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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.”
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Today, we say this universally, and we say it especially to our siblings of color, our siblings in the queer community, our siblings who are immigrants and migrants. Each of you matter. Each of you are a creature of God in God’s image. Each of you are beloved. We stand with you in just love.
The 2026 Women of the ELCA Thankoffering Service will be livestreamed from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. The service will take place online and will be livestreamed. For local attendance in person, the service will be held at the Knutson Campus Center. Visitor parking can be found in G2, R2, and is limited in R1.
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Livestream link: Worship at Concordia College
Wednesday, October 15 at 9:50 a.m. CDT.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On average, 20 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States—more than 10 million women and men a year, according to the NCADV. (Read more here.) In 2015, the ELCA adopted a social message on Gender-based Violence that “seeks to raise awareness about the growing level of gender-based violence” in the U.S. Gender-based violence, the message says, “includes but is not limited to rape, sexual abuse, physical and sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and sexual harassment.” You can download it here.
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Craftivism is a form of activism that employs traditional crafts as mediums for social and political change. This approach combines the personal and communal aspects of crafting with the broader goals of activism to create a dialogue around social issues through creative expression.
This resource explores craftivism with an activity example. During the 2026 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering, the “Quilting God’s Dream for Our Nation” activity, hosted by ELCA Witness in Society,
invited participants to envision less anxious and divided times through creative expression.
The Beloved Campus Ambassador program aims to connect young adult students with girls aged 7-12 and women active in WELCA within ELCA congregations. Thus, creating opportunities for learning about life and faith, and bridging the age gap from girls and young women to women over 55.
Learn more, Apply to be a Campus Ambassador and Refer a congregation
Were you at the 2026 I am Worthy Gathering?
At the triennial gathering, WELCA Campus Ambassadors led the Girls Space in the exhibit hall. Together with the college students, participants created a memorial for WELCA, calling on the organization to create a Bible study for teens, and participated in an intergenerational activity in the Quilting area, where they learned how to tie quilts. See some of our photos!
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