Kajo Keji Ministries

Diocesan ECW raised $20,000 for Kajo Keji ministries.

Since October 2004, our diocesan Episcopal Churchwomen have raised some $20,000 through their sale of crafts made by the Mothers’ Union of the Diocese of Kajo Keji in southern Sudan. That includes a recent transfer of $5,706, according to the diocesan World Mission committee.

All proceeds, not simply the profit, support the Mothers’ Union ministry with orphans and widows as well as their vocational education projects such as sewing classes that include dress making and embroidery. Hefty postal costs have been offset by additional contributions. The Mothers’ Union is the counterpart to ECW in many parts of the Anglican Communion. The artistic renderings have been shown at diocesan conventions, parish forums and fall and holiday craft shows. They include finely woven baskets of millet, palm leaves and split bamboo (all renewable sources, ecologically speaking) and small carved pieces.

The ECW board encourages parishes to schedule a craft show. Fellowship gatherings after services or forums, parish women's meetings: all are great places to present showings. For further information or scheduling, contact Catherine Jeffery at 610-868-6682.