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.
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NEIA Women of the ELCA
A place for Women of the ELCA,
especially in the Northeastern Iowa
Synod, to share their stories.
SWO Board
Upcoming Events & Meetings
SWO M & M Retreat
February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026SWO Board Meeting
March 7, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWomen of the ELCA Triennial Gathering
July 16, 2026 - July 19, 2026
2026 Gatherings & Ingatherings
April 11 — Upper Iowa River Cluster D Spring Gathering, St. Peter, Eldorado, 8:30 a.m.
April 11 — Ingathering, Nazareth, Cedar Falls
Nov. 7 — Ingathering, Olson’s Explosives, Decorah
Good News Newsletters
Human Trafficking Resources
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An organization fighting to eradicate modern day slavery …
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Organization that provides aftercare for survivors of human trafficking …
Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery 0.00 KB 3514 downloads
Volunteer organization devoted to ending human trafficking in all its forms …- 1
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Forms & Resources
Thankoffering Services & Gifts 0.00 KB 4056 downloads
Thankoffering gifts and services support ongoing ministries of Women of the ELCA …
2025 Talking Points for Congregational Women’s Groups 326 KB 3090 downloads
Share these updates with your women’s group about SWO activities …
In-Kind Gift Ideas 279 KB 2908 downloads
Back to school items needed for Shepherd of the Hills …
Rolled Bandages Flier 149 KB 2451 downloads
Learn how to make rolled bandages for a mission project …
Faithful Friends Giving Form 182 KB 1876 downloads
Recurring gifts through Faithful Friends of Women of the ELCA support numerous ministries …Latest News
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Wartburg College to host the 2025 WELCA Thankoffering Service on Nov. 9
Everyone is invited to this year’s Women of the ELCA Thankoffering Service, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Wartburg College Chapel in Waverly. Wartburg College was selected […]
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Women invited to ‘Rejoice & Renew’ event Feb. 23-24
Women of the ELCA and their friends are invited to an appreciation event Feb. 23-24 at Ewalu Stone Retreat Center, Strawberry Point. Sponsored by the Northeastern Iowa Women of the […]
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2023 WELCA Triennial Gathering Recap
Nearly 800 women from across the country converged on the Phoenix Convention Center to learn, grow, worship and serve together during Women of the ELCA’s 2023 Just Love Triennial Gathering, […]
