Women of the ELCA
Responding to the Haiti earthquake
Lutheran women are known for many things, including making
quilts, health kits and
layette kits. Lutheran World Relief is working to mobilize thousands of these as the needs in Haiti grow. We encourage you to support LWR's efforts. Use these
prayers for the dedication of quilts and relief projects with your group or your whole congregation.
Any funds you collect at a Women of the ELCA meeting or gathering can be sent through the churchwide office, which also helps us track giving from the women's organization. 100% of your gift will be immediately forwarded to ELCA Disaster Response. Send check with
Form B to:
Women of the ELCA
P.O. Box 71256
Chicago IL 60694-1256
How much do you know about Katharina von Bora Luther?
Her birthday was January 29. She was Martin's wife, of course, and most certainly a bold woman of faith. But she was also a mother, farmer, brewmaster, innkeeper, and more. What we know of her life—from that leap of faith on Easter Eve in 1523 to her controversial marriage and entrepreneurial spirit—tells a fascinating and inspiring story.
We have a great short resource,
A Bold Life of Faith: Katharina von Bora Luther, that will teach you a few things you might not have known about her. It might also help you see a little bit of yourself in her as well, since we like to think there’s a little bit of Katie in all of us.
Did you know that we have a special fund named after her? Katie's Fund supports ministries in three key areas: leadership development, global sharing, and living theology. Learn more about
Katie's Fund and
give a gift today.
Featured program resources
Faithful Stewardship: Supporting Our Mission and Ministry NEW!Women of the ELCA operates almost solely on your offerings. Those offerings are essential to our partnership with you in carrying out our mission and purpose and God's mission for the world. This report shows how we use the gifts you entrust to us and summarizes the ways you can give to Women of the ELCA.
Download your
free copy.
Finding Your Bold: An Ice-Breaker NEW!Boldness comes in many forms. Some is bright and loud. Some is firm and quiet. Women of the ELCA celebrates this range of voices, knowing that the avenues for bold self-expression are limitless. Do you have a definition of BOLD? What do you believe is your best BOLD? Come explore what "bold" is.
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free copy.
Looking into the Mirror: A Lenten ReflectionDidn't we just celebrate Christmas and Epiphany? Seems that way, but Lent is coming soon—Ash Wednesday is February 17. This short resource invites you to use the Lenten season to refocus your faith life and realign your relationship with God. Use it with a small group or individually.
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free copy.
"Created in the Image of God: A Community of Women" video
Click on the image to the left to view. Use this video to help tell the story of Women of the ELCA and promote the organization in your congregation or synod. Call 800-638-3522 or
email us to order a
free DVD.