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MISSION STATEMENT: Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
OUR PURPOSE: 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 our callings, engage in ministry and action,
and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.


2025 SC WELCA Convention Highlights
August 15 & 16, 2025
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Aiken SC
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Our 37th SC WELCA Convention was a huge success. We had over 140 attendees including volunteers and vendors.
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Our Global Project was for Lutheran World Relief. We were overwhelmed with the 455 Fabric Kits donated. They will be taken to the LWR headquarters to be distributed worldwide.
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We thank everyone who donated items and money to our Local Project, Lighthouse for Life.
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We voted in our new President; Christie Gardner, Vice-President; Cindy McManus and 4 board members, Amanda Cruse, Sallie Folk, Linda Roland, & Carolyn Watt. Also, Karen Grimm as our Treasurer beginning February 1, 2026.
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Thank you to our Churchwide Representative, Gwendolyn Edwards, Churchwide Secretary joining us from Nebraska. She was an invaluable resource for the board and attendees.
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We want to thank our two fabulous Keynote Speakers, Cathy Milejczek and Pastor Lisa Isenhower.
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We also thank the other speakers who gave us invaluable information about their organizations.
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Our worships were fun and informative with everyone finding something of interest.
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Please visit our Convention Photo Gallery to see all the excitement!
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We invite you to join us next year at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Newberry, June 19 & 20, 2026.