's, Essex)

Click here to download the 2026 program booklet, including the President's Address, more information on the ministries of our Honored Women Recipients, and a biography of the Guest Speaker.