New Jersey         

New Jersey 
Women of the ELCA  



 Annual Convention via Zoom

Saturday, Sept. 24, 22***  9 am - 3 pm



Join us for the NJ WELCA 2022 Annual Convention

“Empowering Women” Zoom Event       

 All are welcome to join us! 

 Zoom Link:

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85026461918?pwd=QVNaUDZzR1J  TZk9MWkVjM0ZoWDZuQT09

Zoom – meeting ID 850 2646 1918    Passcode 36912

***Convention Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 7pm…See below for more info 

Convention - Saturday Schedule

  8:30 -   9:00 am  Zoom Access Open/Meet & Greet

  9:00 - 10 am  Janis Mays-Holder, M.Div - Opening Worship Service

10:00 - 10:15 am  President Julia Sabella - Welcome

10:20 - 11:10 am  Ellen Lindemann - Diakonia - new syllabus/restructure

11:10 - 12:00 pm  Bonnie Gould - Lutheran Hour Ministries – Petal Pushers

12:00 - 12:45 pm  Beth Gebhart - Lutheran Social Ministries

12:45 -   1:00 pm  Linda Benitz - Treasurer Report

  1:00 -   1:45 pm  Rev. Delores Burnett – American Bible Society 

  1:45 -   2:00 pm  Chris Duque - Lord’s Prayer Bracelet  

  2:00 -   2:45 pm  Rev. Tracy Williams/Church Wide Representative 

  2:45 -   2:55 pm  Rev. Tracy Williams/Installation of Officers/Board mbrs

  2:55 -   3:00 pm  President Julia Sabella – Closing 

*Please take breaks as needed*

**These times are tentative**



 Donation: Suggested donation of $15.00, will be going to - Katie’s Fund.  Katie’s Fund, an endowment that supports ministry in three areas: leadership development, global connections and living theology. It was established in 1997 to honor the legacy of Katharina von Bora Luther, raise up bold leaders for the women’s organization and support bold and creative ministry for generations to come. 



Service Project: Action Team Project – ThriventPersonal Care Kits outline is on LWR.Org.   Sept 30th for completed kits. Please email Julia Sabella: lionsharejhs@aol.com to: 

1) drop off completed kits at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Somerville

     and/or

2)  pick up incomplete kits that need supplies from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Somerville 

***Convention Business Meeting - Thurs., Sept. 22 @ 7pm

Join us for the NJ WELCA 2022 Annual Convention Business Meeting Via Zoom

Requesting all – Cluster Delegates, Prospective Board Members, Current Board Members to register and attend the Annual Business Meeting on Thurs., Sept., 22 @ 7 pm.


Thurs., Sept 22 Convention Business Meeting Zoom Link:  

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84542988364?pwd=ZElLZmVIOHNRaC8rVEJTSUd5dHBtQT09

 Meeting ID 845 4298 8364      Passcode 36912

Please register for the Business Meeting by September 21, Joanne Lucey (NJ WELCA Secretary) 201-388-0181 Email: joannewk@yahoo.com