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Meets the third Thursday of the month in an assisted living facility to fellowship, sing hymns and treat residents to sugar free cookies and sugar free punch. Every third month group meets at a member’s home. We welcome new members. Chairs, Joan Florine, 828-891-4357
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Luther Lounge at Grace Lutheran Church. After a brief business meeting and refreshments, the Circle has Bible study, using the material in “Gather” magazine (formerly Lutheran Women Today). The Circle also discusses advocacy issues and focuses on one issue to bring to the attention of the congregation occasionally through the Gracevine newsletter publication. Offerings are received for the Women of the ELCA – Grace Unit general fund. Chair, Sandy Jardot, 828-890-2613
Meets weekly Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Luther Lounge at Grace Lutheran Church following Oasis during the school year and at other times off campus. An offering is received for the Women of the ELCA – Grace Unit general fund. Chair, Alejandrina Oviedo, 828-685-0939
Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. After refreshments and fellowship, the Circle has a brief business meeting and Bible study using the material in “Gather” magazine (formerly Lutheran Woman Today). A love offering is collected in addition to the offering for Women of the ELCA – Grace Unit general fund. From the love offering, the Circle donates funds, to Storehouse, the quilting and prayer shawl groups as needed, and other charitable purposes. Chair, Bonnie Pierce, 315-657-6099
Meets the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall at Grace Lutheran Church. After refreshments and fellowship, the Circle meets for devotions, a program and a brief business meeting. An offering is received for the Women of the ELCA – Grace Unit general fund and to other agencies as needed. Co-Chairs, Leah Cosoi, 828-782-4064, Chira Kirkland, 828-595-2657
Women gather on the third Tuesday of each month in Fellowship Hall at Grace Lutheran Church to do simple quilting and to enjoy fellowship. Steps include cutting squares; machine sewing squares for quilt tops (at home); assembling tops, filler, and backing; tying; and sewing edges. Quilts are donated to Lutheran World Relief; Interfaith Assistance Ministry and to other agencies as needed. Co-chairs, Irene Carlson, 828-694-0602, Janet Harms, 828-890-1956
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room #221 at Grace Lutheran Church. Whether called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc., the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it on to someone in need. Co-chairs, Skip Andersen, 697-0464, Lori Schaefer, 608-780-0099
