To women of NWSWI SWO, Thank you so much for your hospitality and warmth during your convention. I'm so excited to hear about the amazing activities that are happening here! You are certainly women of vision and promise. I thank God for all that you do and I pray for your continued growth.
Jenny Michael, President of the Women of the ELCA"
Out-going President Marcia Lindseth opens the 2014 Convention.
Phyllis Beastrom accompanied Pastor Melinda Halom for all of the Convention singing - and we sang a lot!
Voting members practice voting for the delegate's meeting.
Jenny Michael, President of Churchwide ELCA, had an interactive report from churchwide.
The Apple River Conference provided the table decorations, which invited people to share their blessings.
Mood Swing, three Lutheran women, provided the Friday evening program.
Newly elected SWO Board members. Janet Allison is missing from this picture. Pictured from left to right are: Mary Sedin, Brenda Wheeler, Marion Nernberger, Susan Saarem, Stephanie Rumstick, Carol Johnson, Dawn Wicklund, Audrey Severson, Phyllis Grohn, and Emilie Horken.
Newly elected board members with Jenny Michael, President of Churchwide WELCA.
Bishop Rick Hoyme and wife Diane speak with Jenny Michael, President of Churchwide WELCA.
Synod Women's Organization fill the Crystal Ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire.