We talk about waiting and hope during Advent. But there is also deep lament alongside deep joy.
“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.”
Our community of women called to discipleship in Jesus Christ is built on a foundation of friendship, faithfulness, and hope for our future together. But the global COVID-19 pandemic is starting to undermine that foundation. You can help firm up our foundation of faith and hope by joining Faithful Friends, our monthly giving program.
Our faith, as both followers of Jesus and as Lutherans, is a product of people who stood for their convictions.
The daily practice of giving thanks to God for blessings received is at the heart of our lives as women of faith. Even the ordinary blessings of daily life call us to gratitude.
Life is different this year, so we’ll be making our Thankofferings differently. Our 2020-2021 Thankoffering service is available for you now with tips on how to conduct a virtual service. Download the service in English and Español from our Thankoffering page.
How are the women you know and love staying connected?
In the bleak midwinter. Do you know that lovely Christmas carol? My congregation’s youth choir sings it every year at the
November is when people think about giving. We make our lists and check them twice–and we think about giving to
Advent has always been my favorite liturgical season. The quiet, preparatory waiting speaks to me. In the Before Time (before
Today's Throwback Thursday blogger, Women of the ELCA Executive Director Linda Post Bushkofsky, fears Advent is becoming more about consuming luxury goods than preparing for Jesus' birth and second coming. womenoftheelca.org/blog/post/… pic.twitter.com/gXdOX4GMaO
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