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Mission of the Month

October’s Mission of the Month is a thankoffering.

Thankofferings support the ongoing ministries of the church wide expression of Women of the ELCA.  Some of the activities supported by our Thankofferings include the work of our elected churchwide board, the publishing ministries of Women of the ELCA, our scholarships committee, and much more.  With the Thankofferings, we share a tradition that goes back to the 1800’s or even earlier.  Then when it seemed that there was not enough money to carry out the work of the church, the women would take action.  Gathering in groups called “Cent” or Mite” societies, each woman would set aside offering at home throughout the year, in thanksgiving for blessings received.  And on occasion, the women would come together as we do on October 25th, our Thankoffering Sunday, joining offerings together to support ministry of many kinds.

When Women of ELCA was formed in 1987, we committed to continue this tradition of giving in gratitude for blessings.  Each year, in thousands of congregations, Thankofferings are given to support the life-changing ministries of Women of the ELCA.  Together, we do more than we could ever do apart.  In gratitude of all God has given to us and with hope for all that is to come.  Your faithful generosity makes all the work of Women of the ELCA possible.  Thank you.

Jesus loves you!