On Tuesday, March 8, the Evangelical Lutheran Church will be joining millions around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day and the social, economic, culture and political achievements of women.
We celebrate this day knowing that the work toward gender equality still remains. Through ELCA Global Church Sponsorship’s International Women Leaders initiative, we are boldly investing in the education and future of women. Women in countries like Malaysia, Suriname and Mexico have been called to lives of ministry and leadership. Through this initiative more than 200 women from ELCA global companion churches will receive scholarships and education opportunities. Together, we can help them respond to God’s call with a resounding “Yes!”
Here’s what you can do:
- Pray…Pray for an awakening to the expansive power and capacity our sisters have in transforming the world.
- Share…Inspire women across the globe by sharing the
difference education has made in your life and the lives of our church members. Share stories on March 8 on Facebook or Twitter using #ELCAWomen. - Give…Give to invest in the education of women. Make your check, payable to “ELCA Global Church Sponsorship” and note “International Women Leaders GCS5000” in memo and mail to: ELCA Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
—Andrew Steele, Director
ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
Reprinted with permission.