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2026 Synodical Convention
Mid-August Convention Update 8/18/26
2026 LWR In-Gathering Dates
This year's dates for the In-gathering of LWR donations are approaching -
Friday, Aug. 28 & Saturday, Aug. 29
Find times and locations below.
Nominations for WELCA Board
President Phyllis Wade has released a call for nominations for the Southeastern Synod Board of Women of the ELCA. We will be electing a vice president, secretary, and four (4) board members our convention. Please submit your nomination form and a photo to: welcanominating@gmail.com.
Registration Extended 1 Week
We are glad to announce we can extend WELCA Convention Registration for 1 week-until August 26th.
Either online or postmark to Sissy Gifford (and let her know).
Gabrielle “Sissy”Gifford at P.O.
Box 21, Midland City, AL 36350.
In Memoriams Due Now
Greetings WELCA Ladies!
Linda Few will be producing an "In Memoriam" video in remembrance of our WELCA sisters that passed away
since our last convention-
(from Oct 2025 to present).
To produce the video, please send the following information to:
Linda Few's email -- fewbaby@bellsouth.net
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Name of Deceased WELCA sister
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Name of Church/Congregation and Location
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Date of Death
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Picture (in jpg format)
Please send Linda your info asap!
Peace and Love
Thanks to all of you who registered for our Outing on Saturday afternoon. We will be sending final details of our tour agenda to all of you soon!
DATES
LOCATION
THEME
BIBLE VERSE
Convention Chairs
Love Offering
September 11, 12, and 13, 2026
Embassy Suites at Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Where God Meets Us: Mountain Top Moments
Psalm 121:1-2
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
Sissy Gifford & Bridget Radford
Recipient for February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028 will be approved at Convention. Units are asked to submit organization recommendations by June 30.
