Our parish chapter of WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) is, like the broader organization, dedicated to service through fellowship. Useful links:

Women of the ELCA(Churchwide)

Central States Women of the ELCA

For a schedule of this month's activities, please check this month's Tribune

WELCA Christmas Party

The party was called off out of respect for the funeral of our dear Libby Sauer. Please bring your gifts of infant clothing for Lutheran Children and Family Services to the church.  Items should be unwrapped.

OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans)

We meet at noon on the third Thursday of the month with a “Share a dish” lunch together followed by a program on various subjects beginning at 12:45.  

January 19th: Guest John Hensley from the Missouri Botanical Gardens presented an interesting illustrated presentation on, “Plants from the Bible”. We thank him.  

February 16th: Betty Nelson’s friends’, Sandy Hounsom and Lynne Rapp, share travel experiences “Boating up the Rhine River and Hiking in France.”  

We would appreciate program suggestions. Please call Betty Nelson at (314) 821-5120 or Mark Thorpe at (314) 821-0572.