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“As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.”
It’s almost time to plan for the new program year! Take the opportunity to evaluate your model for mission as you help women live out our 2017 triennial gathering theme of All Anew. Consider the questions: How do we get started? What can we do to inspire more women to become involved in the organization we love? How can we make a difference together?
I’ve been serving our synod as a layperson on the Candidacy Committee for the past two years. I feel very
Thankofferings support all the work behind the scenes of Women of the ELCA, like our presence at the ELCA Youth Gathering, where these two young women learned about human trafficking.
Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA, offers its three-session summer Bible studies for free. This summer Gather’s three-part Bible study, “Let us pray,” by Anna Madsen explores what happens when we pray. Is there right or wrong way to pray? Do we pray for God’s benefit or our own?
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We helped young Lutherans advocate against human trafficking in our exhibit space at the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, June 27–July 1, 2018. Your contributions played a big part as we assisted organizations in Houston that help victims of trafficking. Your gifts helped with the in-kind kits assembled by participants in our exhibit space. We are collecting donations through the end of July. Help us reach our $20,000 goal!
In the summer 2018 issue of Interchange, you will learn about human trafficking resources offered through Cherish All Children, find out how to engage more women in your organization, read about actions taken by the executive board, get an update on Gather‘s fall Bible study, and be introduced to Women of the ELCA’s newest staff member. The issue–Intercambio—is also available in Español.
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