2027 YWR Application is now open!
(National Convention in Oklahoma City)
What is YWR?
YWR stands for Young Women Representative. They are special young women chosen to represent their zone at District Convention and represent their District at national conventions. They are typically around 22-35 (ish) years old and should be a member of an LCMS congregation. Being a YWR at a convention would be a great experience to learn about LWML. A candidate may serve at one district convention and/or one national convention as a YWR.
How it works–
A LWML zone young woman gives her zone her completed YWR application and is chosen by zone to serve at your district convention. Results occur around the time of her zone spring rally. Each zone (By-Laws) determines the number of young women serving . The zone is responsible for some convention expenses for their YWR(s). Contact your zone for details. Be sure and answer all questions.
A LWML district young woman gives her completed YWR application to the District. YWR’s are chosen by the District. The District is responsible for some convention expenses for their YWR (s). This young woman (women) represent their district at the National convention. Contact your district for details. Be sure and answer all questions.
Guidelines for Selecting and Serving as an LWML Young Woman Representative
Supporting Your YWRs (before, during, and after convention)..
Want to learn more about what a Young Women’s Representative is? Check out these great resources from LWML National.
Iowa East District Convention 2026
We were so excited to spend time with these young ladies from IED and share about LWML– we had 7 YWR’s this convention. Davenport Zone had Katie and Vanessa, Cedar Rapids Zone had Kim and Mihoby, Waterloo Zone had Lacey and Westgate Zone had Madison and Rachel.
2025 Young Women Representatives
Congratulations to the Young Women Representatives (YWRs) from Iowa East District at the LWML convention in Omaha in 2025! God’s blessings to each of them!
Mary from the Waterloo Zone
Anna from the Cedar Rapids Zone
Dear Lord, Thank you for bringing these young women to us to represent our district at the LWML convention. May this experience strengthen their bond with You and help them to build relationships with other LWML sisters. Guide them during their time at the convention and use it to make a positive impact on them as they grow in faith and service. Allow this experience to be encouraging to them as they see how You have used this organization to spread the gospel around the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen