Respond with Stewardship
stew·ard·ship noun [ˈstü-ərdˈship]
- a. stewardship is careful and responsible management of the money, property, and resources that God has entrusted us.
- b. stewardship is providing for the ministries that God has entrusted to our care.
Women of the ELCA encourages and equips women to consider their responsibility and capacity for stewardship. We create educational resources about giving and managing money, including devotions, Bible studies, and program materials for individuals and small groups.
Donate online to support the ministries of Women of the ELCA. Learn about Regular Offerings, Thankofferings,
Katie’s Fund, and more in the 2012-2013 Stewardship Guide (available En español), Providing for Mission and Ministry. And, share the monthly stewardship devotion with the women in your congregation.
Below are stewardship resources that can help you understand the broad definition of giving.
All About ThankofferingsFriday, January 1, 2010 This program will help you better understand the history and significance of Women of the ELCA’s Thankoffering tradition. Did you know that the concept of Thankoffering celebrations dates back more than 100 years and beyond Lutherans? Thankofferings show gratitude for God’s blessings and give us an important and tangible way to express that gratitude. It is a tradition grounded in our celebration of community, of meeting together to joyfully give thanks for what God has given us. |
Being Good Stewards of WaterFriday, January 1, 2010 Learn what “virtual water consumption” is, how North Americans compare to Europeans and Africans on water use, and easy ways to conserve and recycle water—which is good not only for the local and global environment but for your wallet, too. |
Caring for the Earth as God's PeopleFriday, January 1, 2010 Discover what it means to have dominion over the earth and see why caring for the earth is an expression of gratitude to God for its riches. Use this short resource in connection with Earth Day or any time you want to explore increasing your commitment to caring for creation. |
Kitchen Table PhilanthropyFriday, January 1, 2010 Do you discuss your beliefs and values around giving together as a family? Have you ever asked your children if there are places or causes they would like the family to make a commitment to? This short resource has ideas to help you start talking about giving with your family. It includes conversation starters, questions for personal reflection and ideas on how to make giving a regular part of your children's lives. |
Faithful Stewardship: An Offerings ReportThursday, January 1, 2009 Faithful stewardship is a principle that we are committed to by our organization’s constitution. Women of the ELCA operates almost solely on your offerings. This report shows how we use the gifts you entrust to us and summarizes the ways you can give to Women of the ELCA. |
Grace-Full LivingThursday, January 1, 2009 We continue our focus on women’s health in all its many facets. If we look at our complete and total health holistically, doesn’t it make sense to include financial health? When we consider health in mind, body, and spirit, do we ponder how financial health and giving are integral to our wellbeing? Grace-Full Living can be used in its entirety all at once or divided over a longer period of time. It is divided into three parts of about 60 minutes each. Use in a congregational setting, as a conference event, or as a workshop. |
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