Download the 2024 Thankoffering Service
Learn how to have a Thankoffering Service with your congregation
We are experiencing a large number of Thankoffering envelope requests. Due to a back order, we will not receive the envelopes in time for any new requests that for Thankoffering service this calendar year.
We suggest the following as you prepare for your service: Using stamps, markers, or stickers use regular small white envelopes and mark them as Thankoffering Envelopes.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please check back in 2025 to order your Women of the ELCA Thankoffering envelopes at welca.org.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch.
Thankofferings are a long-standing custom among Lutheran women. We give in thanksgiving for blessings received–and we do receive so many blessings, don’t we? And we are so grateful. That’s why we give Thankofferings.
The founders of Women of the ELCA decided back in 1988 that Thankofferings are to support the ongoing ministries of the churchwide women’s organization. Our founders would be amazed to see what that covers these days!
Our ongoing ministries include our many online and printed communications channels (including this website), our justice and advocacy work, training and development for elected leaders throughout the women’s organization, our constant work in support of congregational and synodical women’s organizations, the administration of our grants and scholarship programs, all that goes into our triennial convention (the business meeting, that is), and so much more.
Many women set aside small amounts at home throughout the year and then bring together their gifts with those of the other women in their circles or local groups at the end of the year. Others organize a Thankoffering service with the whole congregation, celebrating the ministries of women in a bold, exciting way. It’s all up to you. See the Tips for Planning for ideas.
An annual service with your circle or your congregation is only one way to take part in this age-old practice among women of faith. Just as we’re grateful more than once a year, we can make Thankofferings any time the spirit moves us.
Individuals may make Thankofferings online with a credit card here.
Please make out your check to Women of the ELCA and write Thankoffering on the memo line. Then mail it to:
Women of the ELCA
ELCA Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield VA 22116-8009
Please make out your check to Women of the ELCA and write Thankoffering on the memo line. Download and print out a copy of Form B in English or Spanish and fill it out according to the directions on the form. Then mail the check and form to:
Women of the ELCA
ELCA Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield VA 22116-8009
It’s been shown time and again that gratitude is good for us – spiritually, mentally, and even physically. Making a Thankoffering is gratitude in action. And Women of the ELCA is grateful to you for taking that action. Thank you.
Download the 2024 Thankoffering Service
Learn how to have a Thankoffering Service with your congregation
The daily practice of giving thanks to God for blessings received is at the heart of our lives as women of faith. Even the ordinary blessings of daily life call us to gratitude.
Units should use this form when submitting regular offerings and synodical convention offerings to the synodical treasurer. Download the form, fill it in, and make a copy for your files before mailing. If you do not know your synodical treasurer’s name, please call 800-638-3522, ext. 2730 or send an email.
Units should use this form when submitting Thankofferings, Designated Gifts, and Special Offerings and Gifts to the churchwide women’s organization. Download the form, fill it in, and make a copy for your files before mailing to the address on the form.
Synodical Treasurers use this form when submitting Regular Offerings, Cluster/Conference Offerings, and SWO Convention Offerings to the churchwide women’s organization.