Act Boldly | Adults Saving Kids | Cultural Diversity | Listen God is Calling | Prison Ministry 
Recognizing Women of Witness | Saying Yes, the Next Step | Thanksoffering  
Women and Children in Crisis | World Ministry 

Not only is "Act Boldly" the theme of the 2005 Triennial Gathering of Women of the ELCA in San Antonio, TX, "Act Boldly" is part of our  mission statement!  Find out more about how you can Act Boldly upon your faith in Jesus Christ.  More >

In our own neighborhoods and across the globe, there are women and children who are in crisis.  Find out more about how you can provide God's loving care and protection from poverty, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.  Also, find resources for how you can celebrate Rachel's Day.  More >

In 2000, the Women of the ELCA committed themselves to ministering to women who were imprisoned.  More > 

Sexual exploitation of our children is a serious issue.  Kids are easily targeted by sexual predators.  Recent news stories have broken just how easy it is for prowlers to reach our kids via the internet.  Some predators go so far as to exploit the innocence and vulnerabilities of our children by pushing them into prostitution, pornography, and stripping.  Find out what you can do to keep your kids safe.  More>   

Madagascar - our sister Synods

In 2002, the Women of the ELCA, Rocky Mountain Synod pledged to support the people of Madagascar.   In Madagascar there are two sister synods to the Rocky Mountain Synod: the Mahajanga and Antsiranana Synods of the Malagasy Lutheran Church.  The ELCA is active in Madagascar supporting the Betela Lutheran Regional Seminary in Madagascar which educates pastors and women theologians.  

Women are not yet allowed to become ordained in the Malagasy Lutheran Church.  There is hope that after the current bishop relinquishes his post that this will become likely.  In the meantime, we continue to support Christian educational activities for women.  

Transportation is difficult in Madagascar, as there are few roads and few  vehicles.  One way to support the efforts of the ELCA in Madagascar is to support the "Bikes for Betela" program, which provides bicycles to the students training at Betela so they can bring the Gospel to neighboring communities.

Another critical need is for housing at the Betela seminary.  The seminary is located in a remote part of the country and there is little commerce around to assist families that are attending Betela to make a living.  Therefore, housing is a critical need for those studying at Betela.  Gifts to the "Seeds of Hope" program can help support this ministry.

How much do you know about the lives of the people of Madagascar?  Knowing the trials that they face in their everyday lives can help you understand what you can do to help spread the Gospel to this region of the world.  The Rocky Mountain Synod sponsors mission trips to Madagascar.  Find out how you can participate in the next upcoming trip (currently scheduled for July 2005).   

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Efforts in the Middle East. More >

The ELCA is involved in ministry, aid, and relief efforts throughout the world through the Division of Global Ministry.  More >

As a follow-up to "Listen, God is Calling," we are invited to respond to the callings he has given us.  More >

Stewardship is an act of faith and of thanksgiving.  More >