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The convention, the highest legislative authority in Women of the ELCA, will be held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Voting members, elected in the 64 synodical women’s organizations, will conduct the business of the organization. They will elect leaders for the 2023-2026 triennium, act on memorials from synodical organizations and resolutions from the floor, approve a budget and much more.
Annual Gathering
The Annual Gathering will be held Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23 at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Registration deadline is May 30! Register early to help the planning committee!
We are happy to announce that our keynote speaker for the Annual Gathering will be Dr. Jacqueline Bussie!
Registration forms, nomination forms, and the in-kind offering information are below. A promotional flyer is linked below to post at church, send out to circle members, and share with friends.
- Click here for Registration for the Annual Gathering
- Click here for Young Women Guest Registration
- Click here for the Board member job description
- Click here for the Nomination Form, page 1
- Click here for the Nomination Form, page 2
- In-Kind Gifts 2024
- Gathering promo flyer
Scholarship Applications
Christine Bohr Anderson Seminary Scholarship Application
The Christine Bohr Anderson Scholarship assists women who wish to pursue a seminary education at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, S.C., or the Center for Lutheran Studies, Atlanta, Ga.
- Click here for Scholarship qualifications.
- Click here for the updated Scholarship application.
Leadership Legacy
This is a scholarship program designed to financially assist young women who would like to attend NC Women of the ELCA events. More information is available on the Scholarship applications. For questions reach out to us via our contact form.
- For young women ages 12-22, use this Leadership Legacy Application.
- For young women ages 23-30, use this Young Women Guest Application.
Please submit applications to Karen Overcash at 2212 Woodlawn Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
The Patterson Memorial Fund
The scholarship is available to members of a NC Synod, ELCA congregation who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university for a bachelor's degree or one of the accredited seminaries, with financial need being a requirement. The application deadline is June 25th, and the scholarship funds come from the investments of the Karl B. Patterson and Family Estate, administered by Wells Fargo Company.
- Click here for the Patterson Memorial Fund Application.
See form for details regarding submission.
Treasurer Forms
Form A
Form A is for Congregational Units to use when sending offerings to the Synodical Treasurer.
- Click here for Form A.
Form B
Congregational Units will use when sending Thankofferings, designated offerings, or other offerings to the Churchwide office.
- Click here for Form B.
Health Forms
Health History Forms
All participants are asked to bring this form to all events.
- Click here for Adult Health History Form.
- Click here for Youth/Child Health History Form.
Participation Forms
Nomination Form
Consider serving on the Synodical Women's Organization Board (SWO). See the form for more details on job descriptions, job duties and the nomination form.
- Click here for Nomination Form.
Service to Others Form
The N.C. Synodical Women’s Organization (NC SWO) would like to add YOU to our resource bank. Complete the
form indicating how you might participate, what areas interest you, and how you would be willing to use your God-given
talents and gifts. This is not a commitment to serve but simply expresses your interest.
- Click here for Service to Others Form.
Expenses Form
This is a reimbursement form for NC SWO officers, Board, committees and conference leaders. Please follow the directions on the form.
- Click here for Expenses Form.