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.
Conference One
Conference One Fall Gathering
Saturday | Oct. 17
Wabanica Lutheran (near Baudette)
Conference Two
Conference Two Fall Gathering
Saturday Oct. 17
Silver Creek Lutheran | Rural Thief River Falls
8:30 AM reg. | 9:00 program
Speaker: Glenice Johnson "A Time to Laugh"
Cost: $10
Conference Three
Conference Three Fall Gathering
No Fall Gathering
Conference Four
Conference Four Fall Gathering
No Fall Gathering
Conference Five
Conference Five Fall Gathering
Saturday Oct. 17
Our Saviors Moorhead
Conference Six
Conference Six Fall Gathering
Saturday Sept. 26
Trinity LutheranDetroit Lakes
8:30 AM reg. 9:00 program
Tanya Todd "Dancing in the Rain"
Conference Seven
Conference Seven Fall Gathering
Saturday Oct. 24
First Lutheran Fergus Falls
9:00 AM reg. 9:30 Biz. mtg. 10 brunch 11:30 Program
Cost: $14
Rev. Devlyn Brooks, Churches United Faith in Action, James 2:18
Conference Eight
Conference Eight Fall Gathering
Saturday Oct. 24
Grace Lutheran Brandon MN
8:15-9:00 registration
Paula Lofstorm
International Health Partners-Tanzania
James 2:17 Faith without works is dead.
Sheena Foster was elected as our new WELCA church-wide president at the WELCA Triennial Convention
SNOW Update 2026
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Lutheran World Relief Quilt Spring Pick Up Locations
1. Wadena: June 1-June 5
Polman Transfer, Office hours, 8-5, M-F 63425 Hwy 10
Wadena MN 56482
2. Fargo: May 18-22, 9:00-4:00 Midwest Motors Express
314 27th St N
Fargo ND 58102
3. Grand Forks: May 21-22, 9:00-4:00 Midwest Motors Express
2215 N. Washington
Grand Forks ND 58203
4. Roseau: May 1st, Noon-2:30
In parking lot east of the Post Office USPS-114 Center St E
Roseau MMN 56751
5. TRF: May 2nd, 8 AM-Noon
604 Atlantic Ave N
Thief River Falls MN 56701
6. Osakis: April 29th, 8 AM -10 AM Hensley’s Pallet Shop
3811 MN 27th SE
Osakis MN 56360
Phone: 320-859-2297
NW MN SWO Leadership
Board Members
Conference Leaders
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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