Women of the ELCA - Celebrating 20 Years

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The women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2007–2008. For 20 years, this community of women has committed itself 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."*

While it's not one of those "big" anniversaries — like the 25th, 50th, 75th, or 100th — we can't pass up the opportunity to praise God for the multitude of blessings this organization has received and has been privileged to pass on to others in 20 years.

If you're one of the bold women who has been involved in Women of the ELCA from "day one" — and even if you're relatively new to Women of the ELCA or somewhere in between — you will want to join in the observance in a variety of ways.

Browse through the anniversary pages to see how you can be involved, read the brief history, scroll through the timeline of actions and ministries in the past 20 years, support the anniversary projects, and plan a celebration in your congregation. Then tell us what you think is important for Women of the ELCA ministries in the next 20 years.

Projects based on convention actions

The projects chosen for special support through an anniversary offering include the ongoing ministries of Women of the ELCA and two projects that reflect Triennial Convention action: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem and a Stand With Africa water project.

More information on Women of the ELCA's efforts on water conservation is available here. Your involvement will help make history.

* From the Purpose Statement

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Home page > Celebrating 20 years The women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2007–2008. For 20 years, this community of women has committed itself 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."* While it's not one of those "big" anniversaries — like the 25th, 50th, 75th, or 100th — we can't pass up the opportunity to praise God for the multitude of blessings this organization has received and has been privileged to pass on to others in 20 years. If you're one of the bold women who has been involved in Women of the ELCA from "day one" — and even if you're relatively new to Women of the ELCA or somewhere in between — you will want to join in the observance in a variety of ways. Browse through the anniversary pages to see how you can be involved, read the brief history, scroll through the timeline of actions and ministries in the past 20 years, support the anniversary projects, and plan a celebration in your congregation. Then tell us what you think is important for Women of the ELCA ministries in the next 20 years. Projects based on convention actions The projects chosen for special support through an anniversary offering include the ongoing ministries of Women of the ELCA and two projects that reflect Triennial Convention action: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem and a Stand With Africa water project. More information on Women of the ELCA's efforts on water conservation is available here. Your involvement will help make history. * From the Purpose Statement	Search Send this page to a friend Quick Links Plan your own 20th anniversary activities More ideas from women's groups What has been and what will be important? Offering total to date New! A ritual for your use any time women gather and an offering is received. Ideas from women's groups like yours. Send your ideas and plans today. Offering summary to date. Take our history quiz Share it with your pastor, members of the congregation, your family, and friends.