WHO WE ARE

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is in its 15th year as the women’s ministry organization of the ELCA.  Together our ministries change lives because lives have been changed by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.  Together we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, society and the world.  Together we continue to work for God’s wholeness by building and celebrating mission-focused relationships that are grounded in faith, local and global, empowering and interdependent.  Together we accomplish more than we can alone.

WHAT OUR MISSION IS

In 2005-2009 under the theme “ACT BOLDLY—IN THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT” The Bible study encourages us to consider how the fruit of the Holy Spirit leads us to bold action in Jesus’ name.

WHERE DO WE MINISTER

We minister right where we live through our ELCA, across the nation and around the world.

WHEN DO WE MINISTER

We minister 24/7 because the Holy Spirit is constantly working in us.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

We do what we do because we are called, in Holy Baptism, to bear Christ’s grace and love to a world that so longs to receive it!  We have already got so much for which to give thanks, beginning with the grace of God made known to us through Jesus Christ.  We are not yet what and where we dream to be.  Meanwhile, until every ELCA woman finds a place of welcome and growth through life-changing experience in Woman of ELCA, your bold witness will continue to make a difference!

WELCA — WOMEN OF THE ELCA

2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

February 19    Zelda Stevenson presents her trip to the Holy Land    7:00pm

 

May 14          May Day/Mother’s Day baked potato bar hosted by Naomi and Ruth Circles  6:00pm

                     Guest speaker on “Joyology”

 

August 8        Combined Bible Study hosted by Sara Circle 10:00am

 

Sept 25-26     Fall Gathering

 

October 17    Farm in the Dell Oktoberfest

 

Nov 14          Fall Bazaar

 

November      Health/Layette/School Kit preparation before Nov 23

 

Dec 12          Christmas Tea and Secret Sister Gift Exchange