4th Tuesday
Miriam
7:00 pm each month
Women of the ELCA
Women’s Ministry
“To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.” That includes all women in our church — no sign-up needed.
01Purpose
Grow in faith, act boldly
At Mount Olive, Women of the ELCA consists of service, fellowship and educational opportunities — often combining all three into one event.
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.
02Circles
Monthly circle meetings
Small groups gather monthly for Bible study (from Gather magazine), discussion and spiritual care. No sewing involved! Most circles take December and summer off.
3rd Monday
Lydia
6:30 pm each month
4th Friday
Mary
9:30 am each month
4th Tuesday
Naomi
1:00 pm each month
4th Thursday
Rachel
6:30 pm each month
4th Tuesday
Ruth
10:00 am each month
To join a circle, contact the church office. If Rochester Public Schools close for weather, the church building closes and circle meetings are cancelled.
03The year together
Events & traditions
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| November | The Mitten Tree — hats, mittens and winter gear for the neighborhood schools |
| Early December | Women of the ELCA Christmas Party · St. Lucia Sunday |
| Ash Wednesday | Soup Supper |
| March | World Day of Prayer · Women’s Day of Service |
| April | WELCA Zumbro River Conference meeting and service |
| May | Homemade Market · Spring Meeting · Thankoffering (Mother’s Day) · Graduate Recognition Reception |
| Summer | Project Comfort Coffee |