W-ELCA’s 32nd ANNUAL SPRING CONVENTION
Saturday, April 18, 8:30 AM registration, 9:00 AM opening worship, closing 3:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran, Cashton Theme: "By the Grace of God, We are Called" Speaker: Nicholas Butler, writer and novelist -- latest book, “Little Faith” -- who was featured in the “I Am Lutheran” section of the June 2019 issue of Living Lutheran magazine. Look HERE under past issues. The convention is open to all women of the synod regardless of activity in your congregation. Keynote is open to friends and family for registration fee of $20 (includes lunch). Registration forms will be available in the February issue of the WELCA Crosswinds newsletter. Our Mission and PurposeOur Mission
Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Our Purpose 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. Women of the ELCA --Bold Connections - January 2020 - Take advantage of early-bird registration for the 2020 Gathering, making donations to WELCA, Bold Women’s Day on Feb. 23, winter issue of Interchange (WELCA Leadership News) and more! --W-ELCA Blog: Seeing in Living Color - Read this insightful article from a woman of color . . . on why being told by friends that they “don’t see her color” doesn’t come across as a compliment. --How Can We Recognize Abuse? - “My friend told me about the time her boyfriend screamed so loudly at her that she could feel the sound of his voice brush her cheek. She dismissed his anger at the time and blamed herself for upsetting him.” 2020 NBC W-ELCA Officers President – Ardis Sexe Vice President – Ella Mae Hansen Treasurer – Doris Anderson Secretary – Jan Hartung Mission Growth – Dena Daffinson Mission Action – Patti Juszczak Mission Community – Patty Hoem NBC 2020 Handbook The 2020 NBC W-ELCA handbook is now available.. Kit and Quilt Instructions and Documents Instructions and documents for the LWR kits and quilts are listed below. For more detailed information on these and other projects, here is a link to the Lutheran World Relief site.
Meeting Minutes and Newsletters
Below you will find editions of the Crosswinds and North Conference newsletter. ![]()
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