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March is Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made over the centuries. Make plans to honor the women who've influenced you. International Women's Day is March 8, a time to honor our global relationships. Here are some ways you can #BeBoldForChange. Whatever you plan, make it intergenerational.
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GIVE WITH AN AMAZON SMILE
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WOMEN OF THE ELCA CELEBRATES 30-YEAR MILESTONE IN JUNE
Women of the ELCA will celebrate a milestone in June--- 30 years of ministry, Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director of the organization, said to the synodical women's organization presidents gathered in Chicago, Feb. 16-19. Read the story here.
Executive Board President Patti Austin told the presidents that they are advocates for change. Read about it here.
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TAKE CARE SO THAT IT WILL LAST
The Lenten practice of almsgiving is often neglected, but it's an important way to nourish our relationships with God's creation, including our beloved community of women created in the image of God. When we want to make relationships last, we take care of them. Read the devotional.
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LENT: A TIME TO REHYDRATE
Lent, the liturgical season devoted to reflection on what our baptism means --- our commitment to our faith and to the example of Jesus' love and sacrifice --- asks us to drink deeply from the cup that Jesus himself asked to be taken from him in Luke 22:42. Read the Cafe article.
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REFOCUS YOUR FAITH LIFE IN LENT
Lent is about looking into a metaphorical mirror, the kind we hold up to our souls. Use the Lenten season to refocus your faith life and realign your relationship with God through 40 days of reflection. The discussion questions work best in small groups, though this resource can also be used independently. Download the free resource.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH PHEBE?
Phebe Hospital, founded by the Lutheran church in 1921, in partnership with the Methodist and Episcopalian churches, serves approximately 450,000 patients a year.
Here you will find a PV for Phebe progress report.
 The initiative, called "PV for Phebe" (PV stands for "photovoltaic," the process by which light is turned into electricity), aims to raise $624,000 to provide solar energy to the hospital.
Read an article about the initiative.
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BOLDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF
The best way to identify yourself as a Women of the ELCA participant when we gather in July in Minneapolis is to
wear All Anew proudly.
And nothing goes better with the Tenth Triennial Gathering logo than our
gorgeous sterling silver jewelry.
When you see a woman in the airport, on a train or in a Minneapolis restaurant wearing our identity items, introduce yourself boldly.
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COMMEMORATE THE REFORMATION
Looking for ways to commemorate the Reformation with your church family?
Click through for a free book excerpt, 10 powerful quotes by Martin Luther, prayers of the reformers, a prayer in verse by Zwingli, a repentance study guide and a conversation with Martin Marty on ecumenism! With prayers for a blessed Year of Commemoration from Paraclete Press!
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Are you participating in the 5K Run, Walk and Roll at the gathering? 
