How do we get past the sorrow of Good Friday to the joy of Easter Sunday? The Rev. Ralen M. Robinson reflects on her deepened understanding of the seasons of Lent and Easter.
“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.
Tanzania, July 11-19, 2025
The Global Engagement travel to Arusha and Meru, Tanzania will bring together junior and senior high school age girls along with their moms, grands, women from their church unit or SWO with an affinity for education, advocating for women and girls, mentorship to experience mentorship in a camp setting at the foot of the majestic Mount Meru.
Deadline for interest for the Tanzania trip: April 30, 2025. Email: [email protected]
Guadalupe, Mexico, October 16-22
The Global Engagement travel to Guadalupe, Mexico to experience De La Mano Con Jesús – Hand in Hand with Jesus the brainchild of Becky Amaro Trevino also an IWL student and 2021 Wartburg College graduate. This experience is perfect for health care providers who would like to lend a hand and learn alongside this busy hub that pivots to meet needs as they arise.
In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day, Monday, May 5, join leaders, staff and more as we pray together, “Candlelight Vigil for Murdered and Missing Women,” written by Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy. Download the vigil.
Register to attend webinar Monday, May 5
For more information and resources, visit the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women webpage on the ELCA website.
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement advocates for an end to the violence against Indigenous women and highlights the alarming rates of disappearances and murders of Indigenous women and girls. To learn more about the issue, access ELCA resources, share the name and story of a missing loved one, participate in an upcoming book study in your region, and more, please visit the MMIW page.
Download the resource, “We stand for her: A resource for MMIW”
Rachel’s Day is a time set aside to mourn the loss of our children and to renounce the forces of violence and fear. It is observed by Women of the ELCA annually on the first Sunday in May, though it can be observed any time of the year.
Celebrate bold women during Women’s History Month. Please consider a donation to Katie’s Fund in honor of a Bold Woman in your life!
No one, it seems, was expecting a resurrection. The Gospels agree: The women (no matter how many) who ventured to
Consider making a donation in the name of a bold woman you know in honor of Katie Luther! Send names to [email protected]
Donations have been made in honor of Gwen Edwards in appreciation of the churchwide staff of Women of the ELCA
in honor of Phoebe and Hope Dragseth
in honor of Lorraine Lauritsen Wohlert
in honor of Dorothy Jorgenson
in gratitude for the fabulous CWO staff members of Women of the ELCA: Eva Yeo, Valora Starr, Gabriela Contreras, Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, and Elizabeth McBride!
Terri Sorenson and the staff of the Women of the ELCA
Betty Wolfe
Nina Skinner Moriarty from Janean Moriarty
Donate to Katie’s Fund!
Go to welca.org/donate to make an online gift, selecting Katie’s Fund in the drop-down designation list.
Or send a check made payable to Women of the ELCA to Women of the ELCA, ELCA Gift Processing Center, PO Box 1809, Merrifield VA 22116-8009. Note “Katie’s Fund” in the memo line.
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In December, the executive board approved a new Strategic Plan for Women of the ELCA titled Connect, Create, Complement, Continue, and Celebrate. Presented by Interim Executive Director Jennifer Hockenbery in collaboration with churchwide staff, these five goals for 2024-2026 were taken from conversations with staff, executive board members, synodical women’s organizations (SWO) presidents, and participants of Women of the ELCA. An online survey that drew more than 200 responses was also used in gathering information for the plan.
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As we approach May, particularly the official day of remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on May
by Audrey Novak Riley The season of Lent ends with the beginning of the Maundy Thursday evening service. From ancient
by Ralen M. Robinson They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did