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 actions, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

COMMITMENT: To accomplish the purpose of Women of the ELCA, women in this unit shall commit themselves to:
A. Come together for study, and action
B. Participation in the ministry of Women of the ELCA beyond the congregation
C. Support financially the total program of the Women of the ELCA
D. Designate leadership that shall be in communication with the synodical and churchwide women's organization.

PARTICIPATION: Participation in this unit shall be open to all women in the congregation and other women who subscribe to the purpose.

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TRINITY W.E.L.C.A. CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
2009-2010

Monday, September 17, 2011
The year begins again in September and we want to welcome new faces at our monthly meetings. The September meeting will be a BRUNCH, held on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a program given by Marie Nelson about Lamb’s Farm in Libertyville. A brief meeting will follow. Meetings are generally held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Special meetings are the Christmas Smorgasbord, Mother and Daughter Banquet, and a Spring Salad Luncheon. Booklets will be available in Larson Hall. They also include a list of the Circles and meeting

Monday, October 3, 2011
General Meeting
"Prominent Women of Waukegan" 7: 00 p.m. Presented by Ty Rohrer Waukegan Historical Society
Larson Hall

Friday, November 4, 2011
Church Women United Registration 12:30-1:00 p.m. "World Community Day" Program 1:00 p.m.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Monday, November 7, 2011
General Meeting
Pope's Florist 7:00 p.m. Pat Larson Hall

Sunday, December 11, 2011
Annual Christmas Smorgasbord What better way to get into the Christmas spirit? Trinity’s Annual Christmas Smorgasbord will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in Larson Hall.
This annual Trinity United event is always an enjoyable feature of the Christmas season.
A sign-up sheet is posted in Larson Hall; please sign up for the listed menu item that you plan to contribute to the smorgasbord. The “Sounds of Real Music” by L.J. Slaven will provide a musical program appropriate to the season. Sign up today for your food contribution and do not miss this wonderful event!

Monday, January 9, 2012
Serve Waukegan Woman's Club Luncheon 12:00 noon
Larson Hall

Saturdlay, February 11,. 2012
General Meeting
"Valentine Luncheon" 12:00 noon
"Swedish Experience" by Red Nelson
Salad Luncheon
Larson Hall

Friday, March 2, 2012
Church Women United
Registration 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. "World Day of Prayer"
Program 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
The Metro-Chicago Synodical Women’s Organization of the ELCA and The Chicago Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
Sponsor the 23rd Annual Morning of Dialogue & Prayer Sisters in the Same Spirit “Sharing Our Voices”
Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:45 a.m. through 12 Noon l
unch Cost: $20 per person
Our Saviour’s Arlington Heights
1234 N Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights IL
More information, call 773-380-2657

Sunday, March 11, 2012
Women's Sunday and Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m. service

Monday, April 2, 2012
General Meeting
Quitting By Bonnie Oldfleld & Diana Endress 7:00 p.m.
Larson Hall

Friday, May 4, 2012
Church Women United 12:00 noon "May Friendship Day"
Luncheon

Sunday, May 6, 2012
Mother & Daughter Banquet 5: 00 P.M. T.B.A.
Larson Halt

Monday, June 4, 2012
General Meeting Plant Exchange 7:00 p.m.
Installation of Officers
Larson Hall
Revelation of Prayer Partners

 

 

 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

 

Circles Meetings.
Restart in September

Abigail Circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Deborah Circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Rachel Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM
Rebekah Circle will meet 2nd Wednesday of the month @ ! PM
Sisters of Eve meets on the 1st Tuesday at 7:00 PM

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Women of the ELCA Service Schedule 2009-2010

SEPTEMBER
Hostess - Rebekah
Devotions / Visitation - Sisters of Eve
Service Rachel

OCTOBER
Hostess Sisters of Eve
Devotions/Visitation - Abigail
Service - Rebekah
Clean Kitchen - Rachel

NOVEMBER
Hostess - Deborah
Devotions / Visitation Rebekah
Service - Abigail

DECEMBER
Hostess - Rebekah
Devotions / Visitation Deborah
Service - Rachel

JANUARY
Visitation - Abigail
Service - Sisters of Eve
Clean Kitchen - Deborah

FEBRUARY
Hostess - Rachel
Devotions / Visitation - Sisters of Eve
Service - Deborah

MARCH
Women's Sunday Coffee Hour - Board
Visitation - Rachel
Service - Rebekah

APRIL
Hostess - Abigail
Devotion s/Visitation - Rebekah
Service Deborah
Clean Kitchen - Sisters of Eve

MAY
Hostess - Rachel
Devotions / Visitation - Deborah
Service - Abigail

JUNE
Hostess - Abigail
Devotions/Visitation - Sisters of Eve
Service - Deborah

JULY
Visitation - Rachel
Service - Abigail
Clean Kitchen - Rebekah

AUGUST
Visitation - Rebekah
Service - Sisters of Eve

HOSTESS - For general meeting, Smorgasbord or Mother / Daughter dinner

SERVICE - Serve special events, such as funerals, congregational meetings, etc., help with clothing drive, also assist hostess circle with Smorgasbord, Mother/Daughter or other dinners by setting tables and furnishing decorations, and helping with clean up.

DEVOTIONS -- Presenting devotions at general meetings

VISITATION -- Contact with sick and shut-in members

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Sundays after the Epiphany: Green is used for its symbolism of our growth in Christ. Green, in a sense, is a "neutral color," used when more festive or more somber color is not appointed.
Ash Wednesday: Black is the preferred color, since it is the color of the ashes to which we will all return. Purple is the alternate color for this first day of Lent.
Lent: Purple is indicated, as the stark color of repentance and solemnity

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