Joyful News

The Women of the ELCA organization mobilizes women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Read the quarterly newsletter of our synodical women’s organization, Joyful News.

Current issue (pdf files):  Joyful News, March 2010

Recent issues (pdf files):

Schedule an Anti-Racism Workshop for your congregation or group — an experience offered by the synodical Women of the ELCA and designed to heighten awareness of participant empowerment to dismantle racism.

Learn more from this “Today’s Dream: Tomorrow’s Reality” (pdf file) workshop brochure.

Act Boldly


Purpose Statement:

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, society and the world.