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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!
September 11, 12 & 13, 2026
Embassy Suites at Hamilton Place
2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Theme Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Convention Chaplain: Pr. Alison George
Bible Study Leader: Pr. Rosy Rivera
Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Sawyer
Katie’s Table: Jewelry
Current Love Offering: Maji: Hope
In Kind Gifts at Convention: Room in the Inn
Join us for worship, Bible Study, workshops, fellowship, our Saturday night banquet & silent auction, Embassy’s Manager’s Reception, Embassy’s free breakfast & more!
To Register and to make your reservations at Embassy Suites,
go to www.seswelcasisters.com or click the QR code.
Send Questions to Chat Box and Check-in for Updated Links Frequently throughout May
Here We Come, Chattanooga
SES WELCA 2026!
Use Chat Box at the bottom right if you have questions when registering or paying online. We will respond as soon as we see your request.
To Register for Outing Online:
Go to Offerings Page, and send $110,
Then mark "2026 Outing" in category box.
To Register For Outing:
Send a separate check payable to (SES WELCA Outing) for $110 to:
Gabrielle “Sissy”Gifford at P.O. Box 21, Midland City, AL 36350.
Click on PDF symbol to open printable registration form.
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