WELCA (Women of the ELCA)
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.
WELCA's Statement of Purpose is: "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."
Our Mission is: To mobilize women to act boldly on their
faith in Jesus Christ.
St. John's has four circles:
Circle 1 meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am
Circle Leader: Mary Abate 724-548-5775
Circle 2 meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:15pm
Circle Leader: Carol Runninger 724-548-1060
Circle 3 meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
Circle Leader: Peggy Bowser 724-543-5214
Circle 4 meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
Circle Leader: Dorothy Lamey 724-548-4401
Anybody interested in joining a circle should contact the
circle leaders for more info.
