Women of the ELCA

Purpose
As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the participants commit themselves to grow in faith, affirm their gifts, support one another in their callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

Aims
Aim 1: Life in Faith
Encourage, nurture spiritual growth in ministry, and promote a deeper understanding of God’s Word as empowerment for discipleship.

Aim 2: Evangelism/Witness

The symbol with the cross, water and a white lily identifies the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as children of God; baptized, forgiven, adopted into God’s family full of grace and hope in eternal life. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty, and vitality that rises out of that life-giving baptism water. It is also a reminder of the mission of the church to “Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

  New White Paraments

Our WELCA ladies have recently purchased a new set of White Paraments to use during the church seasons when white is the color. These were purchased from Memorials given in memory of long time member and WELCA participant, Regina Lee. The paraments purchased were two antependia (altar drapes) and two bookmarks (pulpit drapes). These new paraments will be used for the first time this Easter. We thank the women of WELCA for this thoughtful and appropriate gift.