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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.
Welcome to the Projects Page
Global and Local Projects for 2025
Our global project will support Lutheran World Relief with fabric kits. We are also asking for contributions to cover the cost of shipping the kits to Minnesota, where they will be collected from all over the country and shipped to where they are needed. For instructions go to LWR Fabric Kits.
Our local project will be a Lighthouse for Life. Their mission statement is “We fight to eradicate human trafficking by educating our community, and empowering survivors.” For more information go to https://lighthouseforlife.org/.
We can assist with their “wish list” that will help Kares House (their rescue house) become a safe, loving haven while they recover and become strong and independent! Click on this Wish List link:
​https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39BHBTRVY0JCN/ref=hz_ls_biz_e. Pick what you would like to provide. You can have it shipped to your home and bring to the convention to be blessed by our chaplain on Saturday! This works just like a bridal registry, so once the item needed has been purchased, it will fall off the wish list.
If you would like to make a monetary gift instead, you can bring a check to convention made payable to SC WELCA. On the memo line denote that the gift is for "Lighthouse for Life". You may also make your donation online with this QR Code.
SHE SHED PROJECT - WE DID IT!
We met our initial goal for the She Shed Project. South Carolina women have always succeeded in raising money for global as well as local projects. With God’s guidance, we were able to raised a total of $45,365. This is an amount that far exceeds anything we have ever raised. The balance needed was achieved by donations from the SC Synod and other organizations. The tractor and accessories will be delivered in January 2025 and the barn will be finished and waiting! There are continued expenses for this project so if you are interested in contributing, direct your donation to SC WELCA Treasurer, Rachel Quesada at 520 Timber Lane, Anderson, SC 29621. The celebration and blessing of the equipment was held on Sunday, Jan. 26. Below are pictures from this celebration.
Camp Kinard BUILDING+RENEWING+BELIEVING: HOLY SPACES CAMPAIGN
Pleae consider contributing to this campaign. to the left you will see the drawings of the new Chapel to be build. The Chapel/Multi-Use Meeting Space will have seating for 180 people, and a 287 sq ft. kitchen. Fully accessible for all guests. 495 sq. ft. Lobby/Break-out and a space with scenic lake views with a wrap-around porch. Estimated cost: $1,800,000. for updates go to https://sclrc.com/campaign/.
Make your check payable to SCWELCA. Also note on the check, “Camp Kinard”. Mail to: SCWELCA, c/o Rachel Quesada, Treasurer, 520 Timber Lane, Anderson, SC 29621.
Newberry College Nursing Scholarship
In 2021, the South Carolina Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have established an endowed scholarship for nursing students at Newberry College. After our recent pandemic, we have seen the toll and devastation that occurred within our nation and the world. This fund is just a small but mighty step in assisting in the development of nurses who will provide healing and wholeness to the church, society and the world.​
If you would like to donate to the SC WELCA Nursing Scholarship Find, please mail directly to Newberry College, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108. Please note in the memo: SC WELCA Nursing Scholarship.
