All people of faith and community in Jesus Christ, inviting and celebrating a rich diversity of members.
CELEBRATE
God's presence in our lives.
GROW
In our experience and understanding of
God's grace and God's purpose for our
lives.
REACH
Out with compassion to those in need, especially those who have not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mission Areas of Women of the ELCA
MISSION COMMUNITY To enable each woman to value herself and others as created in God's image and redeemed through Christ; and to build up and celebrate relationships which are global, diverse, and interdependent.
MISSION GROWTH To provide a variety of learning experiences which strengthen each woman as a whole person, develop her potential and equip her for ministry
MISSION ACTION To enable women to articulate and act upone their faith as disciples of Christ in all areas of life.
Ongoing WELCA Projects
Thankoffering Sunday service
Annual Fall Bazaar, lefse and bake sale
Funeral and Wedding receptions
Sunday morning coffee hour and potlucks
Lenten Wednesday night suppers and noon lunch
Summer Concert Series lunch
Summer Lakeshore Worship meals
Synod Conventions, Offerings and Penny Focus
Lutheran World Relief projects
Financial support to various Church and community outreach projects
Equal Exchange Coffee sales
Women's Winter Retreat
Mother-Daughter Spring banquet
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat support
Gifts for high school graduates
First Communion gifts
Sunday School Teacher's Appreciation gifts
Sunday School Christmas gift bags
"Camperships" for Bible Camp participants
Provide kitchen supplies, repairs and new items
2009 WELCA Officers
Cindy Busby Karen Teft Arelen Wheaton Judy Johnson Karen Buchert Sheila Salo Sarah Litchke Kay Carvey Esther Hoganson Vicky Fall