Update May 27, 2026: New convention documents added. Go to the 2026 Convention page.

Washington-Alaska District 35th Biennial Convention                            July 10-12, 2026 at the Ruby River Hotel in Spokane, Washington

For convention registration, hotel information, mission grant proposals, and more, go to the 2026 Convention page.  Please note:  If you register after May 21st, your registration (with no payment required) will go on a waiting list. When there is a cancellation, you will be contacted on a "first come, first served" basis to send payment. Thank you for your understanding. 

Motto: Serve the LORD with gladness! (Psalm 100:2)

Mission Statement:  As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others. 

Vision Statement: The LWML is the leading group for LCMS women where each woman is welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports global missions and serves the Lord with gladness.

How do we fund mission grants? Read all about it.

Greetings from District President Carolyn Holbrook 

Four plus years ago, I was asked to run for the office of district president.  For several months, I prayed, “What do you have in mind for me, Lord?”. His response was always, “trust Me”.  I never anticipated I would serve Him in this position. When praying for the theme verse, He said, “Be strong and courageous!  I am with you.” And He was faithful to His promise.  What a journey this has been! As I now prepare to leave this office, I look back to the many blessings, the new friends, and the commitment to “SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS”.  Read more...

The current issue of the Evergreen Echoes newsletter is available.

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2024-2026 Biennium Executive Committee

Carolyn Holbrook, President

Marjorie O'Rourke, VP Organizational Resources

Ruth Zellar, VP Christian Life

Solveig Schick, VP Gospel Outreach

Pam Rafferty, VP Special Focus Ministries

Linda Davelaar, Recording Secretary

Aletha Voges, Financial Secretary

 MaryLynn Huntwork, Treasurer

LeeAnn Tibbals, Corresponding Secretary

   Reverend Brian Bowes,        Pastoral Counselor (East)    

  Reverend Roger Stites,   Pastoral Counselor (West)

Susan Allen Abbe, Meeting Manager

Carla Scott, Parliamentarian