ELCA News Blog
March 13, 2007
Women of the ELCA Plans Five 'Act Boldly' Events
by Frank Imhoff, ELCA News Service
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the women's organization of the ELCA, is sponsoring five "Act Boldly" events on three weekends in 2007. The Rev. Dawn D. Hansen, director for programs, Women of the ELCA, said, "These events not only carry out the 2005-08 triennium theme, 'Act Boldly,' but also support the ongoing interpretation and unfolding of our mission statement: 'To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.'" "Boldness is a call to action," she said. "A life lived boldly is a faith-filled celebration."
The events are planned for April 27-28 in Austin, Texas; May 18- 19 in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Renton, Wash.; and Sept. 28-29 in Washington, D.C., and Omaha, Neb.
Women of the ELCA is developing "I am She," a workbook "to help women 'find their bold' using biblical, historical and current examples of women who live out their bold. The book also helps women create their own purpose statements and put them into action," Hansen said. "Aside from the learning and self- discovery, these events are worth attending to build relationships with others seeking their own bold and the ways to live it out."
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John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org http://www.elca.org/news ELCA News Blog: http://www.elca.org/news/blog