Women of the ELCA
WELCA purpose statement:
“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.”
Cultivate Life-Giving Relationships Rooted in God’s Love
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PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS
How words can fail us and hold us at the same time… Lines from favorite songs and poems can help us process our feelings and express what we are unable to communicate. They have the power to change our lives.
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DEVOTION: EXTENDING AN INVITATION
We all have opportunities to invite and to say yes to the invitations before us — in our churches, schools, and neighborhoods.
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CALLED TO BE POLITICAL
Called to be Political explores the Christian call and responsibility of civic engagement. This updated and refreshed version of our popular resource includes the reflection of four Lutheran women on faith and politics. Additional listings of current voting and advocacy resources are included.
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BOLD CAFE
This is a publication for Women of the ELCA that includes monthly articles, faith reflections, online social gatherings and a podcast.
Upcoming Events
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Servant Leader ELCA Event
Saturday, May 4
1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: ZOOM
You are invited to Servant Leader: Present, Equipped, Here—this year’s churchwide-sponsored leadership event. It’s open to all, whether involved in Women of the ELCA or not. Including worship, Bible study, speakers and breakout sessions, this year’s leadership event will reintroduce the servant leader concept and its connection to relationships and community while acknowledging the many challenges facing organizations like ours in our current context. Participants will explore the leader-full community that is Women of the ELCA.
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SYNOD FALL RENEWAL
Saturday, October 19th
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prairie du Chien, WI
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TRIENNIAL GATHERING
July 16-19, 2026
Location: Des Moines, IA
Plan ahead for the 2026 Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa! Gather with women from across the country to grow in faith together.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WOMEN OF THE ELCA? SHARE THIS WELCOME FLYER WITH NEW FRIENDS!
Download this welcome flyer and print as many copies as you need to introduce future participants to Women of the ELCA. Use it as a quick guide to find our web address and contact information.
Descargue este folleto de bienvenida e imprima tantas copias como necesite para dar a conocer nuestra organización a futuras participantes de mujeres de la ELCA. Utilícelo como una guía breve para contactarnos.
Crosswinds Synod Newsletter
The mission of Crosswinds is to communicate and educate.
Subscription of printed Crosswinds are available for $5.00 per year.
Checks payable to La Crosse Area Synod WELCA and sent to Jodi Anderson, Treasurer, W2875 Anderson Road, Mindoro, WI 54644.
Want to contribute?
Submissions are due: 05/15/2024, 08/15/2024
La Crosse Area Synod WELCA Leaders
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WELCA President
Anita Jenson
Trinity Lutheran, Sparta, WI
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Vice President
Holly Anderson
Blair Lutheran, Blair, WI
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Secretary
Leslie Peterson
St. Peter’s Lutheran, Shennington, WI
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Treasurer
Jodi Anderson
Mindoro Lutheran, Mindoro, WI
Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide 2024
LWR Quilts and Kits are highly regarded throughout the world because of their quality and consistency. Your careful adherence to the instructions in this guide will ensure that all LWR Quilts and Kits are:
USEFUL. We work closely with our overseas partners to determine the best contents to include in kits. Your kits will do the most good possible when they contain only the items listed in these guidelines.
CONSISTENT. Keeping quilt sizes and kit contents consistent helps our partners plan properly for distributing a shipment, and keeps international shipping processes cost-effective and efficient. Kits with missing or extra items must be disassembled and repacked at the warehouse, causing costly delays.
FAIR. When all kits contain the same items, recipients are treated equally and fairly, which is important for those who have already experienced a great deal of injustice or tragedy.
Leyla's Story
Until Your Love Reaches Every Neighbor
Telling Stories of Impact
Your congregation’s love continues to change lives.
These videos are short enough to share in worship or on social media yet long enough to tell a powerful story about the transformative difference your compassion makes around the world.
Your quilts and kits bring warmth and comfort to our neighbors in TÜRKIYE.
Your support of LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF carries hope to a hurting world.
Your Faith on the Frontlines
Your compassion brings health care to the front lines of emergencies like the war in UKRAINE.
No Matter How Far
Your kindness is sharing God’s love with the hardest-to-reach in PERU.