by Frank Imhoff, ELCA News Service
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the
women's organization of the ELCA, is sponsoring five "Act Boldly"
events on three weekends in 2007. The Rev. Dawn D. Hansen,
director for programs, Women of the ELCA, said, "These events not
only carry out the 2005-08 triennium theme, 'Act Boldly,' but
also support the ongoing interpretation and unfolding of our
mission statement: 'To mobilize women to act boldly on their
faith in Jesus Christ.'" "Boldness is a call to action," she
said. "A life lived boldly is a faith-filled celebration."
The events are planned for April 27-28 in Austin, Texas; May 18-
19 in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Renton, Wash.; and Sept. 28-29 in
Washington, D.C., and Omaha, Neb.
Women of the ELCA is developing "I am She," a workbook "to help
women 'find their bold' using biblical, historical and current
examples of women who live out their bold. The book also helps
women create their own purpose statements and put them into
action," Hansen said. "Aside from the learning and self-
discovery, these events are worth attending to build
relationships with others seeking their own bold and the ways to
live it out."
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
