What is WELCA?It is an acronym for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Every woman attending church is automatically a member of this Women’s Group. We invite all women to attend the meetings and activities. Check the monthly calendar for times and descriptions or contact any of the officers listed below!
WELCA Circles
In an effort to be more effective Christians, the women work in “Circles.” Each circle has a special focus. Each woman volunteers to help in the Circle(s) that makes the best use of talents God gave her. Circles meet monthly or quarterly, as needed. Please check the sign up sheets on the table in the Narthex to sign up for Circle meetings!
CIRCLES ARE:
Meals from the Heart Circle – Provides a meal for Parish members when they return home after hospitalization.
WIN Circle – A support group dedicated to help “women in need.”
Prayer Shawl Circle – Women gather to knit and crochets shawls and other items that are blessed and then donated to those suffering illness and loss
Serve the Troops Circle – Sends boxes of goodies to troops serving overseas.
First Steps Circle – Works with at risk children to help prepare them for kindergarten
Quilt Circle – Women gather one 2 days per month to assemble kits and create quilts to be distributed to Appalachia
Women’s Bible Study: Meets at the Church on the third Wednesday of the month from 2:00 -4:00 p.m.
The Women of the Church installed the following new officers in January.
President: Margo Kite 781/561-5863 email: billmargo.kite@gmail.com
Treasurer: Joan Marston 864/391-5508
Vice President: Dee Ann Bauer 864-391-2504
Secretary: Karen Divita
For questions or more information about our WELCA group at Lutheran Church by the Lake, please contact any of our officers.
These are informal gatherings for all women of the Church and guests! PLEASE JOIN US!