Our Mission: to mobilize women to act boldly in their faith in Jesus Christ

The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) is a network of nearly a half million women in the United States who work to make a difference in the world.

The St. John's chapter of WELCA meets in small groups on a monthly basis. Together we pray, study the Bible, and support each other. We also work to support other women in need. Among our service projects, we provide layettes for new mothers, supplies for the St. John's Shelter Program for Women and Children, and meals and support for Family Promise. The special ministry of our Quilting and Sewing groups is raising money through craft sales and sending blankets to Lutheran World Relief.

Women at St. John’s act boldly in their faith each day. Join us as we celebrate our faith with action in God’s name.

WELCA Monthly Meetings

Deborah Circle
Lyla Hanson, Contact
Meets 2nd Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in homes

Lydia Circle
Margaret Koehler, Co-Leader
Wyona Oakes, Co-Leader
Meets 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in homes

Martha Circle
Patty Gedestad, Contact
Meets 1st Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. in homes

Naomi Circle
Marsha Obenauer, Leader
Meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in homes

Ruth Circle
Patricia Lytal, Contact
Meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in homes

Sewing Group
Pat Oehler, Leader
Meets 4th Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in Room 321

Quilting Group
Pat Oehler, Leader
Meets 3rd Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Room 321

Prayer Group
Jeanette Simonson, Contact
Meets 4th Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Bethany