Our President, Susan Scholz, will gladly answer any questions regarding our groups or help you join an existing group. All women of Holy Cross are welcome.

E-Mail or Phone (734) 427-1414.

Holy Cross Women of the ELCA Officers

The current officers for the Women of the ELCA are: Susan Scholz, President; , Jean Medlen, Vice-President; Trudy Rigg, Treasurer; Sue Scherbarth, Recording Secretary; Lynda Franklin, Corresponding Secretary.

2012 Katy York Honoring Women Luncheon honors Kathy Weaver along with many Holy Cross members

Holy Cross Women of the ELCA

The Holy Cross Women of the ELCA (W/ELCA) is guided in its activities by the purpose statement of the national organization. At Holy Cross, we have four bible study "circles" that meet monthly on a variety of days. Members tend to join the circle that either suits their schedule best or where they know others. Many women have forged enduring friendships through circle activities. During circle meetings, women share a bible study along with fellowship and refreshments. Each circle has a designated leader who reports to the group on the goals and activities being undertaken by all the Holy Cross Women.

The Holy Cross WELCA is governed by a board of officers who are elected for two-year terms. The board meets monthly. We strive to fulfill our mission as defined in the above statement and emphasize on raising up healthy women and girls.

The annual spiritual retreats are open to all women at Holy Cross and may be for a day or overnight. Circles have a choice of bible studies available including the excellent studies in the magazine, Lutheran Woman Today.

The various circles organize social service projects that may serve the Holy Cross community, people in our local community, in the United States or throughout the world. The most effective project is the Gift-Tag Tree at Christmas benefiting families at the Wayne County Family Center, We also make monetary donations to local and national groups as part of our outreach efforts.

The two general meeting programs include the annual "Advent by Candlelight" and a spring dinner/program, with election of officers. In addition, other educational programs of interest may be presented.

As Women of the ELCA, we all strive to bring new members to circles and other activities as well. All of our activities are open to all the women of the church and their friends. We invite you to join us.

Susan Scholz, President

Links:
"Gather", The Magazine of the Women of the ELCA.
Click here to see the latest "Gather" Magazine

See the Women of the ELCA web site:
http://www.womenoftheelca.org/ Learn more about the 8th Annual W/ELCA Triennial Gathering
July 14-17th, 2011 in Spokane, Washington
Theme is: Renew, Respond, Rejoice!
www.womenoftheelca.org/triennial

Local Information: See what is going on at:
Southeastern Michigan Women of the ELCA

Café: Stirring the Spirit Within–
Café is an award-winning Web-based magazine for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive toward Enlightenment (CAFE!). It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for women of Christian faith or simply for any woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today.
http://www.boldcafe.org

Cherish Our Children – Cherish Our Children is a national Lutheran ministry of prayer, education, relationship-building, and action to prevent child sexual exploitation.
http://www.cherishchildren.org