January 21, 2010

Gatherings are important for women. I just read through my emails and learned of workshops specifically for women that are focusing on the United Nations 2010 budget, women in the developing world and how women are affected by the economic meltdown. Before Christmas I attended a luncheon for women to learn how we can be affected by decisions made at G8 meetings. And in January I attended a networking luncheon for women executives from a variety of sectors.

As a church community, it is important that we continue to facilitate gatherings for women of faith. We need to get together every once in awhile, face-to-face, to catch up with each other. Phone calls, emails, notes in the mailbox, Facebook and Twitter all have a place in keeping us connected, but gathering; looking into each others eyes and noticing the smiles, the tears and fears and joys are still important for us as a community.

So, find ways to get together--for a few hours, a day or even two. And then share your stories on the Evangelical Lutheran Women Facebook page---so we can all stay connected!

Want to meet face-to-face? Join us in the Winnipeg area at the SPA retreat, February 26-28.

Ruth Vince
ELW executive director