WELCA Interest Group

Learn more about the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Visit Welca America
Visit Welca America
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MISSION STATEMENT

Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Words for Women Newsletter

NEWEST EDITION: SPRING 2026

Spring is just around the corner! It's that time of year when plans for the NWPA WELCA Convention in May are being finalized. More information is listed in the newsletter.   

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WELCA Service Grant Application

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED JAN. 1—MARCH 1

Women of the ELCA grants embody our purpose in Jesus Christ to grow our faith, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing in the church, society and the world.

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Meet the WELCA Council

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Meet the WELCA Region Officers

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    JoAnn Schumer

    Erie Region Officer
    onebusybaker@aol.com

  • An older woman with short gray hair, glasses, and a pink sweatshirt, smiling in a room with chairs.

    Joyce Frenz

    Warren, Venango, Clarion, Forest
    Region Officer
    jefrenz@hotmail.com 

  • A middle-aged woman with short, light brown hair wearing glasses and an orange top indoors.

    Kathy Keller

    Indiana Jefferson Region Officer
    KKeller929@yahoo.com 

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    Vacant

    Crawford Region Officer

  • A person with short hair using a laptop at a desk with a plant and candles.

    Vacant

    Mercer Region Officer

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    Vacant

    Elk, Cameron, McKean Region Officer