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Central States Synod Women of the ELCA Convention
June 20-22, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, MO
Friday—June 20th
1:00 P.M. Registration Opens
4:00 P.M. Voting Member and Participant Orientation
5:00 P.M. Evening meal
6:30 P.M. Convention Opening
Saturday—June 21st
8:00 A.M. Devotion and presentations
9:30 A.M. Voting Member Business Session
9:30 A.M. Participants’ Session –
“Women of the Reformation” by Evelyn Clark
10:30 A.M. Participants’ Session –
Grace Inspired Craft Activity
11:30 A.M. Lunch
12:45 P.M. Break-out Session #1
2:00 P.M. Break-out Session #2
3:00 P.M. Bingo/ Sing Along
4:00 P.M. Cluster Coordinator Session
6:00 P.M. Evening Dinner
Sunday—June 22nd
9:00 A.M. Closing Worship
36th Convention
Of the Central States Synodical Woman’s Organization
Women of the ELCA
On behalf of your Central States Synodical Organization Board, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend the 36th Annual Convention which will be held June 20th – 22th at the Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E. Jackson Drive, Independence Missouri.
The theme of the convention is “Vessels of God’s Grace” based on Ephesians 2:8 – “For by GRACE you have been saved through FAITH, and this is not your own doing; it is the GIFT of God.”
Please review the following information:
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Consideration For Nomination Form (Return to Karen McDonald by May 15)
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Nomination For Triennial Voting Member Form (Return to Karen McDonald by May 15)
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Grant Applications (Return to Gaye Mizell postmarked by May 15)
The hotel cost is $129.00 + tax = $149.61 per night (up to 4 per room). This includes 2 complimentary breakfast vouchers. Vouchers for the 3rd and 4th person in the room are available at $7 each per day payable at check-in. To be assured you receive this price, please make your reservations by May 20th.
The phone number is (816) 350-3000. State that you are with the Women of the ELCA.
All units and individuals are encouraged to bring gift baskets for the Silent Auction and small gift items for the “Mini Raffle” with proceeds from both going to the Lynn Starr Educational Fund.
Looking forward to seeing each of you at the Convention.
Marty Berggren, Registrar
816-565-0701