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News from the fall churchwide executive board meeting
The churchwide executive board of Women of the ELCA met October 15–16, 2010, and addressed the 2011 budget, the upcoming triennial convention and gathering, and several other matters. See the summary of the meeting.
Last chance to submit nominations for churchwide executive board, treasurer and secretary!
All nominations for churchwide executive board, treasurer and secretary must be submitted online by November 30.
Delegates to next summer'sTriennial Convention will elect our organization's officers and board for the next triennium July 12–14 in Spokane, Wash.
Position descriptions and nomination forms can be found on our Web site.
Program resources for Advent and Christmas
In our short, two-part Advent program, Advent: A Season for All Generations, you'll discuss various customs of the season and explore the biblical figures of Advent, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, Simeon and Anna, and Joseph and Mary.
The Colors of Christmas takes a look at some of the customs around one of our favorite celebrations to help us better understand how our traditions began and the meaning behind them.
Download one or both programs today to enhance your study and fellowship time this December.
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 Speaking Faith through Art
Explore how one's deepest convictions can be expressed through art by looking at the work of two Christian artists from different centuries.
Lucas Cranach was a painter, propagandist, printer and illustrator during the Reformation. Sister Corita Kent was a nun who used her artistic gifts to communicate her commitment to the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1950s and 60s.
How does art inspire you or help you express what you believe? Download your free copy.
 The Faces of Grief
This new three-session resource is designed to help you find wholeness and peace after loss. Loss comes in many forms: miscarriage, trauma, natural disaster, goodbyes, death, foreclosure, to name just a few. Discover your own grieving process, explore how grief can transform you and learn to feel the feelings of grief.
"The Faces of Grief" is filled with questions for reflection, discussion or journaling. Download your free copy.
2011 Triennial Gathering news:
in-kind gifts and banner project
 In-kind gifts are about relationships and partnerships, and they are a way for all women to participate in the triennial gathering, whether attending the event or not. We'll be collecting, assembling and distributing health kits, school kits, quilt kits, phone cards, gift cards and socks. Focus on one kind of gift, or collect all of them. It's your choice. Learn more.
During the gathering, artist and seminarian Mary Button will interpret our theme—Renew, Respond, Rejoice!—by creating banners in the exhibit hall. You are invited to submit a photograph responding to the gathering theme and Philippians 4:4. You do not have to attend the gathering to submit a photograph. Learn more.
Discounted early registration ends January 7
After January 7, the registration fee rises from $299 to $325. See our Triennial Gathering pages for complete information and to register. Register by Dec. 15 to be entered into a drawing for special prizes, including complimentary hotel rooms and meals.
Visit our new online apparel store
 Looking for a polo shirt, sweater, blouse or vest that tells the world you're part of Women of the ELCA? Maybe one of those would make a great Christmas present for someone on your list? Visit our new Lands' End store. Both our regular logo and the 2011 Triennial Gathering logo are available. Go shopping.
Women of the ELCA denim shirts can be ordered here.
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