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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.
Women of the ELCA – Triennial Gathering Zoom Webinar Link – https://markeys.zoom.us/j/82253575572?pwd=s15WeHbnhKsw6XzNZWp95QmSmXhaiZ.1
The link will remain active through September 1, after which it will be removed.
Will we see you in Des Moines? If you are located in or near Des Moines, please join us for Opening and Closing Worship, participate in the Run, Walk and Roll 5K and the special event for Moms and girls.
Visit the WELCAtg website to learn more
Katie’s Fund Grants are allocated to support programs, resources, and opportunities in the areas named when the Fund was first begun. These grants in the amount of $500-$5,000 are designed to support project resources, and opportunities in the areas of 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
Raising up Healthy Women and Girls Grants are for Congregational units or Synodical Women’s Organizations who need seed money for a health initiative—a project aimed at improving healthy living for girls and women.
Apply for a Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls Grant
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, new toolkits, resources and more, please visit the MMIW page.
In honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day, Tuesday, May 5, leaders, staff and more prayed together, “Candlelight Vigil for Murdered and Missing Women,” written by Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy. Download the vigil.
Everyday in May, Women of the ELCA posted prayers for peace.
Download Praying For Peace May 1-7
Download Praying For Peace May 8-14
Meet three inspiring young women who started ministries to support women and girls in Tanzania, Cameroon, Mexico, and India! Naomi Mbise, Rebeca Amaro Trevino, and Bliss Tungnung shared their stories about how they started their ministries and what they learned.
The 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
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by Nikki Jaynes “A woman of strength who can find? She is far more previous than jewels. . . .
by WELCA staff At a virtual meeting on April 18, 2026, Women of the ELCA executive board members took a range of actions, including offering Interim
By WELCA Staff The Women of the ELCA churchwide executive board voted April 18, 2026, to offer Dr. Jennifer Hockenbery