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(The above prayer appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship, p. 59.)
On All Saints Day, we remember the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Who are yours?
EXECUTIVE BOARD CUTS BUDGET
The 2017-2020 Women of the ELCA executive board adopted a revised 2018 budget that increased funds for programming and eliminated two staff positions. The board also offered Linda Post Bushkofsky her fifth four-year term as executive director.
Read the executive board story. Read the related story about
staff positions eliminated.
SHARING THANKSGIVING MEAL
IS SWEET CELEBRATION
Sharing meals offers a deeper understanding of what it means to act generously on our gratitude together.
Read the November devotion here.
HOW DO YOU GET A 'YES'?
Sometimes an invitation is all it takes to get a group to say 'yes' to becoming a unit.
Read more.
A TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The November issue of Gather features the final installment of our three-part fall Bible study on the Apostles' Creed. In "Session three: We believe in the Holy Spirit," we explore what Lutherans believe about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also in the November issue, theologian Jane E. Vennard shares what she has learned about the relationship between the spirit and the body --- and how we can learn to love the bodies God has given to us as gifts. Read her article.
FOUR STEPS TO BEATING FEAR
Left unchecked, fear can have a consuming power. When we let our anxieties run the show, the world quickly becomes a very hostile, energy-draining place.Read the Cafe article.
HEALTH INITIATIVE GRANTS OPEN
The seed grant application process for the Women ELCA's health initiative, Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls, is open. The deadline for applying for a grant is Dec. 15. If you would like to know more about how to apply or get an application, contact Valora K Starr at [email protected].
WHAT IS YOUR #MYGIVING STORY?
What motivates you to support Women of the ELCA?
My giving story is a simple one: I've seen how much Women of the ELCA means to a lot of women I respect and admire, and I want more women to have that experience. And so I signed up for
Faithful Friends. That way I give to Women of the ELCA automatically every month.
What's your giving story? Email your story about giving to Women of the ELCA to
[email protected], and put "#mygivingstory" in the subject line. Maybe we'll retell your story (with or without your name, whichever you choose) in a future edition of Bold Connections.
Thank you!
PRE-REGISTER FOR TG 2020
A special Eleventh Triennial Gathering (2020) pre-registration price of $265 has been extended until December 31, 2017. Payment in full is required at the time of pre-registration. Pre-registration is not refundable but is fully transferable. It can only be used for the Eleventh Triennial Gathering, which will be held July 16-19, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz.
The Thankoffering service is a perfect time to celebrate Women of the ELCA and talk about your commitment to the churchwide women's organization.
Download the Thankoffering service here. And while you're at it, take a look at the fall stewardship issue of
Interchange and
Intercambio (Thankoffering service in Spanish included).
ALL ANEW NOTE CARDS AVAILABLE
Did you miss your chance to order greeting cards drawn by the gathering's artist-in-residence Vonda Drees? Shop our e-store to order sets for your friends and family. They make great Christmas gifts.
TUMBLERS, MUGS & KEYCHAINS
We are also offering All Anew tumblers, mugs and keychains. You can purchase these through our e-store, while supplies last. We recommend you hand wash all mugs and tumblers.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR DAILY GRACE
We've upgraded our Daily Grace app for both IOS and Android! Start your day with a faith message from Women of the ELCA. And share those messages with friends from your smart phone. If you already have the app, you might delete it and download it again to ensure you have the latest version. (
welca.org/dailygrace)
