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.
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Read the Spring 2021 WELCA Newsletter
Download the 2019 SD WELCA Convention Booklet
Download the South Dakota Synod WELCA Constitution
Learn more about the Women of the ELCA.
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SD Synodical WELCA Gathering – 2021
June 25, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Women are invited to attend in-person at:
Brandon Lutheran Church
600 E Holly Blvd in Brandon SD
Please register by emailing your name/church to: Clundeen@midco.net
The event is FREE and will follow CDC Guidelines
OR
Watch on YouTube “Live” or “Later” on
Brandonlutheran.org Web site (Click on “Follow Us” Click Here tab)
Featured Speakers:
- Associate Bishop Rev. Renee Splichal Larson giving the devotional on the Theme – “We Are Called”
- Rev. Rebel Hurd as the Keynote Speaker
- Rev. Siri Sorenson highlighting the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination.
Stoles made in honor of the 50th Anniversary will be shown. Clergy are encouraged to attend and wear their stole. If unable to be present, please send a photo of stole to: clundeen@midco.net to be shown on the screens.
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
(vacant)
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
Margie Neugebauer
Hermosa, SD
303-590-4403
margeneugebauer@gmail.com
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
(vacant)
Nominating Committee
Diane Bryan
blueroosterchick@hotmail.com
Sheila Aaker
sheila.aaker@gmail.com
Verdelle Anderson
verdelle@itctel.com
Annette Johnson
Aj49turtle@gmail.com
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