Women of West Nidaros

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 calling; engage in ministry and action; promote healing and wholeness in the church, society, and the world; share Christ’s love with all.

Come join us and learn about all the mission work our group carries out.

Learn more about WELCA HERE.

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What We Do

Upcoming Events:

Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. - Tack, Pack, Snack, & Yak

 

Quilting

You do not need to know how to quilt or sew to join in the fun and fellowship. If you can tie a knot— you can help! These warm quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief to be distributed all over the world. Some are also given to Horse Creek residents, to the Children’s Inn, and to other needs in the community.


Bible Study

Generally we meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The bible studies are taken from the “Gather” magazine (formerly Lutheran Woman Today ). Watch the bulletin and newsletter for place and time of the bible studies. Winter months we will be meeting in the afternoon, the rest of the year in the evening.


WELCA Meeting & Brunch

Once a month, generally the first Saturday of the month, we gather for a potluck brunch and discuss upcoming events.

Kits

We assemble different kits such as Baby Care Kits, Personal Care Kits, Fabric Kits, and School Kits that are distributed through Lutheran World Relief and locally. For details on each kit, click HERE.

Harvest Festival Supper

Every year on the third Saturday in September, we host a Harvest Festival Supper complete with roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, salads, desserts, and Norwegian goodies. There is also a bake and craft sale. This meal is not only a great community event but is also a fundraiser to help send students to Confirmation Camp as well as support many other ministries.

Benevolent Gifts 2023

 

Campus Ministry, Augustana - $100
Campus Ministry, USD - $100
Campus Ministry, SDSU - $100
Church on the Street - $200
ELCA Disaster Fund - $300
ELCA Good Gift - $500
ELCA Missionary Support - $1,000
Family Connection - $200
Feeding South Dakota - $500
First Lutheran Media Ministry - $50
Global Health Ministries - $300
Heartland Ephphatha - $50
Human Service of SD - $50
Life/Faith (KNWC) - $50
Luther House of Study - $500
Lutherans Outdoors - $325
Lutheran Social Services - $450
LWR, shipping kits - $300
Our Saviors Media Ministry - $50
Shetek Lutheran Ministries - $325
Shetek "Building on the Foundation Campaign" - $350
St. Dysmas - $200
Union Gospel Mission - $250
World Hunger - $800

TOTAL - $6,750.00

WELCA MISSION ACTION REPORT

Worldwide - sent to Lutheran World Relief
67baby care kits
139 school kits
24 personal care kits
10 Fabric sewing kits
85 lbs of Bandages for Global Health Ministries

Locally within South Dakota
10 quilts for Call to Freedom
10 quilts for Family Connection
12 quilts for Ronald McDonald house
14 quilts for Union Gospel Mission
12 quilts for Church on the Street
10 quilts for Children’s Home Society
49 quilts for Lutheran World Relief
9 quilts for Children’s Inn
15 quilts for St. Frances House
20 quilts for Berakah House
23 quilts for Horse Creek
19 quilts to West Nidaros seniors
4 quilts for McCrossen Boy’s Ranch