CLCW is an organization of all women at Christ Lutheran Church. Locally it is affiliated with the Dane County Area Ministry and South Central Synod of Wisconsin and nationally with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).
Who are its members?
Membership includes all confirmed women (approximately 500) of Christ Lutheran
Church. The membership includes a wide range of interests, age, family status
and professions.
What
is CLCW's purpose?
CLCW sponsors programs and activities to provide opportunities
for spiritual growth, for fellowship and for service within Christ Lutheran,
the DeForest community and outreach ministries. To fulfill this purpose, the
CLCW provides many opportunities for member involvement.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the
church office.
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Spiritual
Growth
General Bible Studies - Presented by the pastor, these Bible studies provide
background material and understanding in the scriptures. Women meet every Tuesday at 9:00 am with Pastor Olson.
Fellowship
Raffle & Bake Sale - On Lutefisk
Dinner day, the Friendship room is filled with creative items, delicious
baked goods, lively conversation and friendship. This is a day when well over
a thousand people of all ages share in fellowship. Proceeds are used for identified
church needs, mission ministries, and the Capital Enhancement Project.
Service
Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities for service with CLCW, for more information,
please contact the church
office:
- Altar Guild - Preparing for communion and baptism; polishing the brassware
adorning the chancel; and caring for and changing the paraments for each
liturgical season are among the responsibilities of these women.
- Funeral Luncheons/Receptions/Special Events - Each year CLCW serve luncheons
to families in times of sorrow and joy. Countless hours are spent in planning,
food preparation and serving hundreds of guests.
- Homebound Worship Ministry - Each week, shut-in members have the opportunity
to share in the worship of Sunday Service through tape recordings delivered
to homes.
- Jail Chaplaincy - The CLCW supports the continuing ministry to inmates at the Dane County Jail through financial contributions
and donations of needed items. Watch the Door
Post and bulletins for collection locations and needed items.
- Kitchen Coordination - When a kitchen serves over 5,000 people each year,
it requires a large inventory and a tremendous amount of cleaning and maintenance.
Thanks to the CLCW, our kitchen is always ready for the next dinner.
- Library - Located in the Friendship Room, the library offers a variety
of books for study and enjoyment by all members of Christ Lutheran.
- Quilters - Throughout the year, an average of 200 unique and beautiful
quilts for distribution to those in need in the U.S. and around the world. Lutheran
World Relief Quilts and The
Salvation Army are two major recipients of our work. LWR quilts are sent
overseas in the fall and used for covering, shelter and other needs for survival.
The Salvation Army uses the quilts in their homeless shelters.
- Nominating Committee - Three persons selected to present a slate of officer
nominees for CLCW leadership.
- Nurturing God's Children - Monthly mailings to parents of newborns containing
helps to teach your baby about God using prayer, songs, visuals and readings.
- Sunshine - Receiving an unexpected greeting always brings sunshine, even
on a cloudy day. This happens when the CLCW sends a greeting card to members
at special times.
Raffle & Bake Sale& Lutefisk Dinner
Bazaar - On Lutefisk
Dinner day, the Friendship room is filled with creative items, delicious
baked goods, lively conversation and friendship. This is a day when well over
a thousand people of all ages share in fellowship. Proceeds are used for identified
church needs, mission ministries, and the Capital Enhancement Project. Donations
are accepted for:
Raffle Items
Baked Goods
