From your president: Responding to Racism…
Sarah posed this question to the pastors at “Living Lutheran/Ask a Pastor”: In a
sharply divided society, how can we learn to love each other regardless of political stances, and
work together as Christians toward common good?”
The answers she received, I felt, could also provide ways in which we could look to bring an end to
racism, seemingly so prominent in our society still. Why, so many decades after the Civil Rights
Movement, are we, even as Christians, still struggling with racial segregation?
Pastor Monica wrote: “Dear Sarah, what an important question for our life together as the body of
Christ. Sometimes I wonder if people of faith are more concerned about feeling ‘right’ than we are
about following in the footsteps of Jesus to love our neighbor.”
Pastor Ron wrote, “Dear Sarah, your question reminds me of St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians 4:1-6.
Two words in these passages jump out for me, ‘humility’ and ‘unity.’ It seems to me that a key to
harmony is acknowledging the unity we have in Jesus Christ. This isn’t something that we can manufacture on our own; it is already a present reality. Secondly, when we approach each other in a
spirit of humility, I believe the walls and barriers which appear to separate us can come down.”
Pastor Neddy replies, “We are all children of God,” and to her question, “How can we learn to love?”
he tells her, “Our God is a loving Creator. God gives life to all that exists. If our God is so, such
should be our measuring cup — to love our neighbor as we love God, and ourselves. This task is
hard to achieve when we live secluded lives, and worship in segregated churches. We need to do
our best to expose ourselves to the other.”
It’s easy to ignore something if it isn’t part of your life, or your little corner of the world. But that
doesn’t mean that it does not exist. As the Bold Women that I know you are, educate yourselves,
stretch yourselves as Jesus was stretched out in agony on the cross for the sake of holding together
opposing people. It is well known that if you want to get something done, give it to the women.
And if you think that it can’t be done, give it to some bold women. Racism exists everywhere, and
it surely was not God’s intention for us to live with it.
Following are some actions Presiding Bishop Eaton suggests that each of us can take:
† Listen to, and learn from, people of color and communities of color.
† Muster the courage to have and stay in difficult conversations about race.
† Respect and uplift the dignity and humanity of every person.
† Serve all people, following the example of Jesus.
† Strive for justice and peace in all the earth.
May all others see the Light of Christ reflected in us.
Board Briefs...
The I-K Synodical Board met March 7 at Resurrection in Indianapolis
at 9:30 AM. Attendance: Pres. Lois Noel, Treas. Pat Hamby, Pr. Doris
Sparks, Jo Flynn, and Sandy Koehler, Nancy Walker. Devotions by Pres.
Eph. 4:1-13, and Grace & Peace, Devotions for Lent 2015.
 Approval of agenda, minutes;
 President’s report: Conf of Pr esidents 2/22/2015. Spiritual Gathering planned by Region 6 presidents for June 2016.; attended Nov.
Kathy Coleman
Synod Council mtg; working with NE Cluster for Spring Gathering.
Contacted board members for encouragement and direction by phone
Secretary
and email due to weather.
 Treasurer’s Report - Priority was budget; Presented current and proposed (see page 5); approved., will send to CWO, work on 2016; CU support: 40 units;16 submit 2 or more/year; acknowledgment vital; treasurer training@ convention?
 Promotion of Micro
 Convention planning– Linda Doerge, absent, snow advisory:
 Planned topics: Intergenerational Relationships; Human Trafficking/update on Social
Statement; International “Christianity Today in India”; CASA [Court Appointed Special Advocates];
getting Women of the ELCA:CWO Rep. Gwendolyn King. (possibly Anti-Racism; table favors
by Linda.
 Cluster Facilitator Jo Flynn had emailed SG Bible Study, Faith in Action; A Study of James;
Gathering dates needed.
 CUs to be notified of proposal to decrease number of board members from nine to seven to be
voted on at the 2015 convention.
 Bible Study for Gatherings to lead into convention theme; revitalizing Indy and EC priority;
 Social Media– Pr.Doris, demo of IK Women’s website; posting conv. forms as available, what
we can do via website to inform women; will post material useful to board members. (Dorothy)
FB traffic crucial; tutored posting/commenting;
 Nominating committee appointed; all must approach, encourage.
