Fall Highlights from Women of the ELCA: SALT Appeal, Prayer, Study, and More
Women of the ELCA invites you to grow in faith, generosity, and connection through a season filled with giving, prayer, study, and community.
Double Your SALT Gift!
WELCA’s fundraising team has launched the SALT Appeal to close last year’s $250,000 funding gap—and thanks to a generous $50,000 matching gift from Julia Sabella, every dollar you give will be doubled. Inspired by Leviticus 2:13—“Add salt to all your offerings”—the SALT Appeal reminds us to offer our gifts seasoned with love and faith.
➡️ Give today and double your impact.
Donations can also be mailed to: Women of the ELCA, ELCA Gift Processing Center, PO Box 1809, Merrifield VA 22116-8009 (write “SALT” in the memo line).
You Are Beloved: Campus Ambassador Program Launches
WELCA is launching a new Campus Ambassador Program to connect students on college and seminary campuses with women active in WELCA and girls ages 7–12 in ELCA congregations. The program will build bridges across generations, with a goal of ten ambassador locations this school year and sending students to the Triennial Gathering in Des Moines this July.
Learn more at welca.org/beloved.
Looking Ahead: The 2026 Triennial Gathering
Mark your calendars for July 16–19, 2026, when the next WELCA Triennial Gathering will be held in Des Moines, Iowa. The theme, You Are Worthy, celebrates God’s love for all. Invite the women and girls in your congregation, and consider starting a lemonade stand-themed fundraiser to help them attend.
Visit welcatg.org to register, download bulletin inserts, and explore resources.
Pray Without Ceasing
Women of the ELCA joins the ELCA’s new Pray Without Ceasing initiative, forming prayer groups to uplift and unite communities during a time of change. Find resources, guidance, and prayer booklets at Pray Without Ceasing and Just Prayers. Booklets can be ordered through Gather Magazine at gathermagazine.org/Give2025.
October Boldcafe B.Y.O.D.
Join the next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. CST, led by Dr. Crystal L. Hall, on The Benefits of Prayer. Daughters, nieces, and granddaughters are welcome to bring a doll or stuffed animal.
Register and download materials at boldcafe.org/dinner.
Thankoffering Worship Service 2025
Join WELCA for the annual Thankoffering Worship Service on Sunday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) at Wartburg Chapel, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA.
Download worship materials in English and Spanish.
Fall Bible Study: “Money, Stewardship, and Generosity”
The Rev. Christa von Zychlin’s three-part Bible study explores God’s call to tend our time, talent, and treasure. Download the October session, “Stewardship: How Do We Tend Our Treasure?”, and watch the video supplement at Gather Magazine.
Sign Up for Daily Grace
Receive a daily faith reflection through WELCA’s Daily Grace—an inspiring, on-the-go companion for your spiritual journey. Sign up at welca.org/dailygrace.
