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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mission:Action
To enable women to articulate and act upon their
faith as disciples of Christ in all areas of life.
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Women of the ELCA
Women of the ELCA is the women's
organization of the ELCA. As a partner in the total
ministry of the church, the organization affirms,
supports and challenges women in their daily ministries
at home and around the world.
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