Kansas L.E.A.F (Legislative Event for Advocacy in Faith) is an ecumenical event for people of all faiths. It is fostered by the Great Plains Conference United Women in Faith and Church Women United.
The 2025 event will take place February 16th and 17th at the First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas.
Our mission is the belief that ordinary citizens can act on behalf of the disadvantaged by advocating just laws. We operate under the assumption that living out God’s grace means, at least in part, fighting for justice for those oppressed or in need whose voices go unheard.
The goals we hope to achieve with this event are to learn how Kansas legislative issues are affecting women and children’s lives and how these issues are being addressed by our legislators. Workshops will be available to provide information about how we can contact our representatives to bring our concerns to their desks. All legislators are invited to attend the luncheon on Monday, of course attendance is their option.
The theme for this year’s event is: Better Lives for Women and Children
The theme scripture is Matthew 25:44-45:
“They also will answer, ‘Lord when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison; and did not help you?’ “
“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ “
You can register online here. Please answer each question appropriately. Choose two workshops. Each workshop will be presented in two separate sessions.
Registration Fees: There will be no mandatory registration fee required; however, there is a suggested contribution of $16.50 to cover the estimated cost of the luncheon. This contribution can be paid at the following VANCO link.
If you do not wish to make payment online you may write a check payable to United Methodist Women L.E.A.F. and mail to Carol R. Ek, 907 Sycamore Pl, McPherson, KS 67460-5804.
Courtesy hotel rooms: have been reserved at The Topeka Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS. These are double rooms. Reservations must be made by January 17, 2025, and may be made online here or you may telephone: 785-431-4726 making certain you refer to "United Methodist Women L.E.A.F. "