Women of the ELCA

Women of the ELCA (WELCA), the women’s organization of this church, has thousands of participants in thousands of congregations. Together we are committed to growing in faith, affirming our gifts, supporting one another in our callings, and engaging in ministry and action that promotes justice and wholeness for all people.

Follow the South Dakota Women of the ELCA on the web:

South Dakota Synod Women of the ELCA Facebook Page

Read the Spring 2024 WELCA Newsletter

Download the South Dakota Synod WELCA Constitution

Learn more about the Women of the ELCA at its website, womenoftheelca.org.

Watch Diana Glover as Katie Luther from the 2023 Synodical Convention on YouTube (right-click on the link and select “open in a new tab” or “open in a new window” to view the video).

All Women are WELCOME to attend the 37th Annual Synodical Convention
June 19 – 21 at First Lutheran in Mitchell
Come enjoy a time of Friends, Fellowship Food, Faith and Fun

Download the Convention Booklet here.

Highlights Include:

Wednesday
Registration opens at 3 PM
Tours of Corn Palace and exploring downtown Mitchell
Evening Vespers Service

Thursday
Keynote Speaker: Achut Deng – Author of Don’t Look Back
A compelling journey of a young girl from the war-torn country of Sudan to Sioux Falls
Other speakers, including Rev. Chris Matson – COTS; Jamie Lennon – LWR; Bold Woman Award
Many display tables and vendors, including Book Store
Banquet and Program by Dakota Daughters

Friday
Church-Wide Rep Report; Communion Service with Rev. Renee Splichal Larson, Associate to the Bishop
Silent Auction – Funds raised go to Katie’s Fund
Love Gift for The Abbott House of Mitchell

Register by clicking the link here: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/8577338, or click on the 2024 Spring Newsletter (above) and print the paper form to mail in.
ONLY $50 if registered by May 15; $65 after May 15
Each Welca Unit can have one voting delegate.

Sign Up for our e-newsletter by contacting the editor – Lilah Gillis (mlgillis92@gmail.com)