As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
Women of the ELCA carries out its purpose statement in three mission areas. These mission areas are intentionally interdependent and overlapping.
- 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 that are global, diverse and interdependent.
- Mission: Growth - To provide a variety of learning experiences that strengthen each woman as a whole person, develop her potential and equip her for ministry.
- Mission: Action - To enable women to articulate and act upon their faith as disciples of Christ in all areas of life.
One of WELCA's many circles (A. Junge - 2000)
Lois Circle
Date: September through May; second Tuesday of each month
Time: 9:30am
Place: Bethany Lutheran Church (Nursery care available)
Study: Following God: Life's Principles from the Old Testament
Study Leader: Kay Wilms
Hospitality Leader: Cathy Nixon
Mary Circle
Date: September through June; First Wednesday of each month
Time: 1:30pm
Place: Members' homes
Study: Grace Upon Grace: A Study of John
Study Leader: Roseann Blake
Rachel Circle
Date: September through June; Second Wednesday of each month
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Members' homes
Study: Women Who Changed Their World
Study Leader: Elaine Schulstrom
Rebekah Circle
Date: September through June; First Thursday of every other month
Time: 10:00am
Place: Bethany Lutheran Church
Study: I thank God for you
Study Leader: Barbara Plahuta
Ruth Circle
Date: September through June; Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 10:00am
Place: Bethany Lutheran Church
Study: I thank God for you
Study Leaders: Dola Mae Samis, Alta Talbert
Sarah Circle
Date: September through June; Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Members' homes
Study: TBA
Study Leader: LaRetta Flora
Dorcas Circle
Date: September through June; third Monday of each month
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Members' homes
Study: I thank God for you
Study Leaders: Cathy Herren, Debbie Rewerts
Naomi Circle
Date: September through June; Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Members' homes
Study: I thank God for you
Study Leader: Joyce Ekanger
Contact: Carole Cameron, President
Phone: (303) 758-2820
Learn More: Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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