August 2022

Nominations open tomorrow
Nominations for the churchwide executive board open tomorrow and continue through November 30, 2022.

Voting members of the Twelfth Triennial Convention (2023) will elect officers and board members to serve for the 2023-2026 triennium. The president and vice president are elected at the convention by nominating ballot, and no advance nominations are needed for these two positions.

Nominations will be received by the nominating committee for secretary, treasurer, and board members between August 1 and November 30, 2022. Additional nominations from the floor during the convention may be made.

Join Cafe's next B.Y.O.D.
Our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner, Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm (CDT) is hosted by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller.

Knowle-Zeller is a pastor and a writer. She will lead our conversation about taking time for rest. Join us!

You can read her article,“Retreat where you are."

Help shape the next 100 years of ministry
Learn more about 2122: Growing Katie's Fund for the next 100 years through this news article that shares stories of events and resources made possible by Katie's Fund in its first 25 years.

Next, prayerfully consider how you can support the campaign after learning more (videos included). Then you'll be ready to download a pledge form or make a gift. Help shape the next 100 years of ministry!
Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 (MSG)
July 2022 video supplement to Gather Bible study, "Crafted in Christ"
July 2022, Session 2: “Quilt cutting and piecing,” explores how our lives and Christian communities come together into a cohesive whole, including people of all shapes and sizes, abilities and talents.

Did you use the digital VBS materials?
Did you use this summer's first-ever digital VBS? We hope you enjoyed all of the things you loved about VBS--art projects, songs, reflections based on our award-winning publications plus snacks! Drop a note to let us know how it went for you.

Churchwide assembly begins August 8
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly meets in Columbus, Ohio, next month. Are any of you voting members? For those who aren't, you can learn all about the legislative meeting here. And you can plan to follow along online, August 8-12. You can download the CWA Guide for your phone or tablet; there's an online version too.

The video greeting from Women of the ELCA is on the docket for Thursday, August 11, during plenary 5.
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