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Sample Resolutions
Women of the ELCA > Sample Resolutions

These sample resolutions were created by the women at the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Fall Workshops 2006. These are intended to inspire women in local units to begin writing resolutions to conduct business at their meetings.

They are samples intended to be:

  • Instructive, to show that a few minutes time, and careful consideration by two or three members in a unit can result in writing a resolution

  • To allay fear about the process of writing a resolution

  • To crystallize nebulous ideas into a form which will produce action

Samples:

Resolution 2006.1
WHEREAS, Women of the ELCA are committed to helping those in need, and
WHEREAS, there are so many homeless children and youth in Southeastern Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, government funding has been reduced or eliminated; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT during 2007 the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Women of the ELCA actively support the LSS Movement of Hope for Minnesota Children and Youth through giving, sewing, and advocacy.

Resolution 2006.2
WHEREAS, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,.”, and
WHEREAS, many families do not often worship together, and
WHEREAS, children learn by example; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT XYZ Lutheran Church will contact each family unit of the congregation and invite them to the intergenerational worship and educational experiences of the church.

Resolution 2006.3
WHEREAS, our young women are unaware that every woman who is a member of XYZ congregation is part of the WELCA of XYZ congregation; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT the XYZ church educate and encourage our young women to know and feel that they are truly a vital part of the WELCA of XYZ congregation.

Resolution 2006.4
WHEREAS, there are no scheduled youth activities in XYZ congregation, and
WHEREAS, parents need to be more involved in youth activities; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT the parents and congregation become more involved with our youth.

Resolution 2006.5
WHEREAS, we have been challenged and inspired by today’s leaders and speakers to encourage members of our congregation in the WELCA activities, and
WHEREAS, church attendance and participation are encouraged, and
WHEREAS our celebration of the WELCA provides the opportunity to rejoice, and
WHEREAS, many women have given and worked to earn money for the benefit of the congregation, and
WHEREAS, those attending our WELCA have been blessed in many ways; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we thank God for their ministry as they continue to act boldly on faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Resolution 2006.6
WHEREAS, we have been further inspired by our speakers today, and
WHEREAS, we support and reinforce faith programs for children of all ages; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we continue to support our children’s children who attend summer camp by a line item in our budget; and be it further
RESOLVED THAT we advocate to our youth the importance of being active in youth groups of our congregation; and be it further
RESOLVED THAT we also support financially LSS in their efforts to serve the youth homelessness program in Minnesota.

Resolution 2006.7
WHEREAS, we have been challenged and inspired by our keynote speakers at this workshop; and
WHEREAS, we will commit to building an awareness and provide support for the program that support homeless youth in MN; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we will appropriate a percentage of our annual allocations to Lutheran Social Services, a portion of which will be designated for Movement and Hope for Minnesota Children and Youth.

Resolution 2006.8
WHEREAS, we have committed to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ, and
WHEREAS, Women of the ELCA provide a monthly Bible study through Lutheran Woman Today, and
WHEREAS, circles provide opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we explore opportunities and means to provide spiritual growth for all women of XYZ congregation who are not currently participating in group Bible study.

Resolution 2006.9
WHEREAS, there are several dysfunctional families in many communities who may not know how to cook meals from foodstuffs provided by the state and church food shelves; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we lead the effort to teach the fundamentals homemaking skills to adults in the community.

Resolution 2006.10
WHEREAS, we do not know of a place like Renaissance House in SE MN, and
WHEREAS, there may be similar needs in this area; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT a committee be formed to determine whether such a resource is available, and if not how one might be funded.

Resolution 2006.11
WHEREAS, our WELCA unit has declined in active membership, and
WHEREAS, there is a value in our women coming together to learn more about God and do God’s work, and
WHEREAS, we provide a financial benefit to our congregation in ways that only women can provide, and
WHEREAS, it is of value to have a community of spirit and oneness to share and help each other; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we will do everything we can as women of faith to pray and think of inspiring and innovative ways to encourage them to attend.

Resolution 2006.12
WHEREAS, every child in Minnesota matters, and
WHEREAS, many children do not have adequate housing, education, and support, and
WHEREAS, as members of the Christian community it is our calling to reach out to children in need and advocate for them; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we the WELCA commit our time, money and support to LSS to support housing programs such as the Renaissance House in Duluth.

