WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
Mission
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. We welcome
all women to attend any meeting or event.
Circles
The heart of WELCA is the circle. Each circle selects its own course
of study and service projects. Many circles go for coffee or lunch after
meetings for additional fellowship. The WELCA circles are:
Esther Circle
Esther Circle has Bible study as its center. Opportunities for service
come both within the congregation and in the world around us. We join
together in sharing joys and struggles of daily life as well as shared
faith. Our goal is to nurture the individual spiritual growth of each
member.
Grace Circle
Grace Circle is made up, for the most part, of women with teen age children
or empty nests, who have jobs outside the home. Our monthly programs are
varied and include discussions of Bible studies, current events, church
history, sermons, travel, and books. We carry out at least one service
project per year and have two social events. We come together for fellowship,
support, and spiritual growth.
Joy Circle
Joy Circle was formed in 1976 and chose the name Joy because it typified
the attitude of our members. We meet for fellowship, a short Bible study
taken from the Lutheran Women Today magazine, and refreshments. We enjoy
working on several service projects throughout the year.
Lydia Circle
Lydia Circle is a circle of women who enjoy sharing and supporting each
other no matter where we are in our life and faith journeys. We strive
to learn more about God's will for us through study of his word and prayer.
We encourage each other in our spiritual growth and serve the community
with annual projects.
Martha Circle
Martha Circle meets for study and fellowship during the traditional school
year calendar. We pick a variety of material to base our Bible studies
on. Our service projects focus on both local and global needs. An optional
lunch frequently follows the meeting for additional fellowship.
Rachel Circle
Rachel Circle is a group of women ranging in ages from mid-twenties to
late forties. We participate in WELCA-sponsored service projects and have
some Rachel Circle service projects. Programs vary from meeting to meeting.
In August we have a dinner party where husbands/guests are invited.
Rachel Circle meets quarterly.
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