 Adjournment at 3 PM; Closing prayer; next meeting, May 16, 2015; location TBA;
Subsequent meetings, Aug. 6onsite. Meetings are open, unless otherwise specified.
President
Lois Noel
3633 S. 825 W.
Kimmell, IN 46760
260-403-1395
[email protected]
Vice Pres/Convention Chair
Linda Doerge
4545 Prince Albert Way
Lexington, KY 40515
859-619-3341
[email protected]
South Central (8) Board Partner
Secretary
Kathy Coleman
68755 US Hwy 31
Lakeville, IN 46536
574-784-3538
[email protected]
North Central (2) Board Partner
Treasurer (2/1/14—1/31/15))
Pat Hamby
410 Crosby Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
317-889-9218; c-317-508-9015
[email protected]
Lafayette (4) Partner
Board Members
JoAnne Flynn
1253 Anderson City Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
H-502-839-8418 ; c-502-517-5176
[email protected]
Cluster Facilitator
East Kentucky (10) Board Partner
Linda Hickman
26738 Roseland Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46514
574-264-6838
[email protected]
Data Recorder
Northeast (3) Board Partner
Sandy Koehler
122 W 2nd Street
Hanover, IN 47243
H- 812-866-8923; c-812-701-4873
[email protected]
Discipleship Chair
Southeast (7) Board Partner
Rev. Doris Sparks
1810 Oak Street
Linton, IN 47441
C-812-699-9372
[email protected]
Social Media Developer
Evansville (8) Board Partner
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T he KI Nswoman newsl et t er i s a publication of the Indiana-Kentucky Women of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
of America (ELCA). This
publication facilitates communications of the I-K
Women of the ELCA by sharing
ideas and programs of individuals, as well as our
Clusters,
Congregational
Units and (SWO) Board.
The KINswoman is published
quarterly by the IK Synodical
Women’s Organization of
Women of the ELCA, Lois
Noel, President, and online at
www.iksynod.org/ministry/IKSWO/IKSWO.asp. Send all
articles, photos, questions,
or subscription requests to
the editor (see below).
Permission to p h ot oc o py
this publication for distribution
is given for all ELCA members
and Women of the ELCA. All
others must cite attribution of
publication.
Deaconess Nancy Walter
1057 Poppyfield Place
Schererville, IN 46375
219-322-8999; c-219-718-4804
[email protected]
Justice Chair
Northwest (1)Board Partner
Non-Board, Non-elected
Dorothy Nevils
575 Johnson St
Gary, IN 46402
[email protected]
219-201-0080
Communication (
Darlene Bockelman
1502 S 800 E
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-248-8274
[email protected]
TDTR (Today’s Dream,
Tomorrow’s Reality Antiracism Network)
Learning Opportunities at Convention 2015
For the past two years, I have been speaking to and surveying all ages of Women
of the ELCA. I have especially been interested in younger women and what would
entice them to come to our convention. A recurring theme is this: What can we
do as Women of the ELCA to help others?
Linda Deorge, VP
Convention Planner
The women have indicated an interest in everything from going out and actively
working with individuals or groups within the community to what their groups can
get together to work on during their weekly or monthly gatherings. With this in
mind, the following workshops will be offered at our 2015 Biennial Convention:
3. Intergenerational Relationships: Too often
younger women underestimate the wisdom and
experience of older women, and the older generation dismisses the wisdom and talents of younger
adults. This workshop explores the differences in
understanding of the two, and reveals ways to
work together to fulfill the mission of the ELCA.
Leader: Rev. Vicki Garber, Senior Pastor of
Gloria Dei in Crestview Hills, KY, graduated
Magna Cum Laude from Augustana College in
1973 with a degree in Biology and Sociology;
Magna Cum Laude from Illinois College of Optometry with an O.D. in 1977; Trinity Lutheran
Seminary in 1994, MDiv., moving from optometrist to pastor in 1994.
4. From Stonischken to Gedhus: Follow a little
girl and her family and their experiences during
and after World War II. See how her experiences
as a child relate to her experiences today, including human trafficking, torture. and beheadings in
the Middle East. This workshop you willHope
not soon
forget.
