Posts tagged Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
Finding God in the In-Between
Finding God in the In-Between

Transitions can leave us between what was and what will be—a disorienting “liminal space” of waiting and uncertainty. Drawing on a difficult mountain hike, Joseph’s years of waiting and the Christian hope of God’s “already, but not yet” reign, the Rev. Becca Ehrlich reminds us that in-between time is not a time for inaction.

Even without a clear view of what lies ahead, we can listen for God, love our neighbors and become guiding lights for one another. Read the full reflection in Café.

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ELCABrian FlatgardCafé, Women of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Meeting Change With Body, Spirit and Grace
Meeting Change With Body, Spirit and Grace

Life transitions can stir physical sensations, powerful emotions and spiritual questions—even when the change is welcome. The Rev. Dr. Becca Ehrlich introduces somatic awareness as a way to listen to our bodies, practice self-compassion and remain present with God amid change.

Discover how embodied practices can deepen prayer and expand our capacity to love and serve others. Read the full reflection from Café, a publication of Women of the ELCA.

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Women of the ELCA Celebrate “I Am Worthy” Gathering and Look Ahead to 2029
Women of the ELCA Celebrate “I Am Worthy” Gathering and Look Ahead to 2029

Women of the ELCA welcomed 1,000 registered participants to the “I Am Worthy” Triennial Gathering, July 16-19 in Des Moines, following the Thirteenth Triennial Convention. Explore highlights and photos from the gathering—and look ahead to the 2029 Triennial Gathering in Louisville, Kentucky, with pre-registration savings available through September 1.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Bearing Witness Together: Documentary Screening & Dialogue on Indigenous Justice May 28
Bearing Witness Together: Documentary Screening & Dialogue on Indigenous Justice May 28

The Racial Justice Advocacy Network invites you to a Fourth Thursday conversation on May 28 at 5 PM (AZ/Pacific), featuring the documentary “We Ride for Her” and discussion on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives (MMIWGR).

With over 5,500 Indigenous women and girls reported missing or murdered—and murder a leading cause of death—this gathering offers space for learning, reflection, and faithful action. Register now and join the conversation.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMMIW, ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, Women of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Breaking the Silence: New Lutheran Ministry Responds to Abuse in Our Communities
Breaking the Silence: New Lutheran Ministry Responds to Abuse in Our Communities

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the ELCA is highlighting Unnamed No More, a Lutheran Safe Church ministry supported by a WELCA Katie’s Fund grant. This growing ministry equips congregations to respond to abuse with trauma-informed, faith-based tools—helping churches move from silence to faithful action.

With new ELCA emphasis on child protection and ongoing challenges in congregations, Unnamed No More offers workshops, resources, and support to create safer, more accountable communities. Learn more and explore how your congregation can engage.

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ELCA, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA)Comment
Practicing Peace: What a 2,300-Mile Walk Can Teach the Church
Practicing Peace: What a 2,300-Mile Walk Can Teach the Church

After witnessing a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace led by Buddhist monks, the Rev. Kristen Glass Perez reflects on how peace is not passive—but practiced. Connecting interfaith experience with Christian traditions like the Sharing of the Peace and the Emmaus story, this article calls readers to live out peace intentionally in a divided and fast-moving world. Continue reading at Bold Café.

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Choosing Joy in Every Season: A Reflection on Happiness and Faith
Choosing Joy in Every Season: A Reflection on Happiness and Faith

In this Bold Café reflection, Karris Golden explores what it means to choose happiness even in life’s most difficult seasons. Drawing on personal experience, Scripture, and daily practices of gratitude, she reframes happiness not as a destination, but as a way of living rooted in faith. With thoughtful questions and a closing prayer, this piece invites readers to reflect deeply on joy, resilience, and God’s abiding peace. Read more at Bold Café.

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You Are Beloved: Young Adult Leaders Share Global Ministry Stories (May 6)
You Are Beloved: Young Adult Leaders Share Global Ministry Stories (May 6)

Young adults are invited to a special Women of the ELCA webinar on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. (AZ/NV time). Hear from three young leaders—Naomi Mbise, Rebeca Amaro Trevino, and Bliss Tungnung—who have launched ministries supporting women and girls around the world through Seed Grants.

Learn how they discerned their call, started their work, and how you can make a difference in the church and world. Register now to join this inspiring conversation.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), Youth and Young Adult, Young Adults in Global MissionComment
You Are Beloved: Young Adult Leaders Share Global Ministry Stories (May 6)
You Are Beloved: Young Adult Leaders Share Global Ministry Stories (May 6)

Young adults are invited to a special Women of the ELCA webinar on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. (AZ/NV time). Hear from three young leaders—Naomi Mbise, Rebeca Amaro Trevino, and Bliss Tungnung—who have launched ministries supporting women and girls around the world through Seed Grants.

Learn how they discerned their call, started their work, and how you can make a difference in the church and world. Register now to join this inspiring conversation.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), Youth and Young Adult, Young Adults in Global MissionComment
“You Are Worthy”: Apply for a Grand Canyon Synod Scholarship to the 2026 Triennial
“You Are Worthy”: Apply for a Grand Canyon Synod Scholarship to the 2026 Triennial

The Grand Canyon Women of the ELCA are offering four scholarships to attend the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering, July 16–19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Each scholarship covers registration plus $500 toward travel and lodging.

Applications are due April 1, 2026, with notifications sent by April 15. Congregations are encouraged to share this opportunity widely. Learn more about the Gathering and how to apply today.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), Grand Canyon WomenComment
Faith, Bodies, and Resistance: A Lenten Call to Discernment
Faith, Bodies, and Resistance: A Lenten Call to Discernment

In this Boldcafe reflection, Saint Browder explores how cultural signals—including beauty standards—can reinforce political power and exclusion, even within religious spaces. Drawing on scripture, the article calls Christians back to a deeper truth: our bodies are not projects to perfect, but sacred vessels created by God.

Especially in this Lenten season, the reflection challenges us to practice discernment, resist harmful narratives, and live out a Gospel rooted in love, justice, and courage. Read more from Boldcafe.

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ELCABrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), 2026 Lent and EasterComment
Perfect Peace in Troubled Times: A Call to Lament, Prayer, and Courage
Perfect Peace in Troubled Times: A Call to Lament, Prayer, and Courage

In a time marked by fear, violence, and division, Women of the ELCA calls the church to peace rooted in prayer, lament, and faithful engagement. Reflecting on recent deaths, detentions, and rising fear in communities, this message invites Lutherans to resist dehumanization and choose a deeper trust in God—through two upcoming online conversations focused on truth, prayer, and faithful response.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardWomen of the ELCA (WELCA), Church and SocietyComment