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A place for Women of the ELCA, especially in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, to share their stories.
2023 SWO Convention/Gathering
Some 51 people attended the 2023 SWO Convention/Gathering at Trinity Lutheran, Belmond, on June 17. Bishop Kevin Jones preached about stirring things up and Pastor Katie Pals led worship.
Congratulations to Sondra Nelson who was elected president!
Read more about the gathering on the SWO Facebook page and in the July/August Good News newsletter.
2023 SWO CONVENTION/GATHERING
June 17, 2023 ∣ Trinity Lutheran, Belmond
LWR Ingatherings & Cluster Events
2023
- Oct. 14
– C/E/H LWR Ingathering, Redeemer, Waverly - Oct. 14
– LWR Ingathering, Albert Lea, Minn. - Oct. 28
– Cluster B Gathering, Littleport - Nov. 4
– B/D/I LWR Ingathering, Decorah
Upcoming Events
SWO Board Meeting
November 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSWO & Cluster Leadership Meeting
January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pmSWO Board Meeting
March 9, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmSWO Board Meeting
May 4, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmSWO Board Meeting
June 14, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Good News Newsletters
Forms & Resources
Rolled Bandages Flier 149 KB 500 downloads
Learn how to make rolled bandages for a mission project …
Faithful Friends Giving Form 182 KB 459 downloads
Recurring gifts through Faithful Friends of Women of the ELCA support numerous ministries …
Offering Transmittal Form A 155 KB 446 downloads
Form to submit regular offerings and synodical convention offerings to the synodical…
Offering Transmittal Form B 154 KB 477 downloads
Form to submit Thankofferings, designated gifts, special offerings and gifts to the…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 1070 downloads
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Latest News
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2022 SWO Gathering Recap
The 34th annual synodical gathering of Women of the ELCA took place June 18 at St. John in Nashua and online via Zoom for those who chose not to attend […]
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Synodical Women’s Organization Gathering is June 18
The 34th annual Gathering of the Northeastern Iowa Women of the ELCA is set for Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St John Lutheran Church in Nashua […]
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2021 Synodical Women’s Organization Gathering
The annual synodical gathering of Women of the ELCA took place June 19 at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Waverly and online via Zoom for those who chose not to attend […]