Leader: Gerda Braunheim
The author of From Stonischken to Gedhus: A
Child's View of World War II (available at http://
www.amazon.com/From-Stonischken-GedhusChilds-World/dp/1570740992) tells a most interesting story about how she and her brother escaped from East Prussia to Denmark, then to Berlin, and then to the U.S.A. You will be enlightened, but even more, astounded at how little and
how much has changed, especially for women.
1. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates):
Through the power of volunteer advocacy, CASA,
works to ensure that all victims of child abuse and
neglect are given a chance to thrive in a safe, permanent home. CASA's trained and supervised volunteers provide an independent voice for children,
one child at a time, by speaking for their best interests in the family court system. Operating in
both Kentucky and Indiana, CASA’s needs include volunteer advocates as well as donations of
toys and comfort blankets.
Leader: Melynda J amison, Executive Director ,
Lexington, Ky.
A 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky,
and the Martin School in 2006, Melynda has
served as a Hall Director for U of K and Executive Director of another CASA program. In her
free time Melynda enjoys activities with her husband, running, traveling, hiking, and new cultures!
2. Human Trafficking: This wor kshop will help
you understand what human trafficking—the third
largest criminal industry in the world after drugs
and arms trafficking—is, what is being done to
stop it, and how you and your church can participate in those efforts.
Leader:
IN.
A graduate of Purdu
gram. Retired after 30 years
with the US Probation and Pretrial Services office,
she created a multi-faceted internship focused
on diversity and social justice.
Get your plans together now so you don’t miss a minute. You won’t have this opportunity
again. You don’t want to miss it! We’re expecting at least one carload from each congregation!
Start making arrangements, coordinating cars, hotels, and drivers! Do you know how much fun
it is to do a “Girls’ Getaway”? To have a “Thought I Was Too Old for a Slumber Party” party???
Then, have an “Intergenerational Sleepover,” complete with “PJ’s on the Runway” after hours
(to quote Flo)...unless you’re scared! Have the most fun you’ve had in years!
Can I get a “WOO HOO!”??
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From your Treasurer
My dear Sisters in Christ:
My first year as your I-K SWO Treasurer has flown by much faster than I thought it
would when I replaced Bonnie Kroening as your Treasurer. However, it appears that I
need to provide my contact info again so Bonnie won’t need to continue to forward
your offerings to me: Pat Hamby, 410 Crosby Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46227. Feel free to
contact me at 317-508-9015 or jimhamby14 @aol.com.
All Officers’ contact info appears in each issue of the KINswoman, published four
times a year and mailed to every IK congregation, and by e-mail to all women for
Pat Hamby
whom we have an e-mail address. Apparently not all unit treasurers have been receivTreasurer
ing it. (Check with your office to make sure it is being given to your leader, and inquire
about your unit's contact person.) I hope now that at least the treasurers of the 40 contributing units are receiving the newsletter, enjoying—and sharing— its articles, reports, and info on upcoming events, like Cluster Gatherings and 2015 Convention.
Please keep it handy also for the officers/board contact info, and encourage others to read it. Remember, too,
that you can access the KINswoman, event info, registration forms for convention, etc., on our website
(www.ikwelca.org).
This has been a very busy first year for me as I have never been a treasurer before. I have been learning by
doing (while also caring for my sister before her passing, and now continuing to deal with her estate issues).
Budgeting my time for all required activities is not always easy, so I ask each of you for your continued patience. I will strive to have better communication with you, and I ask your help in return.
Examples of forms A and B are on page 45 at
,
and you can download them at womenoftheelca.org/stewardship-resources-pages-94.php). When you fill out
the forms, please be sure to include Church and City, Congregation ID# (the church secretary will
know it), Region/Synod (6/C), Cluster (i.e. EVANS, LAF, etc.), your name, postal address, phone number,
and e-mail, if you have one. (If you don’t have an e-mail address, arrange with the church office to use the
church’s email address.) Together we can make our respective treasurer’s jobs easier. NOTE: Financial information and the 2015-2016 budget appear on page 5.
Thank you for your gifts. May God’s Grace be yours.
Pat Hamby
Call to Convention
Kathy Coleman
From 2 Corinthians: 10:15b: “Our hope is that, as your faith continues to
grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand (NIV).”
The 2015 Biennial Convention of the Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s
Organization of the Women of the ELCA, “FAITH IN ACTION,” will take
place August 7-8, 2015, at Cincinnati Airport Marriott Hotel in Hebron, KY.
