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.
2025 W-ELCA Meeting Schedule
February 2025 – No Meeting
March 2025 – No Meeting
April 2025 – No Meeting
May 15, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting
June 19, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting
July 2, 6:00 pm – Dorcas Potluck Picnic
August 21, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting
Friday, September 12, 8am – 4pm – Rummage Sale
Saturday, September 13, 8am – 3pm – Rummage Sale
October 16, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting
November 20, 1:30 pm – “Thank Offering”
December 11 – Christmas Lunch
Seating 11:30 am | Serve 12:00 noon
2025 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
2025 W-ELCA Officers
President Sue Staples
Vice President Laura Sanborn
Treasurer Patti Hanson
Secretary Carol Miller
Program & Publicity Laura Sanborn
Quilting Cheryl Vieth
Rummage Sales Carol Miller and Laura Sanborn
Board Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10am.
2025 W-ELCA Serving Committees
May 15, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting
Serving Committee: Sue Staples (Chair), Dala Hynek, and Laura Sanborn
Contributing Member: Elaine Lee, Monica Wiebke Peterson, Ardelle Ender, and Esther Harman
June 19, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting
Serving Committee: Patti Hanson (Chair), Linda Baehr, and Lois Losby
Contributing Member: Judy Sasse, Anna Duresky, and Vera Wensole
August 21, 9:30 am – Breakfast Meeting
Serving Committee: Doris Modahl (Chair), Ardis Bolstad, Karen Geier, and Carol Miller
October 16, 1:30 pm – Regular Meeting
Serving Committee: Paula Tippery (Chair), Connie Garson, and Bev Schilling
November 20, 1:30 pm – “Thank Offering”
Serving Committee: Barb Seidel (Chair) and Barb Clark