Lutheran Women's Missionary Society

The Lutheran Women in Mission's monthly appreciation card honored Ron Golem in March 2026 for installing a light in the Mission Stitchers' dark storeroom.

The popular Everything Chocolate sale returned for Valentine's Day weekend 2026 as the year's only fundraiser, joined by the youth who will share proceeds toward the 2028 National Youth Gathering; an intergenerational candy-making work activity was held Feb 6. The sale brought in roughly $580 (bad weather canceled a planned youth/LWM work evening), with proceeds committed to the youth's 2028 NYG trip.

At its February 2026 meeting, the Lutheran Women in Mission voted to send $1,000 to the Fort Wayne and St. Louis seminaries and $400 each to Micah's Backpack, CASA (Women's Shelter), The Hope Center, and the Trinity Lutheran Food Bank. Members recognized Sam Moretz for his behind-the-scenes work.

The Lutheran Women in Mission held a December 2025 luncheon with 9 themed-centerpiece tables, a 'year in review' of 2025 activities, and a drama and dance performance; Pat Fridgen served as MC and president Linda organized the event.

The LWML Holiday Market, held the weekend of Nov 1-2, 2025 with ornaments, crafts, and baked goods, was a major success raising nearly $2,000 to support the group's outreach projects.

The LWML's Pies for Seminarians fundraiser drew a record 52 pie orders (up from 48 at an earlier pickup), baked fresh for the seminaries in St. Louis and Fort Wayne; Thrivent funds covered nearly all supply costs.

Eight Concordia women attended the Chesapeake District LWML Christian Life Retreat (Sept 19-21) in Williamsburg, VA, collecting Gifts From the Heart ingathering donations alongside a Mission Walk, silent auction, and Bible study on God's Grace.

About two dozen LWML women enjoyed their annual Ladies Day Out luncheon at Café Roma.