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The Urban Servant Corps office in Denver serves as a year-round drop-off point for quilts and kits. They have a large room to collect the items and once the room is full, the items are trucked to the S. St. Paul warehouse.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Drop off is the first Saturday of each month from 9-12.  Please call ahead to confirm. 303-894-0076

Plan to bring someone along who can help transfer your boxes from your vehicle to the storage area.

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The Church of the Brethren General Offices serve as a year-round drop-off point for quilts and kits. They have a space to collect the items and once the space is full, the items are trucked to the Maryland warehouse.

Please call ahead to check on drop-off hours.  Staff members are working from home, so please expect to leave a message and your call will be returned.

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LWR shares warehouse space with several partners at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse accepts donations of quilts and kits all year round, and also offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in helping with the processing of Quilts and Kits for overseas transportation.

Please call ahead to check on hours of operation.

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The warehouse accepts items year-round. If you're planning to personally deliver your donations, call the warehouse ahead of time for driving directions and to verify hours of operation.

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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

When delivering boxes, please call 5 mins. before arriving (or when getting off the Interstate) for someone to meet you at the garage building.

Please be sure to label your boxes - Lutheran World Relief or LWR; Name and Address of Congregation/Group; Type and Number of items [QUILTS - 7, School Kits - 15]

We appreciate your dedication and service.

Your LWR family

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LWR is so grateful to Church World Service for sharing their drop off site with our donors! Please be sure to clearly write "Lutheran World Relief" on the boxes in addition to the contents and your congregation's contact information. Please plan to bring someone who can unload your boxes.

By Appointment Only. Please call ahead to schedule your delivery.

Please click below to download a donation form. Fill this out and bring a copy with you to the Ingathering site.

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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

*Must call Sessa Schillberg @ 203.732.1136 to make an appointment to drop off boxes.

*Please be sure to label your boxes - LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF or LWR; Name and Address of Congregation/Group; Type and Number of items [QUILTS - 7, School Kits - 15]

We appreciate your dedication and service.

Your LWR family

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THANK YOU so much for all you do!

This location has a Spring and Fall Ingathering. There is also a new Des Moines location.

*Please bring $25 to cover the cost of the truck.

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The LWR Ingathering Pick-up for NW Iowa is located in the Southpark Mall parking lot near McDonalds. Organizers are asking for a $25 donation to help with trucking charges, which can be mailed to Sandy Langner at 2850 310th Ave, Dickens, IA 51333.

Please call ahead of time if you haven't brought donations to this Ingathering before.

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This Ingathering takes place each Spring and Fall. 

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The truck will be parked near the new Dollar General store, at the South end of the mall. Enter the parking lot across from 17th Street on Federal Avenue.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

Your LWR  family

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This Ingathering takes place each May.

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Thank you for your commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR Family

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2021 Update:

Please see Hilton, NY location for Ingathering May 5-6, 2021

This area needs a Key Leader. Could it be You? Please contact  Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager at: mpiedrasanta@lwr.org

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Thank you for all you do!

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Thank you for your commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR Family

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Thank you for your commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR Family

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Thank you for your continued commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR family

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Thank you for your commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR Family

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If the dates above do not work with your schedule, please contact Susan Ferraro using the contact information above to make alternate arrangements.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***

Boxes may be dropped off anytime between the months of January and June

Please be sure to label your boxes - LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF or LWR; Name and Address of Congregation/Group; Type and Number of items [QUILTS - 7, School Kits - 15]

We appreciate your dedication and service.

Your LWR family

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*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***

*This site only accepts drop-offs with an appointment during the months of March and April.

*You will be carrying your own boxes to a walk-in basement location for storage (NO stairs!).

*Please be sure to label your boxes - LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF or LWR; Name and Address of Congregation/Group; Type and Number of items [QUILTS - 7, School Kits - 15]

We appreciate your dedication and service.

Your LWR family

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Thank you for all you do!

NW85th St and 25th Ave NW

For questions- please contact Rich Mathes at: lwrmathes@aol.com or call 206.384.1183.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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Resurrection, Fredericksburg will hold an ingathering on Saturday, June 8th, 10:00am - 2:00pm, by appointment

Please contact the church office at: TxBe2God@comcast.net or 540-786-7778

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The Synod Assembly Ingathering, coordinated by the WELCA Synodical Board, is back for 2025!

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please order the updated issue of the 2024 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide from www.lrw.org

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please pick up an updated issue of the 2025 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at the Ingathering or order some online at www.lwr.org

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*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***

2025 collection of quilts and personal care items will take place by appointment between June 16th and June 20nd.

Please call the church @ 203.268.7596 to schedule a drop off time.

We do not have any steps for you to navigate as you drop your boxes in our narthex!

