WELCA


Women of the ELCA, the women’s organization of the church, has thousands of participants in thousands of congregations. Together we are committed to growing in faith, affirming our gifts, supporting one another in our callings, and engaging in ministry and action that promotes justice and wholeness for all people.”

The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (W-ELCA) is one of the longest-running organizations at Our Savior’s. They have a rich history of serving the Lord and providing generous gifts of time, talent, and money to support Our Savior’s. W-ELCA is perhaps best known for their wonderful work in the kitchen, serving meals for many potluck events.

Meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of the month. All women of Our Savior’s are members of W-ELCA. If you have an interest in supporting any of the many causes of W-ELCA your contribution of time and talent and fellowship would be welcomed.

W-ELCA Statement of Purpose

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.

2024 W-ELCA Meeting Schedule

February 20244 – No Meeting          

March 21, 12:00 noon – ‘Tired & Retired’ Potluck

April 18, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting

May 16, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting

June 20, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting

July 3, 6:00 pm – Dorcas Potluck Picnic

Thursday, August 22, 8am – 4pm – Rummage Sale

Friday, August 23, 8am – 1pm – Rummage Sale

September 19, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting

October 17, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting

November 21, 1:30 pm – “Thank Offering”

December 12 – Christmas Lunch
Seating 11:30 am | Serve 12:00 noon

 

2024 W-ELCA Community Service Activities

Bethany Riverside Bingo
Date and Time: TBD

Bethany Riverside Birthday Party
Date and Time: TBD

Hillview Care Center Bingo
Date and Time: TBD

2024 W-ELCA Officers

President Sue Staples
Vice President Laura Sanborn
Treasurer Patti Hanson
Secretary Carol Miller
Program & Publicity Laura Sanborn
Quilting Doris Modahl and Martha Sesvold
Rummage Sales Doris Modahl and Carol Miller

Board Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10am.

2024 W-ELCA Serving Committees

April 18, 1:30 am – Regular Meeting

Serving Committee: Paula Tippery (Chair), Dottie Pierce, Connie Garson, Bev Schilling, and Lorraine Glanzer

May 16, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting

Serving Committee: Barb Seidel (Chair) and Barb Clark

June 20, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting

Serving Committee: Sue Staples (Chair), Dala Hynek, and Laura Sanborn

Contributing Member: Elaine Lee, Monica Wiebke Peterson, Mavis Stafslien, Ardelle Ender, Dorothy Gray, and Esther Harman

September 19, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting

Serving Committee: Patti Hanson (Chair), Martha Sesvold, Linda Baehr, and Lois Losby

Contributing Member: Judy Sasse, Anna Duresky, and Vera Wensole

October 17, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting

Serving Committee: Doris Modahl (Chair), Ardis Bolstad, Karen Geier, and Carol Miller

November 21, 1:30 pm – “Thank Offering”

Serving Committee: WELCA Executive Board