Indiana-Kentucky Synod Women’s Organization (Indiana-Kentucky Synod WELCA)
OUR MISSION: Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
NUESTRA MISSION: Movilizar a mujeres a actuar con valentía en su fe en Jesucristo.
OUR PURPOSE: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, 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.
PROPÓSITO: Como comunidad de mujeres creadas a imagen de Dios, llamadas a convertirnos en discípulas de Jesucristo, y fortalecidas por el Espíritu Santo, nos comprometemos a crecer en la fe, afirmar nuestros dones, apoyarnos las unas a las otras en nuestras respectivas vocaciones, involucrarnos en el ejercicio del ministerio y la acción, y promover la sanación y la integridad en la iglesia, la sociedad, y el mundo.
What is WELCA?
It’s an easy way to say Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Quite a mouthful, we know. Our organization includes Lutheran women who gather in more than 4,500 locations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, for service, study, advocacy, fellowship and more! WELCA embraces all kinds of ministries that support our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. There is a place for you in Women of the ELCA.
What is the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Women’s Organization?
Our goal is to establish a partnership with women across the Indiana-Kentucky Synod. We exist to support women in congregations. Each SWO has a board whose members are elected at an annual or biennial convention by voting members from units.
Conferences and clusters are groupings of congregations within a synodical organization. While they have no legislative responsibilities, conferences and clusters provide learning opportunities through leadership development, community building, stewardship education, networks for communication and opportunities for joint ministry and action with the guidance of the SWO.
Your Indiana-Kentucky WELCA Board:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Tina Smith
759 Millstream Drive
Taylor Mill KY 41015
Cell 859-322-8587
Home 859-261-6030
tlsmith.golf@gmail.com
Vice President
Diane Erickson
71217 Dawn Drive
Union MI 49130
Home: 269-641-2182
Cell: 574-370-5379 (No VM)
dianeerickson@juno.com
Treasurer
Pat Teverbaugh
719 Steeplechase Drive
Mishawaka IN 46544
Cell: 574-250-6624
pat7484@sbcglobal.net
Secretary - Open
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
KINswoman Editor
Beverly Ledwon
716 Christine Avenue
Jacksonville NC 28540
Cell: 317-513-5153
Bjledwon50@gmail.com
IN-KY Synod Representative –
Rev. Priscilla Geerdes (she/her)
Assistant to the Bishop for Ministry Transition
911 E. 86th St., Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-3522
pgeerdes@iksynod.org
VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
Board Member
Laura Applegate
1269 Hands Pike
Covington KY 41017
Cell: 859-957-7705
leapplegate@gmail.com
Board Member
Stacy Krider
7562 Jenison Drive
Indianapolis IN 46217
317-292-7741
stacykrider@att.net
Board Member
Cleo Swager
3015 Dockshire Lane
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
260-755-5227
260-483-9051 (cell)
cm_swager@yahoo.com
Board Member
Sandy Whiteleather
1921 West 200 North
Columbia City IN 46725
260-503-4281
Sandywhiteleather@att.net
Total:
7 voting + 1 non-voting members
4 open voting including secretary
