The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, was established in 1963 by Bishop Bernard Markham, and grew out of a recognized need for more deliberate and increased participation of women in the Church at both the parochial and Diocesan levels. Through the ACW, the Church presents a body through which women, empowered by the Holy Spirit, may intensify their service to God, share God’s word and love to others, make Christ known throughout our diocese and the world, foster and promote spiritual discipline through worship, study and a more fervent prayer- life. Through this ministry, women will give of their time, talent and treasures in furtherance of God’s Will and the building up of His Kingdom in our Diocese.
To this end, the first ACW Branch at St. Ambrose was established and began in 2002 under the presidency of Ms. Hazel Carroll.
The list of ACW Branch Presidents at St. Ambrose over the past two decades are as follows:
Hazel Carroll 2002 – 2004
Naomi Sumner 2004 – 2005
Hazel Carroll 2005 – 2007
Deborah Munroe 2007 – 2008
Charisse Lunn 2008 – 2011
Althea Adderley 2011 – 2014
Naomi Rolle 2015 – 2017
Rochelle Turnqest 2018 – 2023
On March 4th, 2023 elections were held. Officers elected for the year 2023 – 2024 are:
Anatchas Hart – President
Melinda McKenzie – Vice-President
Michelle Adderley – Treasurer
Icelar Hepburn – Assistant Treasurer
Althea Adderley – Secretary
Alinda Bowe – Assistant Secretary
ACW meetings and held at the church the fourth(4th) Saturday each month from 9am. Women age eighteen(18) years of age, and older, are invited to join.
