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:
Read the Spring 2022 WELCA Newsletter
Download the South Dakota Synod WELCA Constitution
Download 2021 WELCA Convention Booklet
Learn more about the Women of the ELCA.
Upcoming Events
Synodical WELCA Convention for 2022 – June 23-24
at First Lutheran Church, Brookings
337 8th Street, Brookings SD 57006
“COME BOLDLY”
“Let us, therefore, approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Banquet Speaker: Pastor Cassandra Lamb, SDSU
Inspirational Speaker: V J Smith, author
Love Offering & Silent Auction Proceeds: Lutheran University Ministry, all campuses
Upcoming Gatherings
Bear Butte – Fall Retreat is scheduled for September 9 and 10 at Outlaw Ranch
Give
Support the ministry of the Women of the ELCA in South Dakota through your financial gifts.
Officers
President
Margene Thompson
Letcher, SD
605-248-2444 / 605-770-8311
amthompson@santel.net
Vice President
Hannah Fleming
Rapid City ,SD
605-630-1034
moneahn.fleming@gmail.com
Secretary
Treasurer
Darla Toben
Clear Lake, SD
605-880-3506
dgtoben@itctel.com
Director for Stewardship
Kathy Heffernan
Faulkton, SD
605-324-3638
kheffernan1957@gmail.com
Director for Justice
Director for Discipleship
Vicki Persson
Corsica, SD
605-732-4605 / 605-999-2946
vicki@midstatesd.net
Member-at-Large
Cheryl Lundeen
Sioux Falls, SD
605-201-3102
clundeen@midco.net
Member-at-Large
Nominating Committee
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