Women of the ELCA Purpose Statement

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.

Women of the ELCA Logo

The symbol -- with the cross, water, and a white lily -- identifies the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as children of God; baptized, forgiven, adopted into God's family, full of grace and hope in eternal life. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty, and vitality that rises out of that life-giving baptism water. It is also a reminder of the mission of the church to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

Meeting Times

Sally Dellinger Circle
11:00 a.m.
1st Tuesday after 1st Sunday

Anna Burn Circle
7:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday

Betty Lohr Circle
7:00 p.m.
Second Monday

Our Ministries

At Ascension Lutheran, women of all ages come together to share the love of Jesus through their service to their community and their world.

Here is a list of projects in which Ascension women participate:

                  Local Projects:
* Valentine and Halloween parties for needy families or at nursing homes.
* Cross of Flowers for front of church, a tradition at Easter
* Confirmands and Graduates Breakfast
* Thanksgiving dinner for residents and staff at Alpha House, a Lutheran group home.
* Exam Survival Kits for college students.
* Christmas dinner and party of Lutheran Family Services foster care and Alpha House.
* Advent celebration, wreath candle-lighting in sanctuary and Hanging of Greens service.
* Chrismon Tree in sanctuary.
* Bingo at nursing home.
* Cards and visits to senior members.

                Synodical Projects:
* Southern Seminary Auxiliary appeal.
* Spring and fall gatherings at area churches.
* NC WELCA Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne College.
* Soup labels for Crossnore School.
* "Gift of Christmas Joy"appeal for Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas.

               Worldwide Projects:
* Annual Lutheran World Relief projects.
* Missionary sponsorship throughout the year.
* Care of Widows; Cows for Kids