Women Walk Boldly
We are Empowered
Empowered by grace from Jesus Christ, the North Carolina Women of the ELCA walk boldly in faith. Daily we take up the cross to serve others and to witness in our community and the world. The love and power of that faith flows through us and out to all those we encounter, especially those in need. We are women of all ages, with varying gifts and callings. We walk together, some leaning and some bearing another’s burdens. We are a bold sisterhood of faith!
Spring Retreat 2025
Join us at the Coastal Retreat Center in Isle of Palms, SC for our Spring Retreat this year. The retreat will be April 10-12, 2026 and the topic is "Five Love Languages" presented by Heidi Gibson, Deanna Deaton, Jes Sloan, and Carolyn Miller. Registration deadline is April 1, 2026.
Spring Conference Gathering
Spring 1-Day Retreat -"I am She! Called to be Bold For Such a Time as This"
The Spring 1-Day Retreat will be on February 7, 2026, and February 21, 2026.
Reading the Bible can sometimes be daunting. Join us at the one-day retreat and learn how to study the Bible, catch up with old friends, and make new ones. The one-day retreat will be hosted at the following churches:
February 7th Locations:
Holy Trinity, Raleigh
Nativity, Arden
February 21st Locations:
St Marks, Mooresville
Salem, Lincolnton
Committee Day 1
Committee Day 1 was held on August 23, 2025 at Sharon Lutheran Church in Statesville.
Here are pictures of our committees hard at work.
Fall Retreat
The Fall Retreat will be held at the Blowing Rock Retreat Center in Blowing Rock, NC.
September 26-28, 2025
Registration is due September 1.
NC Women of the ELCA Annual Gathering
NC Women of the ELCA Annual Gathering 2025
Reflections on the NC Women of the ELCA Annual Gathering 2024
The 2024 Annual Gathering of the NC Women of the ELCA was held in June at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Although smaller than pre-COVID Gatherings, it was wonderful. Read one attendees reflection here and see the photos below. I hope you will join us for the next Annual Gathering on June 20-22, 2025.
Photos from the Annual Gathering 2024
Twelfth Triennial Convention
The next Triennial is in Des Moines, Iowa on July 16-19, 2026! Come see amazing speakers and fantastic Bible studies.
Committee Day 2
Committee Day 2 was held on January 18, 2025. We are grateful to St. Mark's in Mooresville for hosting our meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Lorri Monterose. lorrimonterose@gmail.com
Fall Conference Gathering
We look forward to seeing you there!