Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
The ELCA is an ecumenical Christian church with approximately 3.3 million members worshiping in over 8,900 communities within 65 synods throughout the United States and in the Caribbean. The church promotes "God's work. Our hands." with numerous engaging activities, including serving missions, missions, disaster response, disability ministry, and local community service.  Information is available at https://www.elca.org/. 

Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
The ELCA Churchwide Women's Organization (CWO) is present in three formats, each being independent and maintaining individualized constitutions, including the overarching Churchwide Women's Organization (CWO), Synodical Women's Organizations (SWOs), and the Congregational, Inter-Congregational, and Special Units. WELCA, the ELCA women's ministry, maintains independence and is not a church auxiliary.  The mission of WELCA is Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ and their purpose is "As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world." For more information see: https://www.womenoftheelca.org/ and to sign up for the daily reflection, Daily Grace, go to:
https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/category/daily-grace. WELCA also has a PowerPoint presentation, "A Place for You" in English and Spanish that can be used within your congregation: 
https://www.womenoftheelca.org/tools-for-leaders

Bold Cafe is a free online magazine written by and geared for bold young women of faith with articles that can be used for individual or group Bible study. Their current focus is "Retreat where you are" and more information is available at: https://www.boldcafe.org/

Bold Connections is a monthly online newsletter featuring information concerning the events and activities of the Women of the ELCA. Subscription for Bold Cafe and Bold Connections is available at: Women of the ELCA : Sign Up to Stay in Touch (constantcontact.com)

Gather Magazine
The Women of the ELCA offer a magazine with supportive stories to promote growth, faith-filled articles and devotions, and opportunities to enhance services and ministries. Published 10 times annually, the cost is $19.95 and subscriptions are available by phone at 1-844-409-0576 or at: https://www.cambeywest.com/subscribe2/default.aspx?p=GAT&f=paid

We are an intentional community of women deacons on the roster of Word and Service in the ELCA and diaconal ministers in the ELCIC. We long for and work towards impacting this broken and beautiful world through our radical diaconal leadership, prophetic ministry on the margins, and accountable relationship within our community.

We are dedicated to:

• Prophetic Diakonia
• Intentional Community

We extend gracious hospitality and radical welcome to all women. To learn more about our intentional welcome, read our Statement of Welcome.

Website: https://deaconesscommunity.org/

Book of Faith is an initiative focusing on the Bible, with goals to increase the reading and use of Scripture. There is a four-fold process within the Book of Faith, including in-depth views for devotional, historical, literary, and theological learning, featuring a website at www.bookoffaith.org with study and webinars, and a Twitter site at www.twitter.com/bookoffaith. 

Bible Studies are available online at https://www.elca.org/Resources/Bible-Studies, including Daily Discipleship at https://www.elca.org/Resources/Bible-Studies and Daily Faith Practices at https://www.elca.org/Resources/Bible-Studies#Faith. 

Christian Education Network of the ELCA (CENetwork) is an organization promoting faith education. Their mission is "Supporting lifelong faith formation in the home and congregation." They provide numerous resources, networking, and a mentorship program. Membership is $50 for individuals and $25 for those who are retired or a student. Group memberships are also available. See: https://faithfulteaching.org/join-or-renew-your-membership-today with prior newsletters available for review at: https://faithfulteaching.org/e-newsletters
https://faithfulteaching.org/