Women of the ELCA | Central States Synod

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Our Mission: Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Our Purpose: 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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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:

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

mcberggren73@aol.com

816-565-0701