During Lent as we examine our relationship with God, let us remember that we are beloved. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Emily Heitzman. Also in this issue, “Three things to add for Lent” by Laura Gentry. “A love letter from God to a college student” […]
Cafe groups: a group of Cafe readers who meet together to read and discuss the monthly articles and podcast, written mostly for and with young women. Cafe groups for service: Engage Café readers into service to increase the visibility of how Women of the ELCA is impacting the world for the good of women and […]
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. Print out the February 2016 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]
by Casey Parrett Dear daughter, Peace be with you. Although this letter will likely find you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, my wish is that you will feel my love and peace. I know everything. I know exactly what you’re going through and I am right here with you. All of the quizzes, exams, the late […]
We are called to do Christ’s work. What does it mean to be an ally? Amanda Zentz-Alo writes what she learned about being an ally for LGBTQIA people and how it shaped her ministry. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. Read the article. Also in this issue, “Twelve faith practices for justice” […]
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. Print out the January 2016 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]
by Elizabeth McBride 2015 was a year that had positive events and heartbreaking ones. There was joy and celebration and grief and sadness. During 2015, Cafe, Women of the ELCA’s on-line magazine written mostly by young adult women, published 19 articles. Here are Cafe’s top 3 most-read articles in 2015. Do you have a […]
During the holidays many of us focus on giving. This issue of Café is about the gifts we receive with age. Included are stories shared by women who have turned 25, 30, 42 and 60. To age is a gift. Let’s celebrate it! A 33-year-old shares what she learned after turning 30. And it turns […]
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. Print out the December 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]
by Sonia C. Solomonson It wasn’t your ordinary 60th birthday party. In fact, it wasn’t a birthday party at all. My invitation read: “With thanks for what is . . . and for what will be. To age is a treasured gift. To celebrate my gift of turning 60, I am gathering special women […]