Our congregational care ministries provide physical and emotional support,  to members and friends of our congregation who may be experiencing challenges or celebrations.  Our caring ministries regularly provide fellowship, service, and nourishment to those in need.  

 WELCA Circle 4 | First Tuesday | 1:00pm

The Women of the ELCA (WELCA) is the women’s organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. 

At St. Paul’s, WELCA Circle 4 meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm from September-May. The circle currently meets in Keever Hall, our fellowship hall, for fellowship, a program, and to work on service projects.  

Leland Women’s Group 

The Leland Women’s Group meets regularly for quarterly fellowship meals. The Leland ladies also participate in many of our service events throughout the year- baking cookies for the Monday Night Meal Ministry, quilting, and creating Migrant care bags. 

CAREGIVERS| SUNDAYS | 10:00 AM

 Sends cards, visits with, and delivers consecrated communion kits to the sick and homebound members. Four teams rotate to ensure all our ill and homebound members receive monthly communion and regular visits. 

QUILTING| WEDNESDAYS| 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

The Quilter’s Ministry meet biweekly during the fall and spring to sew quilts. Each fall, the Quilters choose an organization to donate made quilts. Quilts are also made available to the congregation for purchase to support the ongoing needs of the ministry. 

FOOD ANGELS| AS NEEDED| 

Members of the Food Angels prepare meals for those who are ill or grieving. This is a wonderful way to minister to others in their time of need. Food Angels rotate on a called as- needed basis. 

PRAYER GROUP| WEDNESDAYS| 12:15 PM

Prayer Ministry gathers weekly to pray for those who ask for our prayers. The Prayer group prayers for both non-members and members of the congregation.  Congregation members are invited to submit prayer requests through our pew cards or by contacting a staff member.  

BEREAVEMENT MEALS

The Fellowship team provides meals for families experiencing the loss of a loved one after a memorial or funeral service. Meals are often held at the church but sometimes meals may be taken to families, depending on the situation. The team works with the family to determine needs.