Registration forms and information can be found in this issue, as well as online
at our website (www.ikwelca.org). Units will be
contacted by email and postal mail. Please contact
your board partner or any synodical board member for more information.
Contact information can be found in this or any issue of the KINswoman.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE VII: SECTION 6.
Item 1:
There shall be 9 members of the board elected by the convention of
the synodical women’s organization for a term of two years. Prior to the 2013
IK Women’s Synodical Convention, the Executive Board moved, and received
approval from the CWO, to make the following change: There shall be 7 (seven) members of the board elected by the convention of the synodical women’s organization for a term of two years. If approved, this would reduce the
board members from nine to seven, for a total of eleven (11).
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2015-2016 I-K Women of the ELCA Budget (COLUMN E)
The figures below include Column B: Budget accepted for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, Column C: Actual
2013-2014, Column D: Actual 2014-2015, Column E: 2015-2016 Budget Approved 3-7-15
Column A
Column B
Balance on hand Feb l
Budgeted
INCOME
Regular Offering
9500.00
Cluster Offering
3000.00
Designated gifts (non-cluster)
200.00
Mission Projects
1000.00
*Spiritual Gathering from MIF
300.00
Training events
100.00
Miscellaneous (includes bd reimburse) 400.00
*Convention
5525.00 (N/A)
Column C
6701.75
Column D
8259.83
Column E
8945.10
2182.32
241.00
2827.00
0
0
814.64
11034.11
7181.18
2760.96
0
1334.76
0
0
354.00
0
9500.00
3000.00
0
1000.00
0
100.00
400.00
(N/A)
Total Income for each year
14500.00
Available working income, each year
26044.17
32745.92
11630.00
19890.73
14200.00
DISBURSEMENTS
Mission: Community/Stewardship
Regular Offerings to CWO
Cluster Offerings to CWO
Spiritual Gathering from MIF
Mission: Growth/Discipleship
KINwoman
I-K Synod Assembly*
Triennial Gathering Promoter*
Leadership Development/Training
Mission: Action/Justice
*Anti-racism Team, etc.
*Designated Cluster Offerings
Mission Projects
Governance
Insurance
Mileage
Lodging/Meals
Admin. Exp. (postage, supplies, etc.)
Miscellaneous
Convention
6550.00
4750.00
1500.00
300.00
2925.00
1600.00
575.00
350.00
400.00
2750.00
250.00
1500.00
1000.00
2275.00
100.00
1380.00
265.00
130.00
400.00
(N/A)
5715.71
4552.56
1163.16
0
2234.14
1801.48
339.00
93.66
0
3569.85
0
827.85
2742.00
3884.15
48.10
2740.63
563.33
216.36
316.00
9081.97
4971.10
3590.61
1380.49
0
1858.64
1654.16
204.48
0
0
2668.23
0
1333.47
1334.76
1678.57
33.50
509.60
128.45
52.46
454.56
500.00
6550.00
4750.00
1500.00
0
2925.00
1950.00
575.00
0
400.00
2750.00
250.00
1500.00
1000.00
2275.00
100.00
1380.00
265.00
130.00
400.00
(N/A)
14500.00
24486.09
11176.54
14200.00
Available Ending Balance
8259.83
8714.19
Mission Investment Fund Balance
1269.42
1274.50
Total Disbursements
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Indiana-Kentucky Women of the ELCA Biennial Convention
Faith in Action
August 7-8, 2015
Marriot Cincinnati Airport Hotel, 2395 Progress Dr., Hebron,KY
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Deadline July 31, 2015
Please Print or Type
Name (one form per person) ____________________________________________ Cluster __________
___ Zip________
Telephone ________________________ E-mail address _________________
Congregation
Number _
______________________________
____ Zip____________
Check one: ____Voting Member/Delegate ____
Convention Representative (with voice)
Registration Categories: (choose 1)
____
____ Board
Visitor ______
Cluster Coordinator ($50 waived; not a delegate)
_____
$145.00 Full registration (includes full convention participation, workshops, two lunches, and
Friday night banquet)
_____ $120.00 Early Bird Registration. This price is good until June 30, 2015. It includes the same as
full registration)
_____ $85.00 All activities, workshops, lunch and banquet dinner
_____ $60.00 All Day Saturday (includes all activities, workshops, and lunch)
_____ $85.00 Friday Banquet and All Day Saturday (includes Friday evening, banquet, worship, all
Saturday activities, workshops, and lunch)
_____ $35.00 Friday Banquet and Worship only
_Total Amount Enclosed
Room Reservations: Rate is $97 for Friday night. This rate is available if reservation is made before or on
Friday, July 17, 2015. Reservations can be made by calling the Mar riott Cincinnati Airport at 859586-0166, and telling them you are part of the Indiana-Kentucky Women of the ELCA. For hotel information go to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cvgam-cincinnati-airport-marriott/
Marriott Hotels and Resorts does offer a Rewards Program with great basic features, like earning and redeeming points for free nights, or miles for free flights; no blackout dates; and priority check-in. For more
