Session 3: Act boldly for peace Many stories in the Bible tell of women who acted boldly against their leaders in favor of GodŐs commandments. Think about how Rahab felt when she hid the two spies from her king. We have similar stories today of brave, peaceful women acting beyond their comfort levels. The monastic Rule of Benedict is another example of how our faith calls us to be a peaceful presence in the world so the world can be a more peaceful place because of us.

First Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Statement of Purpose

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.

Activities

The three circles, Deborah, Ruth, and Sarah meet monthly for bible study and fellowship from September through June. Location varies, so if your are interested in Bible Study and would like to join, contact the Circle leader prior to the meeting date.

Workshops

Workshop continues to meet the third Tuesday of each month, with a summer break in July and August. Workshop workers make both children’s and adult quilts, which are given to Packard Children’s Hospital, Urban Ministry of Palo Alto, and Ecumenical Hunger Program. We also continue to collect cancelled stamps and Campbell's "Labels for Education" to send to Mosaic (a merger between Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes). They collect them from all over the country, and are able to redeem them for needed supplies. You can help us by saving your cancelled stamps and labels and placing them in the FLCW collection box in the Parish Hall each week.

Benevolences

Through the generosity of the congregation and our annual pie sale, which takes place each October, we raise funds that enable us to contribute to Mosaic, Christmas Bureau of Palo Alto, Ecumenical Hunger Program, Friends Outside, Lutheran Social Services, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, and W-ELCA, the national women's organization of the ELCA.

Each December the FLCW sponsors the annual Smörgåsbord/Santa Lucia program.