Resolution 2006.13
WHEREAS, the local group have lost funding and need support, and
WHEREAS, as Christian women we could use our resources, and
WHEREAS, we have undesignated funds available; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we evaluate our mission outreach program and use our available funds more effectively.

Resolution 2006.14
WHEREAS, there is helpful and necessary information printed in each issue of River Channels, and
WHEREAS, each subscription is $5.00 per year, and
WHEREAS, each member of the WELCA unit Board of Directors of the XYZ Church will benefit from having her own copy of the River Channels newsletter; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT the XYZ Church shall submit names and addresses for each WELCA unit Executive Committee to the editor of River Channels and remit payment for each subscription

Resolution 2006.15
WHEREAS, local units have decreased in size, and
WHEREAS, financial support has also decreased, and
WHEREAS, a spiritual emphasis may increase our membership and bring in young people and bring retirees back, and
WHEREAS, we are more service oriented, therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we make our time together more spiritually uplifting.

Resolution 2006.16
WHEREAS, our church membership is declining, and
WHEREAS, our church is comprised mostly of elderly widows and many of them are on limited incomes, and WHEREAS, the younger church people are involved with work and family activities; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we as Women of the ELCA extend the invitation to all young people in a positive manner the opportunity to become involved, and be it further
RESOLVED THAT we remember our young people in prayer.

Resolution 2006.17
WHEREAS, we have seen decreased participation of younger women, and
WHEREAS, WELCA should be meaningful to all ages of church women, and
WHEREAS, change needs to be incorporated without jeopardizing traditions; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT the WELCA will convene an informational/brainstorming session to gather ideas for making WELCA meaningful for all.

Resolution 2006.18
WHERAS, there are many women in our congregation who are not involved in WELCA, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to create times, groups, and interests to encourage women to participate; therefore, be it
RESOLVED to get women involved through effective planning

Resolution 2006.19
WHEREAS, we want to maintain an active unit that stresses spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach, and
WHEREAS, our present organizational structure seems to be ineffective; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT 2007 will be a year of transition that will result in renewed, enthusiastic participation of our unit.

Resolution 2006.20
WHEREAS, we are called to grow in faith and share the Gospel, and
WHEREAS, our current Bible study groups are shrinking; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we act boldly in establishing an additional evening Bible study group to attract and accommodate currently inactive women.

Resolution 2006.21
WHEREAS, in order to continue the work of the Church young women need to be involved, and
WHEREAS, everyone’s lives are busy and it may be difficult to make time for God’s work; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we write personal notes to young women inviting them to be come involved with the women of the church.

Resolution 2006.22
WHEREAS, we have gotten ideas from each other, and
WHEREAS, meeting times can be re-arranged to accommodate more women; therefore be it
RESOLVED THAT we survey all women of the congregation to determine an accommodating time, and be it further
RESOLVED THAT the survey will be returned to the executive committee.

Resolution 2006.23
WHEREAS, we’d like more of our women to attend the Triennial Gathering, and
WHEREAS, we don’t have a fund to pay some of their expenses, and
WHEREAS, we’d like to encourage younger women to get involved; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we start a scholarship fund in our WELCA for this purpose.

Resolution 2006.24
WHEREAS, we want to reach our non-actives and working women, and
WHEREAS we have a large membership of women who are willing to help; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we contact more members with a personal call and invite them, offer them rides, and plan some evening activities.

Resolution 2006.25
WHEREAS, the children of our congregation need to be instructed in the Christian faith, and
WHEREAS, we need commitment from adults to help in this instruction, and
WHEREAS, we need Christian material to use for the instruction; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT through prayer and guidance from the Holy Spirit this will be accomplished.

Resolution 2006.26
WHEREAS, our congregation is elderly, and
WHEREAS, our young people and children are not involved in WELCA, circles, Luther League or Sunday School, and
WHEREAS, we need these people to worship, serve and be leaders in the congregation; therefore, be it
RESOLDVED THAT we act boldly in encouraging these young people to come and participate.

Resolution 2006.27
WHERAS, we would like to encourage wider participation in the work of the women of our congregation, and
WHEREAS, these women are often unfamiliar with our mission, and
WHEREAS, the funds are available for outreach ministry; therefore, be it
RESOLVED THAT we present a gift subscription of Lutheran Women Today to each new female member of the congregation.