information go to Marriot.com
I have SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: Please state special dietary needs. (Special needs regarding rooms
must be handled with the hotel when you make your room reservation.)__________________________
________________
________
Emergency Contact Information:
Name:_____________________________________________________Relationship _______________
Cell_________________________
Alternate Phone__________________________
Mailing Info: Send your registration form and check, payable to I-K Women of the ELCA Convention,
to registrar: Bonnie Kroening, 10543 Dove Chase Circle, Louisville, KY 40299
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Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s Organization
Fair Share Program
The Fair Share Program was adopted at the 1989 Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s Organization’s
(SWO) Convention in order that all Congregational Units (CU) may be able to receive financial support to
send their delegates to every Synodical Women’s Organization Convention. The program’s directive reads as
follows:
Every CU is encouraged to contribute to this program as a way to support one another. Each CU will have
the following options at the time of contribution.
Contribute to the program and not receive monies in return.
Contribute to the program and receive a share of the money in return.
Not contribute, but request a share of the money for convention expenses.
Each Congregational Unit must send a full time voting member to the convention to receive funds. Units will
be notified of the amount of their share at the convention once all of the voting members have registered. The
amount of the share is dependent upon the funding received from all of the participating Units, the number of
voting members requesting the funds, and their attendance as full time participants at the convention. (The
total received will be divided equally among the number requesting funds, not to exceed actual expenses incurred.) Checks made out to Units receiving funding will be available at the close of the synodical convention.
For the purpose of the program, the following Giving Schedule has been suggested:
(An active participant is a woman who participates in one of the regular meetings, general meetings, circles,
groups, etc., in your congregational unit.)
05-15 Active participants – $10
16-25 Active participants – $25
26-50 Active participants – $50
Over 50 active participants – $75
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FAIR SHARE PROGRAM FORM
All contributions and/or applications must be received by the Synodical Treasurer by June 1, 2015 for the
2015 Synodical Women’s Organization Convention at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott, Hebron KY.
Congregational Number _________
Cluster/Conference _________________
Name of Congregational Unit ______________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________State _______ Zip _______________
Please check the appropriate space:
____ We wish to contribute to the Fair Share program and NOT receive money in return.
____ We wish to contribute and ALSO receive money in return to assist with expenses.
____ We cannot contribute, but would like to receive a share of the money contributed.
Signed ____________________________________________________, CU Treasurer
Address _______________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________ State _______ Zip _________
Mail contributions and this form by June 1, 2015, to the treasurer:
Pat Hamby, 410 Crosby Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s Organization
2015 Young Women’s Scholarship
The Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s Organization provides scholarships for young women 17 to
30 to attend our biennial convention. One scholar ship is available per cluster/confer ence, and a woman
is permitted to receive the scholarship only once. These nominations must be received by June 1, 2015.
The scholarship covers registration and housing with other young women scholarship recipients. Women will
be notified by June 15, 2015 if they will be provided with this scholarship.
Please Print:
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Home phone (___) _________ Email _________________________________________________________
Name of Congregation nominating the young woman ____________________________________________
Address ____________________________ City ____________________ State ____ Zip _______________
Cluster/Conference _________________________________ Year of birth: ___________________
Please give a brief biography of applicant and reason for request. Use back, if necessary.
