Alaska Synodical Women's Organization (ASWO)​

​Women of the ELCA's Mission Statement
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Women of the ELCA's Purpose Statement
As a community of women created in the image of God,  called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
We commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts,  support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action,  and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
You can visit the Women of the ELCA's website here.

ASWO's Purpose Statement
We, as diverse women of God, respond to God’s love by sharing the Gospel,  cherishing creation, and encouraging each other’s growth in faith.​
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  • Resolutions on Hunger
    • Alaska Synodical Women's Organization is committed to reducing hunger, especially through advocacy and education. Learn more at the ELCA World Hunger Page.
    • Also, for help in letter writing campaigns to reduce hunger, please visit Bread for the World at www.bread.org.
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  • Café is an award-winning Web-based magazine for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive toward Enlightenment (CAFE!). It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for women of Christian faith or simply for any woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today.
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Click the image on the left to learn about our initiative to "raise up" healthy women and girls.

ASWO Board
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PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

TREASURER
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MEMBERS AT LARGE
Meredith Rude  

Karen Voris

​Carol Bras

​Stefanie Kramer

Karen Johnson

Rae Elde 
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Kathy Freeman
Have you ever considered doing more with ASWO?
Why not serve on the board to help inspire others around the state?

​Travel funds are available for women around the state to be involved- the ASWO Board of Directors meets primarily via telephone, but we do have at least one in-person meeting annually. This has usually been in Anchorage.

For more information, contact us at ​dithmerea@yahoo.com
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​​Ever wonder what our ASWO logo means?
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The mountains represent the quiet strength women bring to our organization.  The mountains are the source of life-giving waters that bring us prosperity and fill our needs --as in the baptismal waters, we rejoice in the promise of our salvation.  The meandering river that supports the water lily represents the diversities and distances we conquer in Alaska as we strive to do the work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Click here to read a recent ASWO newsletter.