Welcome to
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Newark, Ohio
Church Office Hours
Pastor's Office Hours
Mon., Tues., Wed. - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
or by Appointment
Church Secretary
Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
740-345-6115
Women of the ELCA
Upcoming Events
WELCA NEWS
Ruth Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in Danford Hall.
The WELCA Card Ministry needs birthday cards and stamps. If you have any to donate, bring them to the parish office with a note that says, “for WELCA.” Thanks!
Prayer Chain Volunteers Needed! One of WELCA’s ministries is to administer the church’s prayer chain. We are looking for more volunteers to pray. You can receive an email about people in need of prayer, or be called on the phone. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the office and let us know.
WELCA Officers 2024
President ~ Kerrill Foster
Vice-president ~ Debbie Stamper
Secretary ~ Shirley Campbell
Treasurer ~ Debbie Anctil
About WELCA
The "Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church" Web Page contains information pertaining to the organization and function of St. Paul's WELCA. Individual women in the congregation are called "participants" as they participate in the activities of the organization. NO signing up or joining is required. Instead the whole congregational chapter or "unit" is a "member" of the church-wide Women of the ELCA. Names listed on this page are the names of those who regularly participate in WELCA activities, but all women of St. Paul's are welcome to participate.
The symbol (above)--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).
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.
WELCA Goals
~ Reach out, invite, and involve all women of St. Paul's
~ Each circle put together a CWU kit for dedication/presentation in November
~ Upgrade the Kitchen
Ruth Circle
Leader: Debbie Stamper
The Ruth Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Danford Hall.
This group was named after Dr. Ruth Myers, a former missionary in India.
Receptions: March, June, September, December
BOARD MEETINGS are held quarterly throughout the year.
Watch for reminders in The Forward and the Bulletin.
SERVICE COMMITTEES:
Church Women United, Kitchen Committee, Prayer Chain,
Stitch & Chatter and Usher Coordinators
FULL MEETINGS are held the first Saturday of the following months: March, June, September and December.
CONVENTIONS ~ MEETINGS ~ SCHEDULED EVENTS
Calendar dates / events are subject to change. Board and Business meetings as scheduled
may be subject to change. All officers, circle leaders,
service and standing committees are asked to attend.