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Our Purpose Statement

“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.”

We stand with you in just love.

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ELCA Action Center – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Protect Medicaid

AMMPARO: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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.

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New! Katie's Fund Grants Applications are available

Katie’s Fund Grants

Katie’s Fund Grants are allocated to support programs, resources, and opportunities in the areas named when the Fund was first begun: leadership development, global sharing, and living theology. Learn more and see how you and your congregation can make a difference in the church, society and world through a grant from Katie’s Fund!

Apply for a Katie’s Fund Grant

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We cannot wait to share news about the upcoming Triennial Gathering, July 16-19, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa! Registration opens next month on July 16th! Visit the gathering website to learn about speakers, (the website will be updated regularly) hotels, and more! Plus, we are looking for sponsors, vendors and exhibitors!

Visit welcatg.org for news and to register THIS month!

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Sponsor

The Triennial Gathering brings together 1,000-3,000 WELCA leaders and participants for four days to worship, hear inspiring speakers, engage in service projects, participate in a 5K run, and interact with others in a large exhibit hall with educational, service, and shopping experiences. Learn how your ministry or organization can help women experience this life-changing event.

View the Sponsorship Booklet

Access the Sponsorship Form

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Watch a recording of the celebration of the end of the capital campaign

We ended the Capital Campaign for Katie’s Fund in style!

Watch a recording of the lecture, “Shocking and Necessary: The Marriage of Katharina von Bora and Martin Luther as an Act of Love and Resistance” by the Rev. Dr. Diane Bowers, a performance by students and more!

Also, you can still make a gift to the campaign!

Read A Bold Life of Katie Luther 

Donate to the Campaign

A conversation with author Marcie R. Rendon

The Racial Justice Committee of Women of the ELCA will lead a book study by region with “Where They Last Saw Her” by Marcie R. Rendon in June. View dates, times and Zoom links to participate on the Event Calendar.

Watch the interview of Marcie R. Rendon by Dr. Jennifer Hockenbery.

2024 Impact Report

Do you want to know the impact that Women of the ELCA is making on the church, society and world?

Download the 2024 Impact Report

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2025 Global Engagement Travel Series
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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.

Learn more and register

 

Order envelopes for your Thankoffering Service

Order your free Thankoffering envelopes for your Thankoffering Service today!

Order Thankoffering Envelopes

Learn how to have a Thankoffering Service with your congregation

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A celebration of Love, Marriage, Katie Luther and more

by Eva McClelland  Watch the recording of the event on Youtube.com.   On June 13th, 2025, an intimate crowd

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Litany of freedom: Juneteenth Colorful Family

by: Ralen M. Robinson The hymnist sings with a raspy timber, “Oh, freedom, Oh, freedom Oh freedom over me And

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Help us meet our goal and join the celebration June 13th!

In 2022, Women of the ELCA launched a capital campaign, 2122: A campaign to raise $1 million for Katie’s Fund.

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