† Each Congregational Unit is encouraged to send one voting member to represent their church active unit. The Biennial Convention is the highest voting body of our Synodical organization.
Congregational Unit leaders are encouraged to elect or appoint one voting member to serve on behalf of the women in your group. These voting members will have “voice and vote” on topics of discussion. If your church does not have an active Congregational Unit, you are invited to appoint a woman who will have “voice” on the floor of the convention. You will find the steps to become an active unit here.
† Through Bible Study, workshops, a hands-on activity, nature, and more we will explore what's new and exciting things God has in store for each of us.
† Some of the workshops being offered include:
Short Story by Sunrise Forever, Inc., a Lutheran ministry supported by St. Matthew Trinity, Pawtucket, RI providing backpacks for schools in Liberia. Sunrise Forever, Inc. is the recipient of a Gift in Kind. We are collecting material to fill school backpacks such as sharpened pencils, pens, composition notebooks, paper, erasers, glue, pencil sharpeners, sticky notes, crayons, markers, folders, straight edge rulers, and child craft scissors.
What’s Up in Chicago? with Elizabeth Burgess, our CWO President, Joy Michalicek’s representative. Get the most up to date information on Triennial 2023, Katie’s Fund Campaign and other happenings!
† Dress for the weekend is casual with comfortable walking shoes if you wish to explore the beauty of Camp Calumet. The weather in late October can be unpredictable, dress in layers.
† Food is always plentiful at Camp Calumet but if you wish to bring a small snack to share, you are invited to do so. Coffee and tea is always available. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate that on the registration form. Note that all meals are served in the dining room in the Conference Center.
† There will be opportunity for both Congregational Unit and Personal Monetary offerings on the weekend. Congregational Unit offerings will be collected during a business session on Friday. One-half of that offering will stay in New England to support our missions and Ministries, and the other one-half will go to the Churchwide expression of our organization. Personal monetary offerings will be received at the closing Eucharist on Saturday.
† As with any organization there must be leaders willing to carry on the business of the organization. We are seeking women to make a commitment to serve Christ and the women in the New England Synod. Included in this mailing are descriptions of what is expected of a board member/officer. Please prayerfully consider whether you can make the commitment needed. If you cannot do it yourself, can you think of a woman in your midst who might accept the challenge? It is the mission of WELCA to “mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.” We need leaders who can help each of us live that mission.
Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Alice Carlson, NE/WELCA 7B president at alycarlson99@gmail.com
