The women's ministry of Lutheran Church of Our Savior is part of the larger network of the

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA)

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.  This community of women supports the life, work, and mission of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior by coming together for study, support, and action.

How you can be involved

Study

The most routine study activities are monthly "Circle" meetings. Four of the Circles focus on study. Joy, Mary, and Sarah Circles use the Bible studies in Lutheran Woman Today. Hope Circle selects other resources for study.

Support

Circle meetings are a great way to get know other women in an informal supportive environment.  Women of our WELCA unit also join with other WELCA units in the area for "cluster events" to learn and support mission outreach together.  The WELCA group also puts on special events throughout the year to support each other in prayer, study, community awareness, health, fun, ministry, and mission. 

Action

Rebecca Circle specializes in producing beautiful and practical articles of comfort such as quilts, sleeping bags, lap robes, bibs, wheelchair bags, and soap bags.  These items are distributed to Central City Lutheran Mission, the Veteran's Hospital, Mary's Table, Ronald McDonald charities, and other people in need of tangible comfort in our community.  Rebecca Circle meets at 9:00 am on Fourth and Fifth Thursdays in the Parish Hall.

2010 WELCA CALENDAR

Sunday, February 14
Fellowship Event Soup Lunch and Tying Blankets For Ronald McDonald House

Sunday, April 11
Fellowship Event Lunch, Making Fleece Tied Blankets for a Women and Children Abuse Shelter
Starting at 12:00 noon

Thursday, April 22
Annual WELCA and Men's Fellowship Steak Dinner
Starting at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 1
Annual WELCA and Youth Churchwide Fundraiser Rummage Sale

Saturday, May 15            Cancelled. 
WELCA Spring Luncheon

Sunday, June 27
June Fellowship Seaside Event with Lunch

Sunday, July 25
Christmas in July – Seafarer Maritime Ministry with Reception between Worship Services

Sunday. August 8
Fellowship Event with Lunch
Starting at noon

Saturday, September 18
Bible Study in Orange County ( San Clemente ) Receive Insightful information on the Upcoming “Lutheran Women Today” magazine Bible Study by Co-author Rev. Linda Johnson Seyenkulo entitled “The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity”

Sunday, October 3
WELCA Thank Offering at Both Worship Services

Sunday, October 10
Fellowship Event with Lunch
Starting at noon

Sunday, November 14
WELCA Boutique Fundraiser Event

Sunday, December 12
Fellowship Advent Event with lunch
Starting at Noon

Sunday, December 19
WELCA Cup of CHEER Held between Worship Services

WELCA also contributes financially to community organizations such as Central City Lutheran Mission , Inland Congregations United for Change , Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission , and the Lutheran Maritime Ministry.

Resources

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA)

Lutheran Woman Today

Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade

"Giving Daily Care" stewardship reflections

Monday Prayer at noon

Free Journey to Wellness Publication

The National Women's Health Information Center - Women's Health

The National Women's Health Information Center - Girl's Health

National Women's Health Resource Center

For Further Information

To find out more about any of these activities, events, or resources, contact Liz Staggs by sending an email to welca@LCOSavior.org .

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 baptismal 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).