2010 Thankoffering Service available
The Women of the Lutheran church have been gathering for Thankofferings since the early 1900s. It is a tradition grounded in our desire to joyfully give thanks and praise in community for what God has given to us.

Download the Thankoffering service, which also includes a handy guide to creating your own service.


Nominations for churchwide board, treasurer, and secretary now being accepted
The Triennial Convention precedes the gathering in Spokane, Wash., and takes place July 12-14. Delegates will elect the four officers and 17 women of the churchwide executive board for the next triennium.

Position descriptions and nomination forms can be found on our Web site. All nomination forms must be submitted online by November 30.


Have you seen the online edition of our leadership newsletter, Interchange?
Every month, the leader of your congregational unit gets a copy in the mail, but it's also online every month for anyone who would like to read it. Check out the latest issue.


How do you like this newsletter?
E-mail us at women.elca@elca.org. What would you like to see in Bold Connections?

Journaling: Create Your Own Sacred Writings

Journaling is an ancient way to reflect on the world around us and within us. It can open up pathways to new thoughts, new insights and new energy.

If you need some guidance on how to get started with a journal, this resource will show you the many benefits of regular journaling and set you on your way. Because journaling is personal, this resource is primarily for individuals; but it would also be good for a small group that wants to come together to learn about journaling and then support one another along the way by sharing tips, struggles, inspiration and success stories. Download your free copy.

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 the 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.


Prayer shawl collection and quilt challenge announced

All women are invited to create prayer shawls that will be collected at the gathering and then distributed locally in Spokane, Wash.

You can also participate in the quilt challenge. Create a quilt that interprets the theme: Renew, Respond, Rejoice! 

Knitters and quilt-makers need not be planning to attend the triennial gathering in order to participate. Click on the links above for complete details. If every congregational unit of Women of the ELCA made 25 prayer shawls, we'd collect over 170,000. Imagine that!

See our Triennial Gathering pages for complete information on our great line-up of speakers, worship leaders and workshops, and to register. Register by Dec. 15 to be entered into a drawing for special prizes, including complimentary hotel rooms and meals.

Davey and Goliath 50th anniversary edition

Beginning in 1960, millions of children worldwide started watching the wholesome adventures of Davey and his talking dog, Goliath. This show created by the Lutheran Church is now available on DVD, and this 50th Anniversary Edition even includes some Lost Episodes©. Order your copy now through Bridgestone Media Group.

More episodes will be released in the future. For more information visit www.daveyandgoliath.org.