The Altar Guild, like other ministries founded by women for the benefit of the entire Episcopal Church, is represented on the board of the Diocesan ECW. Episcopal Church Women fund all Altar Guild-related activity on behalf of the diocese. Vivian Edwards is the Altar Guild Coordinator for the Diocese of North Carolina.

Scenes from "A Celebration of Flowers"

Organized by Vivian Edwards, Altar Guild Coordinator for the Diocese of North Carolina

On May 12, 2004, the Diocesan ECW hosted an Altar Guild Festival. This event, held every three years, focused on the use of flowers to turn holy places into most beautiful spaces. More than 100 people -- women and men of different faiths -- gathered at The Summit, an Episcopal camp and conference center near Greensboro, to learn more about the art of flower arranging.