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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.
2026 SC WELCA Convention
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
1515 Boundary St., Newberry SC
Friday, June 19. 12:00pm - 8:00p.m.
Saturday, June 20. 8:30am - 3:30pm.
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New this year! The Food Truck Wingz, Thingz, and More will be available for lunch purchases before the convention begins!
Scripture: For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
Hymn: “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” LBW 324
Keynote speaker: Pastor Miho Yasuhawa, Fairfax Lutheran Parish
WORKSHOPS
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Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force
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Q&A with Churchwide Rep. and SC WELCA board members
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Craft/Service Project: Crosses made from nails and wire.
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Chair Yoga
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Life as a Lutheran Missionary
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Women In Mission
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Lutheran Disaster Relief Carolinas
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Bible Study: Theme Scripture Verse
​Watch for more workshops to be added!​​​
CONVENTION PROJECTS
LOCAL PROJECTS
(GAAP) God’s Abundance for All People is an ecumenical food bank that serves a wide area in and around Newberry. It works in cooperation with the “Feed Thy Neighbor” kitchen where volunteers serve meals to those in need. GAAP is supported by multiple churches, including The Lutheran Church of The Redeemer. The GAAP mission is to provide supplemental groceries to families in financial need by allowing them the dignity to shop freely for groceries directly from the shelves. GAAP has offered the following specific shelf-stable items to be considered by our convention efforts.
Shelf-stable meat – cans or pouches, Pop-top cans of beanie weenies (or similar product for homeless), Meal-in-a-can or pouch (like SpaghettiOs), Cereal, grits, oatmeal, granola bars, etc., Packs of crackers / snacks, and Rice or potatoes (precooked or instant). All donations should be packed in sturdy boxes weighing no more than 30 lbs
A convention donation form will be provided to record the number of items enclosed and/or your monetary gift that you will turn in with your donations. Monetary donations are accepted, especially for the purchase of important perishable items through check or online HERE.
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Birthday Boxes
At the 2025 Convention we approved the “Birthday Boxes Resolution” The birthday box will include all the ingredients (see below) for a family to celebrate a birthday and should be delivered directly to a local food bank charity of your choice! To record the impact of this statewide project, a convention form is provided so that your group can record the number of donated birthday boxes you have donated.
Instructions for Birthday Boxes: include the following: candles, cake mix, disposable pan, frosting, can of Sprite. Possible miscellaneous items like napkins, balloons, birthday banner, blank birthday card, & paper plates. A card with directions would be enclosed: “Happy Birthday! To make a cake without eggs oil, & water, mix 1 can of sprite with the cake mix. Bake according to the “directions on back of box.”
GLOBAL PROJECT: Kyushu Gakuin (school) JAPAN
Kyushu Gakuin is a Christian school in the town of Kumamoto. This school was established 100 years ago by Lutheran missionaries and was originally a school for girls. They are an important voice for Christ and his church in a country that is still only 1% Christian. In fact, we have a Lutheran pastor, Pastor Miho Yasuhawa, right here in SC that attended the school. They are celebrating their 100th anniversary in October and our synod’s Japan Task Force would like to partner with them in their celebration.
They are currently in need of library books and a new gate for the newly established primary school. The pastor, Rev. Hitoshi Adachi, was so very excited about SCWELCA partnering with them. We are now collecting funds to help them with these important and necessary items for their school. Our goal is $10,000. We can do this!
You can give checks or pay online. Make checks payable to SCWELCA. Note on check “Japan Project” or pay online HERE.
ENTERTAINMENT
Paula Harris is one of those rare “Genuine singers” who can authentically sing the full spectrum of Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Blues. She spent 20 years in San Francisco before coming back to her home state five years ago.
Raised in Clemson, Paula is a classically trained vocalist who has performed with multiple symphonies & orchestras. She will delight us with some classic soul/funk, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Aretha, and beach music.
