Posts tagged Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
Bold Women's Day is Sunday, March 3
Bold Women's Day is Sunday, March 3

Women of the ELCA are all about acting boldly on our faith in Jesus Christ. And at least once a year they celebrate that boldness, whether it's a quiet and persistent bold or a loud and brash bold. How will you celebrate Bold Women's Day on March 3?

They’ve got lots of resources to consider, from FB cover photos to a brand new litany to program ideas. You can celebrate in community or in your daily devotion. What's important is celebrating boldness, so if March 3 doesn't work for you, pick another date!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Rev. Ralen M. Robinson: Finding God in desolate places
Rev. Ralen M. Robinson: Finding God in desolate places

From Women of the ELCA’s Boldcafe blog, Rev. Ralen M. Robinson shares two writings for Lent.

Finding God in desolate places: We are called to step into the season of Lent for 40 days to fast, reflect, repent and sacrifice like Jesus did in the desert. We are called to find God in desolate places. Where are you finding God this winter?

Faith reflections: Finding something in nothing: How often do we challenge ourselves to see potential in the impossible? That is what we are called to do this Lenten season.

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Grand Canyon Synod, LettersBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), 2024 LentComment
Discover the Divine in Nature with Rev. Sara Olson-Smith
Discover the Divine in Nature with Rev. Sara Olson-Smith

Embrace a day of spiritual growth and eco-conscious learning with Rev. Sara Olson-Smith’s Bible Study, "Scripture and nature: Teachers of faith," on February 3, 2024, 9:30 am, at American Lutheran Church. Dive deep into how weather, creatures, rivers, and food can enhance our faith and kinship with the earth. Register now for a transformative morning followed by fellowship over lunch. For more information and to register, please visit GrandCanyonwomen.org/Events.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardClimate Change, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Grand Canyon WomenComment
2023 Triennial Gathering Focuses on “Just Love”
2023 Triennial Gathering Focuses on “Just Love”

Nearly 800 women from across the country converged on the Phoenix Convention Center to learn, grow, worship and serve together during Women of the ELCA’s 2023 Just Love Gathering, Sept. 21-24, 2023. Workshops, Bible studies and plenaries covered a range of topics, including immigration, human trafficking, climate change, the Truth and Healing Movement and allyship. View photos of the event here and read a full summary here.

Servant events allowed women to give back by donating blood, making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, participating in the “Run, Walk and Roll” 5K to benefit Women of the ELCA’s Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls initiative, donating in-kind gifts for Phoenix-area non-profits, and knitting and crocheting “Knitted Knockers” breast prostheses.

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Attend the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering in-person or online
Attend the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering in-person or online

It’s been six long years since we all came together and explored the All Anew theme. Bring the hopes and fears born of the last six years to Phoenix this September as we explore God’s call to Just Love.

If you can’t join us in Phoenix, you can still explore the Just Love theme by participating online in worship and plenary sessions. Visit welcatg.org for more info and to register. Guest include Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer, and Dr. Kelly Glow.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2023 WELCA Triennial Gathering, Women of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Women of the ELCA: Truth and Healing Movement calls us to learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Women of the ELCA: Truth and Healing Movement calls us to learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

“Women of the ELCA has been involved in the anti-trafficking effort for nearly two decades. It is only natural, then, that we continue this important justice work with a focus on MMIW,” says Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director. Many resources are available to assist you and your congregational unit as you work on these areas.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ELCABrian FlatgardELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, American Indian and Alaska Native, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), MMIWComment
Scholarships available for first-time attendees to Women of the ELCA's Triennial Gathering
Scholarships available for first-time attendees to Women of the ELCA's Triennial Gathering

The Heidi Gerrish Triennial Gathering Memorial Scholarship is is provided by the Grand Canyon Women to encourage first-time attendance at our Women of the ELCA’s national Triennial Gathering, held every three years. View the scholarship application as PDF or as a Word document.

In 2023, our Triennial Gathering will be in Phoenix from September 21-24, 2023. This scholarship includes a pre-paid registration to the event and $250 is to be used for expenses related to attending.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), Grand Canyon Women, Gerrish family, 2023 WELCA Triennial GatheringComment
Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering
Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering

Women of ELCA from across the United States and Bahamas have scheduled their 12th Triennial Convention/Gathering in Phoenix, AZ! Thursday, September 21 through Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

We invite you to experience a life-changing event with other bold women of faith in September 2023. Visit welcatg.org for more info and to register. Guest include Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer, and Dr. Kelly Glow.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2023 WELCA Triennial Gathering, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), Grand Canyon WomenComment
Living Faithful: Called and Thriving leadership event
Living Faithful: Called and Thriving leadership event

Lutheran women will gather via Zoom for Living Faithful: Called and Thriving, a new online leadership event, February 16-18, 2023.

The four-hour sessions from Women of the ELCA on both Friday and Saturday will include worship, Bible study presentations, breakout time, Q&A and much more. Prior registration is required. Spanish language translation services will be provided. Learn more and register here.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment