Women of the ELCA (W-ELCA) Latest News
(June 2026)

 W-ELCA stands for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  It is the women's ministry organization of the ELCA, dedicated to mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.  WELCA includes Lutheran women who gather for service, study, advocacy, and fellowship in over 7,000 locations across the U.S. and the Caribbean.  The organization focuses on supporting women in their callings, promoting healing and wholeness in the church and society, and engaging in various ministries to strengthen community and church families.

Bethany W-ELCA Mission Statement:  To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Bethany W-ELCA Updates

• Our summer Bible Study from the gather magazine is "I Am Worthy".
• There are cards and our cookbooks available to purchase in the narthex.
• Please check out the following in the narthex and any help with these is much appreciated!
  • Information about our annual Salad Luncheon
  • Information about the Silent Purse Auction
• Thanks to everyone who helped with the funeral luncheon for Helen Walker. Blessings and peace to her family.
• Thanks to those who donated and shared plants/flowers for our Easter service.

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​A thought:  A thought: Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet.

Upcoming Events:​

• ​Tuesday, June 2nd at 4:00 PM, Rachel Circle meets in the Bethany conference room. 
• Friday, June 12 (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) Salad Lunch and Silent Purse auction
• July 16 - 19 - W-ELCA Triennial Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa.   The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is “I Am Worthy”.

Join us at the 2026 Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa!July 16-19, 2026The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is “I Am Worthy,”

Assembling Health Kits

W-ELCA River Cruise - 2025