Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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 in the church, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the socisty, and the world.
2011 WELCA Events
| Date |
Event |
Hostess |
| September 21 |
General Meeting/Potluck 6:30 pm |
Sarah Circle |
| November 12/13 |
WELCA Thank Offeriing Weekend |
All Circles |
| December 3 |
Tea luncheon 12:30 pm |
Rebecca/Anna Circle |
Circle Groups
(All circles meet during the second full week of each month)
For a list of WELCA Committees and members, click here.
Bible Study Groups / Open Fellowship Meetings
Landscape Committee
This energetic group meets each Monday morning at 9:00 am to weed, mulch, plant, fertilize and even
'talk to' the flowers and shrubs around the church building. Bring your garden gloves and tools if you
would like an assignment in the soil.
Call Ellie Shaw at 946-2181 if you have any questions.
This group has completed work on the flowers and shrubs for the year.
Walking Group
This group meets each Wednesday morning at 9:30 am. They walk for fun! Discover the trails around Traverse City.
The group will meet in rain or shine. Contact Barb Graf at kestrel@charter.net if you need information.
Morning Bible Study Group
Thursday mornings, 10:00am. Group is led by Ken McGuire.
Sunday mornings - 8:30 am.
Novel Discussion Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:00 pm. Led by Ellie Long. The next meeting will be on December 4.
A movie, Sweet Land, and a Holiday potluck at the Gabels
Call Ellie at 935-4595 if you have any questions. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
Small Group Ministries
The groups in the Small Group Ministries are now meeting. To see a list of meeting dates and times, click here.
Music Groups
| Choir |
Rehearsal date/time |
Contact person |
Contact info |
| Handbell Choir |
Thursday evenings, 6:15 pm
|
Cindy Monroe |
947-9800 |
| Parish Choir |
Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm
|
Tom Stokes |
947-9800 |
| Youth Choir |
As scheduled |
|
947-9800 |
| Guitar/Contemporary Music Group |
1st Saturday Evenings, 5:30 pm |
Cindy Monroe |
947-9800 |
Childrens' Choirs
For additional information,
click here |
Sunday Mornings |
|
947-9880 |
Church Groups
Group (click name for more info) |
Meeting date/time |
Contact person |
Contact info |
XYZ Group (50 years and older) |
Usually 3rd Friday at
noon |
Betty Rutila |
947-1013 |
| Men's Retiree Work Group |
Tuesday mornings, 9:00am |
Carl Lehto |
223-7187 |
| Women's LWR/LSSM Sewing Group |
Tuesday mornings, 9:00am |
Jane Witkop |
946-9437 |
| Walking Group |
Wednesday, 9:00 am |
Barb Graf |
946-5121 |
| Sew Pieceful Quilters |
2nd and 4th Monday of month, 6:00 pm |
Suzanne Lehto |
223-7187 |
Last Updated: August 22, 2011
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