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please order an updated version of the 2025 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide from www.lwr.org

***Saturday--Drop-off by appointment only-call Sandy Gibson at  912-658-0868

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Be sure to pick up the 2025 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at the Ingathering or order some copies from www.LWR.org

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Please call the church office for an appointment for any other date or time at 508.315.3170

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please order the updated version of the 2025 Quilt & Ministry Guide from www.lwr.org

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please order your updated issues of the 2025 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide from www.lwr.org

***Saturday: Drop-off by appointment only-call Joni at 615-584-9309

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2025 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2025 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

*** This location will accept donations dropped off from August 18-21 by appointment only.  Please call ahead so someone can meet you at the church.  Truck will be loaded very early on the 22nd with boxes received from August 18-21. If possible please bring someone who can help unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please pick up the updated 2025 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at the Ingathering or order some from www.lwr.org

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Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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Please note: Saturday drop-off ONLY for Springdale.

Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Starting in 2024, St. Olaf Lutheran Church will no longer be hosting an LWR Ingathering site.

Please take your boxes to Red Hill Lutheran Church ~ 13200 Red Hill Ave. Tustin, CA

October 23, 12pm - 1:30pm

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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Starting in 2024, Lord of Life Lutheran Church will no longer be hosting an LWR Ingathering site.

Please take your boxes to Trinity Lutheran Church ~ 5969 Brockton Ave. Riverside, CA

October 21, 2pm - 4pm

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years. For the full schedule, open the document below.

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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has graciously hosted the LWR Ingathering in the area for many years.

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THANK YOU so much for all you do!

This location has a Spring and Fall Ingathering. There is also a new Des Moines location.

*Please bring $25 to cover the cost of the truck.

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This Ingathering takes place each Spring and Fall. 

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The truck will be parked near the new Dollar General store, at the South end of the mall. Enter the parking lot across from 17th Street on Federal Avenue.

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Vickie with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Vickie with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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UPDATE 2024: This location will not be an Ingathering site this year.

Please take items to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Bloomington, IL October 26th (9am - NOON) or to Immanuel Lutheran Church Flatville, IL October 26th (9am - 2pm).

Questions? Please contact Vickie Robertson

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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2024 update - please note the NOON closing time again this year! Thank you.

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UPDATE 2024: This location will not be an Ingathering site this year.

Please take items to: Immanuel Lutheran Church Flatville, IL October 26 (9am - NOON) or St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Bloomington, IL October 26 (9am - 2pm).

If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Vickie with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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UPDATE 2024: This location will not be an Ingathering site this year.

Please take items to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Bloomington, IL  October 26th (9am - NOON) or to Immanuel Lutheran Church Flatville, IL October 26th (9am - 2pm) 

If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Vickie with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Vickie with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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**Please call Jolyn at the church office to confirm days/times to drop off items.

**Mark all boxes LWR in large block letters; Name & Address of Congregation/Group; Type & Number of items [QUILTS - 7, School Kits - 15]

**For additional information, please click on Download Details and reference the attached "Fact Sheet"

**Please click on Download Details and be sure to print and complete two copies of the attached "Inventory Sheet"

~ one for your records and one to bring when you drop off your boxes of quilts & kits at the Ingathering ~

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UPDATE 2022:  There will not be a collection at this site this year. Please call: 800.597.5972 to find the nearest location.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion serves as a collection site as part of the annual fall Ingathering in the St. Louis, Missouri/Southern Illinois area. To assist with the costs of the local collection, as well as processing and shipping the Quilts and Kits internationally, Lutheran World Relief requests that congregations also support the LWR Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund. This will ensure that LWR has funds to also operate programs that help people grow food, improve health, and build livelihoods. To learn more about the Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund, click the link below.

www.lwr.org/donate/shippingfund

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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We will once again be taking items for Lutheran World Relief Kits at St John.

We will have refreshments available along with access to restrooms if needed.

The parking lot is located behind the church and school. It is easily accessible from Jefferson Boulevard.

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The Christ Lutheran Church drop-off site is located opposite Valparaiso High School.

• -Please drive to the back of the church to have your vehicle unloaded.
• -Please have Ingathering Form filled out and hand it to a volunteer while your vehicle is being unloaded.
• -Bathroom facilities will be available and refreshments will be offered inside.
• -Feel free to come in and enjoy some time with other LWR church volunteers.

Attached is the Ingathering Form; please fill out and bring with your donations on October 19, 2024.
 

One of LWR’s core values states that “Faith is Active in Love”. The faith you put into action helps LWR extend the love of Christ to people in need around the world.
 

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UPDATE 2022: For questions, please contact Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry @ mpiedrasanta@lwr.org

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For questions, please contact Marty Ryan.

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For questions, please contact CJ & Sharon Cross.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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Thanks so much for all you do!

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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NEW INGATHERING SITE FOR 2025!!!!!

(Replacing West Michigan Lutheran High School)

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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**Please call the church secretary to unlock the garage: 231.744.1522.

Thank you so much for all you do!

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Thanks so much for all you do!

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Thank you so much for all you do!!

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UPDATE 2021

Please contact the site coordinator with any questions. Quilt & Kit Ministry, please contact Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. We're also open to a team taking on this role. 

