Women of the ELCA

welcaOur Saviour Executive Committee Officers
President Marie Lybrand
Vice President Linda Griffith
Secretary Caroline Raszewski
Treasurer Ann Satterwhite

Circle Chairs
Cameron Circle Chair: Isma Boland
Lydia Circle Chair: Gail Marcum
Rebekah Circle Chair: Linda Hill

Note:  All women of the church are considered members of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; therefore, we encourage joining a circle to help foster better communication within our congregation.  You do not have to become active in a circle to participate in any of our events.

Dates to Remember
January 11         (Sunday) Installation of Council, LMM & WELCA Officers
January 18         (Sunday) 3PM WELCA Executive Meeting  (circle leaders w/unit officers)
                             Opening Prayer:  Marie Lybrand
March 6-7          (Friday-Saturday) SCWELCA Camp Kinard Retreat
March (TBA)     World Day of Prayer
March 13-15       Wild Women Retreat at Lutheridge
March 15 3 PM  (Sunday) Saxe Gotha Conference Meeting, Faith/West Columbia
April (TBA)        OSLC-Newberry College Nursing Scholarship Donations (Cameron Circle)
April 26              (Sunday) 3PM Joint OSLC-WELCA Meeting 
                             Devotional/Prayer: Lydia
                              Refreshments: Cameron/Rebekah
May 29-31          (Friday-Sunday) SCWELCA Isle of Palms Retreat
June 19-20        (Friday/Saturday) SCWELCA Convention, Redeemer Lutheran, Newberry
July 16-19          WELCA Triennial, Des Moines, Iowa
September 20   3 PM Saxe Gotha Conference Fall Meeting. Mt. Tabor/West Columbia
October 18        (Sunday) 3PM Joint OSLC WELCA Meeting (Officer nominations/election)
                            Devotional/Prayer – Rebekah
                            Refreshments – Lydia
                            December (TBA) WELCA Executive Meeting (circle leaders w/unit officers)
                            Opening Prayer: Gail Marcum

Visit the SC WELCA website (www.scwelca.com) monthly as important information regarding retreat speakers, new payment options for events, The Ripple, Bible Study ideas, and updated convention information is posted on a regular basis. It also has a new look with a helpful menu for you to search for specific information.

There are 3 circles that the women of the congregation participate in.
Each circle takes on different responsibilities during the year.

2026 WELCA Directory

CAMERON CIRCLE
Cameron Circle will meet witht he Rebekah Circle
Committee Assignment
Growth
Leader—Isma Boland

LYDIA CIRCLE
2nd Monday at 6:00 P.M.
in a member’s home
Committee Assignment
Action
Leader—Gail Marcum
Recorder—Beverly Nivens

REBEKAH CIRCLE
1st Monday at 10:30 A.M.
at the church
Committee Assignment
Community
Leader—Linda Hill
Recorder—Linda Griffith

OSLC-WELCA Constitution Updated October 12, 2025
OSLC-WELCA STANDING RULES Adopted October 12, 2025
OSLC-WELCA Hospitality Team Guidelines Approved October 8, 2023