________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ __________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form by June 1, 2015 to Lois Noel, President
3633 S. 825 W.
Kimmell, IN 46760
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Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women’s Organization
2015 Nomination Form
Check below the position for which the person is being suggested for consideration. Each position,
except for Triennial voting member, is for a two-year term.
___ President
___ Vice-President
___Secretary
___Treasurer
___Board Member
___Triennial Voting Member for 2017 (formerly called Delegate; Voting Members MUST be nominated
by their units). Have you been a Triennial Voting Member/_Delegate before? _______
Name________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________ State_______ Zip Code___________
Phone (______)______________;
evening/alternate/cell phone number (______)________________
Email (print clearly in lowercase) __________________________________________________________
Name of Congregation__________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________ State______ Zip Code___________
Cluster/Conference_______________________________________________
Age Range: ___34 or younger ___35-49
___50-64
___65 or older
Ethnic/Racial Heritage: ____Native American ____African American
____Asian
____Hispanic
____Caucasian
____Other (specify)______________________________________
Primary language (if other than English) _____________________________________________________
Has this person agreed to have her name considered for nomination? ________
In your own words, explain why you recommend this woman for the above position.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Form submitted by:
Name_____________________________________________ Position____________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Ci ty________________________________________________ State_______ Zip Code_______________
Phone_____________________ Email ______________________________________________________
Congregation _________________________________ Cluster/Conference_________________
Please see back
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Experience: (Beginning with most recent, list significant experience in the last ten years.)
1. Congregational Unit Women’s Organization _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Cluster/Synodical or Churchwide Women’s Organization________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Congregation ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Conference/Synod/Churchwide ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Community Organizations/volunteering _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Other (please specify) ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Occupational History_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please submit a photo of the candidate along with this form to the nomination committee
chair, by June 30, 2015: Kathy Coleman, 68755 U.S. Hwy 31, Lakeville, IN 46536.
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Indiana-Kentucky Synodical Women's Organization
APPLICATION FORM
for the
René Siria Memorial Fund Scholarship
You qualify if you are...
an active participant of an IN-KY Women of the ELCA unit;
female age 30 plus
encouraged by a woman in your unit, a council member, or Pastor to apply
willing to make a written report to the Vice-President of the I-K Synodical Women's
Board regarding what you learned, how you will use the information, etc.
This scholarship at minimum will cover the full registration fee for the convention.
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth ____________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
City State Zip __________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________ ______________ E-mail ____________________________________
Encouraged by _________________________________________________________________
In your own words, tell about your involvement in Christian activities with accent on women's
issues. Also explain why you want to attend the IN-KY Women of the ELCA convention.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form by June 1, 2015, to Lois Noel, 3633 S. W. Kimmel, IN 46760
Form: RSMF rev. 9/16/11
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PRSRT STD
U. S. Postage
PAID
I-K Synodical Women’s Organization
Dorothy Nevils, Editor
575 Johnson Street
Gary, IN 46402
Fort Wayne, IN
Permit No. 1972
Convention Materials:
Please route to
women’s leader.
DATED MATERIAL
For immediate delivery
Faith in Action: A Study of James 2:14-18
Are you connected?
Faith and action are not two separate things. They
go hand in hand, two sides of the same coin. Faith
is expressed in action made “incarnate,” to use the
theological term. Action is always is based in faith.
However, either without the other is incomplete.
As Women of the ELCA, it is important to maintain our connection, to keep in touch. Every unit
in IN/KY should be a part of our network, linked
to every other unit in your cluster and in the
synod. We have in place a means of sharing
information, concerns, questions, ideas… a way
of connecting. Your contact person is your link.
Does your unit have one (or two) women who
can receive and distribute communication to
your leader(s)? If not, do that now.
Also, update your Active Unit Survey and
Change of Officers form, with email addresses,
to make it easier to stay connected. Get them at
ikwelca.org, or at Spring Gathering.
We are sisters in Christ, a community that includes your unit, cluster, synod, and churchwide
organization. Together we change the world!
We are God’s, created, called, and empowered!
South Central—Christ—Louisville
April 11 - E Kentucky – Hope—Frankfort, KY
Evansville- -Redeemer —Jasper, IN.
April 18 - Northeast —Grace - Columbia City
April 25 - North Central – Augustana—Elkhart
Northwest- St. Paul—Michigan City
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