Women of the ELCA

 The Women of the ELCA (WELCA) of St. John’s goal is to work for St. John’s and the larger church.  Projects include collecting and packing items for Lutheran World Relief, such as school kits, personal hygiene kits and blankets. WELCA also participates in the Synod-wide “Christmas at Sea” collection and distribution to the Searfarer’s International in New York. Filled satchels of cold weather items are collected for those Seafarers that will be away from home during the Christmas Holiday.  Our group hosts a holiday craft bazaar and bake sale in December. Funds benefit special church projects, along with local and world-wide missions.  Each summer the group holds a potluck picnic at the Marina for all women of the church.