Southeastern Iowa Women’s Organization
WELCA
Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ!
Purpose Statement: The Southeastern Iowa Synod Women’s Organization, one of 65 ELCA synods in the USA, is 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.
Logo explanation: The symbol – with cross, water, and a white lily – identifies the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as children of God, baptized, forgiven, adopted into God’s family, full of grace and hope in eternal life. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty, and vitality that rises out of that life-giving baptism water. It is also a reminder of the mission of the church to “Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
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36th Annual Convention
The 36th Annual Convention was held June 14-15, 2024 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clinton.
The 37th Annual Convention will be held June 27-28, 2025 at Grinnell College in Grinnell.
Update Your Contact Information
We are continually updating the contact information for Southeastern Iowa WELCA units. Please provide your email address in an email to
to be added to our email address to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date information from the SEIA Board.
Prayer Shawls
SWO members make fleece blankets and prayer shawls that are given to adult patients and their families who are staying at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. If you would like to make blankets or prayer shawls please download this Fleece blanket and prayer shawl resource guide that has been developed by the UIHC Spiritual Services Department.
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Officers and Board Members for 2024-2025
President: Julie Leeper
Vice President: Virginia Eggers
Secretary: Anne Pietscher
Treasurer: Dianne Strickler
Discipleship: Jeanne Crow, Ardy Proehl
Justice: Christine Meyers, Karen Schmitt
Stewardship: Beth Stufflebeam, Theresa Ziegenmeyer
Cluster Leaders
Cluster 1: Marilyn Greene
Cluster 2: Sandy Chandonia
Cluster 4: Vicki Adamson
Cluster 5: Dianne Strickler
Cluster 6: Cindee Schnekloth
Cluster 8: Deloras Stigge
Cluster 9: Anita Simmons
Cluster 10/11: Lavon Heston
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