The Rev. Emily Heitzman reflects on the pressures youth and adults face from negative messages about worth and belonging. Drawing on Scripture, she reminds readers that we are beloved children of God—fearfully and wonderfully made, worthy of love. Read the reflection.
Read MoreIn this Bold Café reflection, the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson writes about harsh feedback, shame and the baptismal promise that our worth is not achieved but given by God. Her reflection offers encouragement for leaders and communities seeking to build one another up in love. Read the reflection.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreApril 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreYoung 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.
Read MoreYoung 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWomen of the ELCA is offering scholarships for Lutheran laywomen and those preparing for ordained ministry. Applications are due April 30, 2026. These awards support education and leadership across the church.
Read MoreApplications are open for Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls Seed Grants, offering up to $2,000 for wellness-focused ministry projects. Women of the ELCA units are encouraged to apply by April 30, 2026, to support health initiatives in their communities.
Read MoreThe Spring 2026 Gather Bible study, “I AM: God’s holy name and promise,” continues with Session Two focusing on Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10. Participants can download materials and watch video supplements to explore God’s guidance and protection in daily life.
Read MoreThe Lenten and Easter seasons show us that we will survive the brokenness of this world. Listen to the podcast written by the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson on the Women of the ELCA podcast. Listen now.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreWomen of the ELCA invites Lutherans into a timely Zoom conversation on truth, misinformation, and faithful discernment. Drawing on Scripture, Luther, and Augustine, this January 29 session explores how Christians can navigate skepticism, conspiracy theories, and disagreement with wisdom, clarity, and love.
Read MoreWomen of the ELCA is expanding its intergenerational work through the Campus Ambassador Program, connecting with women on 10 college campuses this year. Grounded in inclusivity, anti-racism, and shared leadership, the initiative intentionally invites girls and women under 40 into new forms of participation while honoring the wisdom and gifts of long-time leaders. Learn more about intergenerational programs and how to get involved.
Read MoreIn seasons of weariness or restlessness, passion can feel distant—or suddenly awaken us. Using the story of Queen Esther, Pastor Lee Ann Pomrenke reflects on how identity, timing, relationships, and self-interest converge to call God’s people into courageous action. This reflection invites readers to consider where the Holy Spirit may be stirring them to act for such a time as this. Read the full reflection, prayer, and discussion questions at Boldcafe.
Read MoreWhat happens when passion doesn’t emerge gently—but arrives suddenly, insistently, or even painfully? In this deeply personal reflection, the Rev. Angela T. !Khabeb explores vocation as something that often chooses us, shaped by life’s joys, griefs, and unexpected turns. Drawing on Scripture, ministry experience, and profound personal loss, she invites readers to reflect on how the Holy Spirit continues to ignite calling across seasons of life. Read the full reflection and discussion questions at Boldcafe.
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