NW MN Synodical Women's Organization
What is SWO?
The Northwestern Minnesota Synodical Women’s Organization is part of the 8,596 active congregational units that are the heart of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA).
About WELCA
WELCA carries out its partnership with this church through three mission areas-Growth, Community, and Action-providing for leadership development, growth in faith and witness, support of one another in community, and service and development projects and programs, locally and globally.
Our Mission
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Travel Support for Triennial
We're exploring bus options for the Triennial in Des Moines this July. Interested? Let us know by April 1 to help us arrange group transportation!
SNOW Update 2026
Winter Newsletter 2026
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President | Carol Balk
701-640-2475
cbalk1005@gmail.com
Vice President | Luella Thom
320-815-7701
thom17@wisper-wireless.com
Secretary | Pamela Bowman
701-789-0380
49pnelson@gmail.com
Treasurer | Janet Olson
218-242-1754
nwmnsw@outlook.com
Conference 1 | Northern Border
Janet Olson
218-242-1754
nwmnsw@outlook.com
Conference 2 | Thief River Falls
Bonnie Wagner
218-686-3674
fluffylady@wiktel.com
Conference 3 | Crookston
Marlene Block
218-289-4046
marleneb@gvtel.com
Conference 4 | Bemidji
Julie Paulson
218-785-2368
jpaulson.ts@gmail.com
Conference 5 | Moorhead
Carol Balk
701-640-2475
cbalk1005@gmail.com
Conference 6 | Detroit Lakes
Gretchen Henrikson
612-791-3786
gkhenri@gmail.com
Conference 7 | Fergus Falls
Tracy Buchholz
218-205-6603
btbuch25@prtel.com
Conference 8 | Alexandria
Nola Smith
703-835-3925
nola529smith@gmail.com
SWO Forms
Leadership & Communication Resources
Resources for congregational leaders, presidents, and communication planning.
Scholarships, Grants & Financial Assistance
Applications and information related to scholarships and participation support.
Congregational & Treasurer Forms
Forms used by congregations and local unit leadership.
Nominations & Recognition
Forms related to leadership nominations and awards.
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