USSWO
The Upper Susquehanna Women’s Organization (USSWO) of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is comprised of 65 congregational/intercongregational units affiliated with Women of the ELCA and located within the territory of the Upper Susquehanna Synod.
OUR MISSION:
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
OUR 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.
MISSION AREAS:
The Women of the ELCA carries out its purpose statement through three mission areas.
- Mission: Growth
To provide a variety of learning experiences which strengthen each woman as a whole person, develop her potential and equip her for ministry. - Mission: Community
To enable each woman to value herself and others as created in God’s image and redeemed through Christ; and to build up and celebrate relationships which are global, diverse, and interdependent. - Mission: Action
To enable women to articulate and act upon their faith as disciples of Christ in all areas of life.
USSWO OFFICERS
| President | Carol Winter 532 Vine St. Montoursville, PA 17754 (570) 368-1447 |
| Vice President | Sandra Grier 1616 Lafayette Pky. Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 322-2553 |
| Secretary | Peggy Bohart 1669 Dauber Rd. Cogan Station, PA 17728 (570) 998-2147 |
| Treasurer | Barbara Houseknecht 518 Clinton St, South Williamsport. PA 17702 (570) 322 – 4805 |
SHARE Newsletter Editor
Emily DeWald
1519 Old Reading Rd.
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 799-5862
BOARD MEMBERS
| Elizabeth Baylor | 830 A Kaseville Road Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275 – 8971 |
| Peggy Starr | 603 Turkey Hill Rd. Dalamatia, PA 17017 570-758-1724 |
| Grace Lucas | 2836 Euclid Ave. Williamsport, PA 17702 (570) 323-9948 |
| Eileen Stauffer | 913 Clifford Rd. Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570-374-9396 |
| Donna Treaster | 30 West 4th St. Lewistown, PA 17044 717-248-5075 |
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Day of Learning will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1400 Market Street, Williamsport. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The theme is God’s Work Our Hands in Service, focusing on community service. Bible Study Leader is Pastor Ron Shellhamer who will speak on John 13: 3-16. Workshop presentations include the Shepherd of the Street and Salvation Army, both of Williamsport.
The USSWO 23rd Annual Convention will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Evergreen Center at Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg. Registration is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. The theme is Renew and Rejoice, focusing on the following scripture passages: Romans 5: 1-5; 12: 1-2 and Philippians 4: 4-7. Bible Study Leader is Pastor Erin Bovendam and the presiding minister for Holy Communion will be Pastor Miriam Nicholson. Workshop presentations include yoga. Registration deadline is June 21, 2010. Nominations are needed for three board positions and 3 delegates to the 8th Triennial Convention on July 12-14, 2011, in Spokane, Washington. Watch the next issue of SHARE for more details and nomination forms, plus scholarship forms.
Click here to link to the churchwide Women of the ELCA page:
http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Women-of-the-ELCA.aspx