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UPDATE 2021

Please contact the site coordinator for your collection point with any questions. If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry, please contact Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. We're also open to a team taking on this role. 

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UPDATE 2021

Please contact the site coordinator for your collection point with any questions. If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry, please contact Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. We're also open to a team taking on this role. 

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UPDATE 2021

Please contact the site coordinator for your collection point with any questions. If you have questions specific to LWR, please contact Martha Piedrasanta, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. We're also open to a team taking on this role. 

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Karen Harris [at Gloria Dei Lutheran, Hancock, MI] continues to be the coordinator for the Copper Country Ingathering.

Alternate drop-off arrangements are by appointment only by calling Karen Harris ~ 906.482.2381 or emailing ~ secretary@gdlch.org.  

In 2025 - Marquette, Messiah Lutheran will continue to be an Ingathering site as well.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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Thank you so much for all you do!

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Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church will host an Ingathering on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Location: 914 West Blvd. South, Columbia, Missouri 65203

Please bring paper listing the number of items (e.g., 26 quilts, 48 school kits, etc.), plus the name and address of your church and name of contact person. 

Questions: Karon Speckman, @email. Home phone: 573-449-6649; cell 573-424-6402.

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Drop-off dates and times:  Nov. 4 - 8 and Nov. 11-15, Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm, or by appointment.  Please call before delivery.

Call to make arrangements for other drop-off times.

Contact Janet Kobe 704-847-4502.

Please remember: It is the responsibility of the NC Women of the ELCA to pay for the shipments that are picked up at each drop-off site. We invite you to contribute to this very worthwhile cause through the shipping fund on the LWR.org website OR Make your check payable to: Women of the ELCA and mark it for LWR pickups. Send your check to the NC Women of the ELCA, Debra Weinel, 1612 Sherburg Court, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please do not put the check in the boxes or take it to the drop-off sites.

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Please contact Sandra Parker to arrange a drop-off time.

Please remember: It is the responsibility of the NC Women of the ELCA to pay for the shipments that are picked up at each drop-off site. We invite you to contribute to this very worthwhile cause through the shipping fund on the LWR.org website OR Make your check payable to: Women of the ELCA and mark it for LWR pickups. Send your check to the NC Women of the ELCA, Debra Weinel, 1612 Sherburg Court, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please do not put the check in the boxes or take it to the drop-off sites.

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UPDATE 2021

This location is accepting boxes By Appointment Only. Be sure to bring lifting help that can transfer boxes  from your vehicles to inside the church.  Thank you!

Please remember: It is the responsibility of the NC Women of the ELCA to pay for the shipments that are picked up at each drop-off site. We invite congregations, groups, and individuals to make monetary contributions to this very worthwhile cause. Please make your check payable to: Women of the ELCA and mark it for LWR pickups. Send your check to the NC Women's treasurer, Nina Babb, at 6130 Heavner Rd, Vale, NC 28168. Please do not put the check in the cases or take it to the drop-off sites.

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Call Heather Leser for other drop-off times.

Please remember: It is the responsibility of the NC Women of the ELCA to pay for the shipments that are picked up at each drop-off site. We invite you to contribute to this very worthwhile cause through the shipping fund on the LWR.org website OR Make your check payable to: Women of the ELCA and mark it for LWR pickups. Send your check to the NC Women of the ELCA, Debra Weinel, 1612 Sherburg Court, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please do not put the check in the boxes or take it to the drop-off sites.

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Drop off is from 8a.m.-1p.m. or by appointment.  Call Carol Lake for an appointment. Check-in at the church office upon arrival.

Please remember it is the responsibility of the NC Women of the ELCA to pay for the shipments that are picked up at each drop-off site. We invite you to contribute to this very worthwhile cause through the shipping fund on the LWR.org website OR Make your check payable to: Women of the ELCA and mark it for LWR pickups. Send your check to the NC Women of the ELCA, Debra Weinel, 1612 Sherburg Court, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please do not put the check in the boxes or take it to the drop-off sites.

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Thank you for your commitment and assistance in making the Lutheran World Relief Spring Drive a success!

Your LWR Family

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the Fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the Fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief, the name and address of your church, and the type & number of items on each box.

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The Nebraska Synod holds an annual Ingathering each Fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief, the name and address of your church, and the type & number of items on each box.

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Churches must call Grace Lutheran Office for a drop-off time ~ 914.245.5737  

Times are 10 - 2 PM, other requests will be addressed on an individual basis.

All boxes should be securely taped & labeled.

Looking forward to seeing you all in September!

THANK YOU so much for all you do!

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An Ingathering will take place on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025, and Sunday Oct. 19, 2025.

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*Please be sure to tape boxes securely.

*Thanks for all you do!

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There will be an Ingathering at Ohigro on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 and Saturday Oct. 11, 2024.

Thank you so much for all you do!

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For information about how to pack your boxes of Quilts and Kits, visit: Pack and ship LWR Quilts & Kits | Lutheran World Relief

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