July 2024

Hockenbery to serve as interim executive director of Women of the ELCA

Jennifer Hockenbery, Ph.D., a college dean, philosophy professor, and editor of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics, will serve as interim churchwide executive director of Women of the ELCA, beginning July 1.

“We are excited about Jennifer accepting the interim executive director position,” said Myrna Wells-Ulland, Women of the ELCA churchwide executive board president. “She will shepherd the organization through a time of transition and oversee the day-to-day leadership of the organization. Her strong background in Lutheran theology, management experience, astute listening skills and collaborative leadership style will help us to assess our strengths and opportunities. She will also help lead conversations and collaborations among board members, staff and participants about our future as Women of the ELCA.” Read more.

We are celebrating friendship!

Join us for our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner (B. Y. O. D.) via Zoom, Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m. CDT. We are celebrating friends in honor of National Friendship Day later in the month.

The Rev. Amy Waelchli will lead our conversation on the topic of friendship. Participants are encouraged to bring their friends or a photo of their friends to share during the discussion.

All are invited to attend. Please use the link below to register and be sure to pass this invitation along!

https://boldcafe.org/dinner

Speaking of friendships, are you a Faithful Friend? Consider becoming part of Faithful Friends, our monthly giving program to support life-changing Women of the ELCA ministries and programs! Visit the Faithful Friends page on our website to get started!

Will we see you at the ELCA Youth Gathering?

Women of the ELCA is thrilled to announce that we will be located in the Adult Leaders Lounge at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, July 16 to 20. We'll share how award-winning Women of the ELCA publications like Gather magazine and Cafe (Boldcafe.org), plus our numerous free online resources, can support young adults, their friends and others in their callings!

Adult Leaders

Will you be attending the gathering as an Adult Leader? Visit us in Great Hall B/C and connect with Women of the ELCA churchwide staff and executive board president Myrna Wells-Ulland as we share ways you can deepen your connection to Women of the ELCA! By visiting us, you can win a chance for a FREE registration to our 2026 Triennial Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa. We can't wait to see you!

Honor Linda's 22 years of service with a gift to Katie's Fund.

Linda Post Bushkofsky has retired from serving as executive director of Women of the ELCA. To honor Linda’s 22 years of service, you are invited to make a gift to 2122: Growing Katie’s Fund for the next 100 years, the campaign to raise $1 million for the Katie’s Fund endowment.

Katie’s Fund supports ministries focused on global sharing, leadership development, and faith in daily life. Linda has focused her leadership in these areas, too. So a gift to Katie’s Fund in honor of Linda’s leadership is a natural way to say “thanks.”

Will you consider a gift today, to show your gratitude and support for the future of Women of the ELCA? Learn more.

July devotion: What can we do to bring about a loving world?

"When love is the way, we are all set free." Love sets us free from fear, greed, envy and hatred of every kind. What can we do to bring about the kind of love that frees us?

Read the July devotion.

Journaling: Create your own sacred writings

Journaling can open us up to new insights and ways of thinking. This free resource, “Journaling: Create your own sacred writings,” can help you get started as you reflect on God’s presence and purpose in your life. This resource can be used individually or with a group. Download it today!

Download "Journaling: Create your own sacred writings"

En Español: "Lleve un diario: Cree sus propias escrituras sagradas"

Daily Grace is an on-the-go companion for your spiritual journey, offering a faith reflection every day. Encounter God’s extravagant, boundless, and often surprising grace by signing up for a daily email message. Learn more at welca.org/dailygrace.

Most recent blog posts

Encouraging one another with chalk

Herstory: The story of the two Dorothys

Women of the ELCA publications win awards.

Support our ministry

Women of the ELCA | 773-380-2730 | women.elca@elca.org | welca.org

STAY CONNECTED