WELCA
Women of the ELCA---
Coffee and conversation, purposeful projects, meaningful contribution, close friendships and joy-filled time together --- this is WELCA!
The women of St. James Lutheran Church meet regularly together and have a fun time while making a substantial contribution to vital projects that support our local, regional and even global neighbors!
There are so many ways to become involved in WELCA, but here are just a few:
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join one of the women's "circles"--the Deborah Circle or the Esther Circle
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help with the local Community Food Pantry monthly
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support fundraising, collect items and contribute financially to the Lutheran Social Services
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extend Thrivent dollars to raise funds which support mission work, parish nurses, youth events, Special Olympics
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prepare and serve free meals to the local community in need, every month (at Dinner Belle) and annually at the Thanksgiving Dinner
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provide meals for funerals
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pray regularly for those experiencing illness, grief or other needs
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send cards and create “cheer baskets” for people who need to know that they are loved
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contribute financially to a wide variety of local organizations including Lutheran Social Services, Lutheran Outdoors and others.