Motto: Serve the LORD with gladness! (Psalm 100:2)
Mission Statement: As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.
Vision Statement: The LWML is the leading group for LCMS women where each woman is welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports global missions and serves the Lord with gladness.
Greetings from Carolyn Holbrook, LWML Washington-Alaska District President!
What a memorable and inspiring convention in Omaha, Nebraska, in June! There were over 3,700 attending to "Grow in God’s Grace" through Word, Sacrament, and uplifting speakers. We saw the results of previous missions where hurting and needy were supplied both physically and spiritually. We were challenged to continue our work, even when times are tough and money is tight. Together we can support the Lord’s work. Read more...
Use the link below to download and print the documents and forms you need such as sample bylaws, rosters, and mite remittance forms.
Check here for the November 2025 Gospel Outreach Report, Mission Grants Update, and more from Solveig Schick, Vice-President of Gospel Outreach.
2026 Biennial District Convention
Theme: Send Me!
Theme verse: Isaiah 6:8
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
The Nomination Flyer and Nomination Form are available on the 2026 Convention webpage. The deadline to submit nominations is April 1, 2026.
2024-2026 Biennium Executive Committee
Carolyn Holbrook, President
Marjorie O'Rourke, VP Organizational Resources
Ruth Zellar, VP Christian Life
Solveig Schick, VP Gospel Outreach
Pam Rafferty, VP Special Focus Ministries
Linda Davelaar, Recording Secretary
Aletha Voges, Financial Secretary
MaryLynn Huntwork, Treasurer
LeeAnn Tibbals, Corresponding Secretary
Reverend Brian Bowes,
Pastoral Counselor (East)
Reverend Roger Stites,
Pastoral Counselor (West)
Susan Allen Abbe, Meeting Manager
Carla Scott, Parliamentarian
