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Supporting ministries and traditions
When Women of the ELCA was formed 30 years ago, it continued the tradition of giving that began in the 1880s with predecessor organizations. Each year, in thousands of congregations, Thankofferings are given to support the life-changing ministries of Women of the ELCA. We hope you continue the tradition by holding your own Thankoffering service. Download the All Anew Thankoffering Service here. It includes tips for planning your service. And thank you!
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ACTING BOLDLY ON OUR FAITH
Women of the ELCA carries out its mission through
three expressions---congregational units, synodical women's organizations and the churchwide organization. Let's pull together and grow our ministry so we can motivate even more women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Read our stewardship report.
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OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Did you know that one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime? As Lutheran Christian women who work to bring about healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world, it's our job to raise awareness about and seek to prevent domestic violence. ELCA Justice for Women has produced several resources that are available for your use: a bulletin insert, an informational poster and worship resources, to name a few. Here are other ways you can take a stand.
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THANKS TO YOU, WOMEN GET HELP WITH 2016-17 COLLEGE TUITION
 For the 2016-17 school year, Women of the ELCA awarded scholarships totaling $20,700 to 15 women. Your offerings continue to help applicants keep pace with the cost of tuition. Find out who will receive scholarships.
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LET'S MAKE 5,000 FINGER LABYRINTHS FOR THE TRIENNIAL
For the Tenth Triennial Gathering, we hope you will join Women of the ELCA participants in making at least 5,000 finger labyrinths. They can be quilted, knitted, embroidered, felted or crocheted: There's a pattern for all. Learn more here.
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DEVOTION: LOOK IN THE MIRROR: DO YOU SEE A FAITHFUL LEADER?
 Good stewardship means not only taking care of the financial resources God has entrusted to us, but also taking care of the organization God has entrusted to us. One good way to do that is to keep an eye open for potential leaders
--- and then to encourage them. Invite them to consider serving in a leadership role.
Read the devotion.
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CAFÉ FAITH REFLECTION: CALLED TO GET UP AND GO!
 In life, we are called to take part in journeys. Sometimes that call may leave us shaking in our sandals like Ananias. But we are called to make the journey nevertheless.
Where is God calling you?
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STEWARDSHIP ISSUE OF INTERCHANGE AVAILABLE
 The stewardship issue of Interchange is available for download. Included in the issue is the Thankoffering Service. Articles include tips for holding pop-up events, information on interpreting the All Anew theme through fiber art, the organization's financial report, various news briefs and a discipleship devotion. The English version is available for download now; the Spanish version will be available shortly.
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YOU'RE INVITED! WILL YOU COME?
Registration for the Tenth Triennial Gathering (2017) is open! Join us in Minneapolis, Minn., July 13-16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Have you registered?
Early bird rates close Jan. 6. Count the days!
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 You can support the work of Women of the ELCA by shopping for jewelry and aprons, mugs and shawls and our
Gather's 32-page devotional. Great stuff is just
a click away in our e-store.
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CHECK OUT THESE HALF-DAY WOMENGIVE INFAITH RETREATS
 We all know how powerful women are when we come together to serve. Did you know we're just as powerful when we come together to give? The churchwide women's organization is teaming up with the InFaith Community Foundation to present a series of half-day retreats on that very topic. You won't want to miss it!
Here are the WomenGive inFaith retreats on the calendar this fall.
October 9: Houston area
November 5: New York area
November 6: Philadelphia area
November 12: Minneapolis-St. Paul
For more information, contact Audrey Riley.
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Women of the ELCA's mission is to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Help Women of the ELCA support women and girls by giving monthly to our Faithful Friends program or with a significant one-time gift. And thank you!
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