+ PRAISE HIS NAME +
+ THANK HIM FOR THE GIFTS HE GIVES US +
+ PLAN HOW TO USE THESE GIFTS +
+ WORK TOGETHER TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS +
+ ENJOY THE COMPANY OF OUR SISTERS IN CHRIST +
June 12-13, 2026
The Graduate by Hilton Iowa City,
210 South Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7
Convention Registration – Open through April 30, 2026
Hotel Reservations
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations are not included in your registration. Click below to make your hotel reservation.
Groups rates are available through May 28, 2026.
ROOTED IN CHRIST
Keynote Speaker is The Most Rev. Dien Ashley Taylor, Bishop and President of LCMS Atlantic District and Pastor at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, The Bronx, New York.
LWML Convention Pastor’s Lunch
Friday, June 12th, 11:30 am
The Graduate Hotel of Iowa City
All Pastors of Iowa East District are invited to attend the Luncheon before the Opening Worship Service of the LWML Convention. The lunch is sponsored anonymously out of love and appreciation for the Pastors that serve us in Eastern Iowa.
The Opening Worship begins immediately following lunch at 1 pm.
Offerings
2 Offerings will be collected at Convention to support 1) the 2026-2028 Mission Grant recipients and 2) the LWML IED Endowment fund
Filling the Watering Can – Convention Mites Challenge
Challenge: Be sure to bring your “Mites” to help us to “Fill the Watering Can” while at the LWML IED 2026 Convention. let us raise additional donations towards IED Mite Offerings!
Gifts From the Heart
Gifts from the Heart will focus on children by collecting diapers and Christian books for babies and children and gift cards to buy books. These items will be distributed to Shelters and Women/Family centers in Benton, Linn, and Johnson County.
Servant Events will include:
Blood Donations
Making Greeting Cards
Assembling Plastic Mats for the Homeless
All Young Women of the LWML, including all previous YWRs are invited to join the Young Women’s Lunch and fellowship.
*YOU are invited to grab your box lunch on Friday of convention for lunch from 11:30 am-12:30 pm and join us!
*Bring a friend!
*More details are being planned at this time–contact Karen Boehme, boehmekj@msn.com 319-239-3463, for more information and to register as soon as possible. Hope to see you then!
The Convention Choir will receive their music via email and have a rehearsal on Friday morning. The YWR’s and TEENS are also welcome to sing with us.
Young at Harps will provide music Friday evening.
If you are unable to attend the convention, or you have already registered but didn’t order a shirt at that time, please use this merchandise order form to make your order:
The Graduate Hotel has a lovely spacious convention venue and unique and interesting guest rooms. The hotel is near the University Campus, shops, museums, and restaurants.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations are not included in your registration.
Groups rates are available through May 28, 2026.