 Regular Offerings are collected at all congregational unit meetings and provide for the ongoing ministries of the Women of the ELCA. A portion of regular offerings is used by the unit for its ministries throughout the year, with 50% or more being sent to the synodical organization for its programming. The money from registration at the Spring Cluster Meetings (minus cluster expenses) is also sent to the synodical organization. The synodical organization then remits a portion of the money sent to them by the congregational units and clusters to the churchwide organization for its programming. Events, programs, and resources provided by the synodical and/or churchwide organization are made possible by these offerings. Congregational unit treasurers should submit offerings to the synodical treasurer using Form A. The Love Offering is selected by the synodical board and promoted for one fiscal year which runs from February1 to January 31. Projects are chosen that support women and children in crisis. The Annual Resource Guide and The Southeastern Weaver provide all the current information about the project being supported. Each congregational unit is asked to support the Love Offering with donations and, often, an in-kind gathering at the convention. This offering should also be submitted on Form A. Send Regular Offerings and the Love Offering to the synodical treasurer: Dian Luffman 5131 Ashley Dr. Nashville, TN 37211 Phone 615-831-0941 or 615-430-1489 e-mail: dianluff@gmail.com MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD WELCA Katie’s Fund is a permanent endowment fund of the Women of the ELCA named after Katie von Bora, wife of Martin Luther. The interest from this fund is used to support ministries of global sharing, leadership development, and programs that nurture growth in faith. Donations to Katie’s Fund may be submitted to the synodical treasurer on Form A. Thankofferings are placed in the thankoffering boxes or other containers throughout the year in thankfulness and praise for God’s abundant grace and blessings. They are used to address concerns of women and children living in crisis, especially issues relating to poverty, health, and domestic violence. Thankofferings are submitted to the churchwide organization using Form B after being collected on Thankoffering Sunday, the third Sunday of November, or on a date designated by the congregational unit. Designated Gifts and Special Gifts are chosen by the churchwide board for each triennium, and are beyond regular giving. They may be given as memorials, special projects, or to commemorate events such as the anniversary of the organization. They may be submitted to the churchwide organization on Form B. Forms A and B for churchwide offerings such as Katie's Fund and Thankofferings are attached below. They are also available on their website at www.womenoftheelca.org or 1-800-638-3522. Please make checks payable to WOMEN OF THE ELCA and mail to 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631. |