Rachel's DayRachel’s Day started in one congregation, Bethel West in  Chicago, and eventually grew into a churchwide observance. It is observed on the first Sunday in May and takes its name from Jeremiah 31:15–17. In those verses Rachel grieves for her children. Rachel’s Day is a time to mourn the loss of our children and to renounce the forces of evil and fear that plague our nation.
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Summer 2010 Lutheran Woman Today magazine Bible study
 In the June and July/August issues, readers will be treated to an engaging new Bible study on prayer. “Pray Always” is a three-session study written by the Rev. Gladys Moore. The study will explore three aspects of prayer—persistence, waiting with patience and hope, and power. Each session is accompanied by a brief leader guide.
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Being Good Stewards of Water
 Learn what “virtual water consumption” is, how North Americans compare to Europeans and Africans on water use and easy ways to conserve and recycle water—which is good not only for the local and global environment but for your wallet, too.
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Café
 Café is our online magazine for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen their Faith and strive toward Enlightenment (CAFE!). It incorporates a Lutheran Christian perspective for women who are interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today.
Find it at www.boldcafe.org, and be sure to sign up for email alerts that let you know when a new issue has been posted.
In honor of Earth Day, check out a special article in the April 2010 issue, Stewardship of God's creation" by Erika Uthe.
Katie's Fund supports Women of the ELCA ministries in the areas of global sharing, living theology and leadership development. Your gift will assist us in sustaining these ministries as we into the future.
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 The 2011 Triennial Gathering will be held in Spokane, Washington, July 14-17.
Join more than 2,000 Lutheran women for a weekend of learning, inspiring preaching, fellowship and celebration. The keynote speaker Friday morning will be author and journalist Nora G allagher. Her books include Practicing Resurrection: A Memoir of Work, Doubt, Discernment and Moments of Grace and The Sacred Meal, theological reflections on the Eucharist. Registration opens September 15, 2010.
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