Purpose Statement of the

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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.

El Propósito
En tanto que somos una comunidad de mujeres creadas a imagen de Dios, llamadas a convertirnos en discípulas de Jesucristo, y fortalecidas por el Espíritu Santo, nos comprometemos a crecer en la fe, afirmar nuestros dones, apoyarnos las unas a las otras en nuestras respectivas vocaciones, involucrarnos en el ejercicio del ministerio y la acción, y promover la sanación y la integridad en la iglesia, la sociedad y el mundo.

Mission
Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

Declaración de misión
Movilizar a las mujeres para actuar con valentía en base a su fe en Jesucristo.
 

Mission Areas
Women of the ELCA carries out its purpose statement in three mission areas:

• Mission: Community

• Mission: Growth

• Mission: Action

These missions areas are intentionally interdependent and overlapping.

Theme
Renew, Respond, Rejoice!
The theme of the 2011 Triennial gathering.

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