All people attending the Gathering must register online or use the printed registration form.
Quilters of all abilities are invited to create a quilt interpreting the Just Love Gathering theme. The challenge comes not only in interpreting the gathering theme but also in working within certain rules. A new twist this year is that the quilt can be rendered in any shape, as long as the finished perimeter is within 60 to 100 inches. Round, rectangular, triangular? The possibilities are many!
The challenge is open to all women who are members of ELCA congregations. The quilt must be the work of a single individual; no group or two person quilts will be accepted. The quilt must be constructed and quilted by the person named on the entry blank. The quilter need not be planning to attend the Just Love Gathering to participate in the quilt challenge, but why not join the fun in Phoenix too?
Want some inspiration? Or maybe you just enjoy looking at the creativity found in past quilt challenges? Take a look at the Black&White+One challenge, from our last gathering in 2017.
Quilts with the completed form and payment must arrived in the churchwide office by August 4, 2023.
For complete instructions, a downloadable fact sheet is available here.
Our event takes place in the heart of downtown Phoenix.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Sheraton Grand Hotel
340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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The 2023 Official Phoenix Travel Guide, containing trip inspiration, local expertise, tour recommendations, dining details, and more, is out now. Order a free copy and check out what’s new in the Greater Phoenix area ahead of your next visit for the Gathering 2023, September 21-24!
The Valley Metro Light Rail offers a convenient and affordable way to get from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Downtown Phoenix. The Light Rail runs seven days a week, arriving every 20 minutes. The cost is $2 for a one-way ticket for $4 for a day pass.
From the air port:
1. Follow signs to the free PHX Sky Train® from Terminal 3 or 4 to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station.
2. From there, follow the walkway with moving sidewalks on level 2 to the elevator and take the escalator down to the Valley Metro Rail platform at 44th Street and Washington.
3. Purchase a ticket at the 44th St/Washington Valley Metro Rail station and board a westbound train taking you into downtown Phoenix.
4. Exit close to your hotel: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Hyatt Regency Phoenix & Phoenix Convention Center use the exit at 3rd Street/Washington
For more information, including light rail maps and schedules, visit the Valley Metro website:
On foot or bikes, Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors can be found throughout the downtown area, providing assistance to visitors. Whether you need directions, a restaurant recommendation, or a walking escort, these ambassadors are there to make your visit to Phoenix a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Look for people wearing orange shirts with “ASK ME” on the back.
Those interested in becoming an exhibitor or vendor at our Gathering 2023 must complete the appropriate form before registering for the Gathering. The deadline to turn in your forms is June 30, 2023.
Exhibitor and Vendor form
An exhibitor displays items and resources of interest in their exhibit space. Resources and products must relate to the theme and mission of Women of the ELCA. A vendor is a person or business that sells items in their exhibit space.
To use a high resolution, vector or .Ai version of the logo, please email us or call 800-638-3522, ext. 2745.