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    Join in prayer each Monday
Lutheran women in the U. S., Canada, and the Caribbean have been praying together every Monday at noon for years. Join them in this communal activity that blesses you and others globally. (August 2008)

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Quilts, kits needed

Lutheran World Relief is in need of quilts, soap, health kits, layettes, sewing kits, and school kits to meet current and anticipated needs in the world. Meeting this need is a great opportunity for women's groups, confirmation classes, entire congregations. (June-July 2008)
 

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Rachel's Day

A day to celebrate children and support them in the challenges they face is observed the first Sunday in May. Make plans now for your observance in worship, through a Sunday forum, or other activity of your choice. (April 2008)

 

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Quilts, kits needed

Lutheran World Relief is in need of quilts, soap, health kits, layettes, sewing kits, and school kits to meet current and anticipated needs in the world. Meeting this need is a great opportunity for women's groups, confirmation classes, entire congregations. (April 2008)

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    In-kind gift options
Do you like choices? That's what await you as you select the one or more tangible gifts you want to share with others in the Salt Lake City community at the triennial gathering. Quilt materials, health kits, school kits, gift cards, phone cards, and preemie hats are just some of your options. (March 2008)

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Women's History Month
 
Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. Publicize the online display in your congregation's bulletin or newsletter or reserve one of the two display copies available for your use in March. First come, first served. (March 2008)

 

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World Day of Prayer
 
World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 7, the women of Guyana invite us to rejoice with them at the astonishing natural beauty of Guyana. Under the worship theme, "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding," the women invite us to join them: "Come with us as we acknowledge the wisdom of God in the marvelous works of creation." (March 2008)
 

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Healthy heart fair
 
It's heart month

People throughout the country are concerned about heart health. Have you checked into the Women of the ELCA Healthy Heart Fair resource for your congregation? This month is a good time to do that — and any time throughout the year. (February 2008)
 

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This is what BOLD looks like
 
Get ready

The second annual Bold Women's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, February 24. Visit the Bold Women pages to see what resources are available for promotion and for use in worship on Bold Women's Day or at your meetings and special events. (January and February 2008)
 

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Grant recipient
 
Grants available

Women of the ELCA is accepting grant applications through February 15, 2008. Learn more about the grant program and the criteria for application; then share this information with your group and other agencies or institutions that may benefit from a grant. (January 2008)

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graduate's hat
 
Scholarships

On December 15, Women of the ELCA will begin accepting applications for scholarships for the 2008–2009 school year. Application forms and information about the various scholarships are available on this site. Deadline for application is February 15, 2008. (December 2007)

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