NEIA Synodical Women's Organization

Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization

As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world.

From Your President

I hope you are registered for our 25th Synodical Convention set for June 16, 2012, at Wartburg College in Waverly.

As your synodical board, we have planned a great day:

registration
greetings
business sessions
interest groups
delicious luncheon
worship together
lots of good fellowship!

We hope to have every active congregation represented!

-- Gloria Tollefson

Join us for the
25th Synodical Convention

of the Northeastern Iowa Synod

Women of the ELCA

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa

"Gathered for Faith and Action"

2012 Convention Highlights

Worship with Holy Communion

Churchwide Representative

Interest Sessions:

LWR Kits: Changes and Challenges

Shepherd of the Hills Ministry
The Faces of Grief

Real Money Talk for Women

Recycling Items for Yourself/Fundraisers

Register with your Unit Leader or contact Judy Kelly.

Women of the ELCA Resources
The Women of the ELCA website has a number of resources available for free download. You can also sign up for the e-newsletter, Bold Connections, and receive regular news and information from the churchwide organization. Go to the www.womenoftheelca.org page and sign up in the Bold Connection box on the right side.

Northeastern Iowa SWO Newsletter
Good News for Mary, Martha and Mary Magdalene is the newsletter of the Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization. Download pdf copies below:

2012 NEWSLETTERS	2011 NEWSLETTERS
January 2012	January 2011	June 2011
February 2012	February 2011	July/August 2011
March 2012	March 2011	September 2011
April 2012	April 2011	November 2011
May 2012	May 2011	December 2011

Upcoming Events:

May 21-22, 2012

Bible Study Seminar, Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque

June 15, 2012

SWO Board Meeting

June 16, 2012

WELCA Synod Convention, Wartburg College, Waverly

Board Members:

Gloria Tollefson, President
Cedar Falls

April Cheeseman
Lime Springs

Judy Kelly, Vice President
Charles City

Anna Jetson
Spring Grove, Minn.

Sue Ollman, Secretary
Mason City

Carolyn Loftaas
Kensett

Shirley Retz, Treasurer
Manchester

Cynthia Pogge
Kanawha

Carol Anderson
Dike

Ruth Hilgerson
St. Olaf

Mary Jane Averhoff
Dewar