“O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Behold our shield, O God; look on the face of your anointed. For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you.” Psalm 84:8-12
Over 70 Lutheran women are joining together for this annual Conference of Presidents, Saturday, February 15, 2024 via Zoom, 12-4:00 pm CST
Today’s offering will go to Katie’s Fund: https://community.elca.org/welca
Your gift today will enter you into a drawing to win: A year of Gather magazine, a Just Love gift box (coffee mug, long sleeve t-shirt, note cards, and a few other items), a set of Katie’s ale beer mugs, and a registration to the Triennial!
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.
*NEW UPDATES COMING MARCH 2025! A Place for You is available in PowerPoint and is perfect for new members and outreach efforts. Get to know the mission and ministry of Women of the ELCA with this PowerPoint, available in English and Spanish. Once you download the PowerPoint you can add slides and include information unique to your ministry.
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