Conventions:
2026 LWML-NED Convention
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – New England District
2026 CONVENTION
April 17-18, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens MA 01434
Convention begins on Friday at 1:00 pm and will end on Saturday at 3:00 pm Full Registration (includes Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch): $150 One Day Registration (Friday Dinner or Saturday Lunch): $120 Registration must be received no later than March 31, 2026. The Room rate will not be guaranteed after March 18, 2026. Meals will not be guaranteed after April 7, 2026. Registrations are non-refundable after April 10, 2026.
Elizabeth Jacoby, Messiah Lutheran Church, 750 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2026-2028 Mission Grant Proposals that will be on the ballot for the vote at convention:
2026 Mission Grant Proposal Narratives
PRE-CONVENTION TEA INVITATION!
Who do you know who has the suggested skills for positions listed below?
Treasurer 4 years (2026-2030)
- keep an account of all receipts & disbursements
- make monthly mite deposits and reports
- send thank you notes for each donation, be an encourager
Vice President of Christian Life, 4 years (2026-2030)
- coordinator for the Christian Life Department
- encourage active participation in spiritual development programs, plan retreats and workshops for the LWML sisters in Christ
- work with the LWML-NED President and BOD to provide retreat coordination, programming, and materials
Vice President of Gospel Outreach, 4 years (2026-2030)
- coordinate short term mission grant applications and church worker scholarships, and submit these applications for approval to the LWML-NED Board of Directors
- coordinator of the Mission Grants Department
- serve as head teller for the mission grant proposals.
Vice President of Communications, 4 years (2026-2030)
- coordinator of the Communication Department and Public Relations Committee
- supervise the monthly online LWML-NED e-newsletter ‘Pass It On”
- supervise publishing of the District Beacon news magazine
- maintain / keep current the LWML-NED website
Pastoral Counselor, 4 years (2026-2030)
- This nomination must be a pastor in active parish ministry
- Must have approval from the New England District President
- If possible, will attend the national LWML convention
Nominating Committee serves for 2 years (2026-2028)
The job of the nominating committee is to recruit qualified, active LWML members to serve as officers.
At the convention, the Chairman presents the slate of candidates to the delegates. The committee prepares the ballots, distributes them to the delegates and tallies the ballots. The Chairman reports the results to the convention voting body.
What women do you know who have the suggested skills for the 2026 District Convention Young Woman Representatives? (Each Zone Should have a YWR)
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) of the New England District (NED) is now accepting applications for Young Woman Representatives (YWRs) to the LWML-NED District Convention in Devens, MA, from April 18-19, 2026.
Be on the lookout for young ladies who may enjoy this opportunity to learn more about the LWML and encourage them to apply.
Please click on the links below for more detailed information and the application form.
- A mature young woman who is preferably 22-35 years of age
- A member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
- She shall have a deep love and devotion to her Lord Jesus Christ.
- She shall be able to be away from home and/or work for the convention.
- She shall be willing to attend all sessions of the convention, sitting in assigned seating, though she will not be able to vote.
She shall complete the application form and return it to the committee by March 1, 2026. (See application for name and email address to whom it is sent.)
EXPECTATIONS
- She shall be asked to give a report of her impressions and account of experiences at a district, zone and/or society meeting.
- She shall commit herself to be active in her LWML society and to encourage others to be a part of her excitement.
- She may be invited to attend zone and society functions and be open to take part in the programs upon request.
- The LWML District will cover the cost of registration for the convention, ½ a hotel room, and meals.
Help spread the word to young ladies who would be blessed by serving in this capacity in Devens, MA, next April.
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2027 National LWML Convention
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2027 Young Woman Representative
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) of the New England District (NED) is now accepting applications for Young Woman Representatives (YWRs) to the LWML 82nd National Biennial Convention in Oklahoma City.
Be on the lookout for a young lady who may enjoy this opportunity to learn more about the LWML and encourage them to apply.
Please click on the links below for more detailed information and the application form.
- A mature young woman who is preferably 22-35 years of age
- A member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
- She shall have a deep love and devotion to her Lord Jesus Christ.
- She shall be able to be away from home and/or work for the convention.
- She shall be willing to attend all sessions of the convention, sitting in assigned seating, though she will not be able to vote.
She shall complete the application form and return it to the committee by November 15, 2026. (See application for name and email address to whom it is sent.)
EXPECTATIONS
- She shall be asked to give a report of her impressions and account of experiences at a district, zone and/or society meeting.
- She shall commit herself to be active in her LWML society and to encourage others to be a part of her excitement.
- She may be invited to attend zone and society functions and be open to take part in the programs upon request.
- The LWML District will cover the cost of registration for the convention, ½ a hotel room, and meals.