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CONGREGATIONAL UNITS

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Participation in a congregational unit is open to all women in the congregation and other women, who subscribe to the purpose of the Women of the ELCA; commit themselves to come together for study, support, and action; participate in the ministry of Women of the ELCA beyond the congregation; support financially the total program of the Women of the ELCA; and designate leadership to communicate with synodical and churchwide women's organizations.

Women elected to leadership in a unit and elected as delegates to a convention of the synodical women's organization will be a voting member of a congregation of the ELCA or a voting member of one of the congregations that compose an intercongregational unit. Congregational units participate in the convention of the Synodical Women's Organization by electing a delegate and an alternate to represent the unit; cooperating in the process for nomination of officers and board members of the synodical women's organization; participate in the process for nomination of delegates to the Triennial Convention, and participate in the process of nominations. 

The leadership of a congregational unit consists of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and a Treasurer elected at general meeting of the congregational/intercongregational/special unit.


Please note: Congregational units are not required to have officers. If you look at the model constitution of the Women of the ELCA, the wording used is leaders. Most congregational units change leaders on an annual basis. 
The minimum functions that are needed at any business meeting are that of a presider and recorder. Co-leaders
share the same duties.
 


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NEW AND RENEWED UNITS


Are you interested in starting or reorganizing an active congregational unit or know a group that is? If the answer is yes, and you believe in the mission and purpose of the organization, you can become an active Women of the ELCA unit. Begin by asking other women to join you in this organization that is redefining women’s ministry.

Your unit must take four steps to be recognized as a fully participating active unit.

1) Meet together for study, support and mission. Get started by using Café and Gather. Café is a web-based magazine for young adult women who want to build community, participate in advocacy, and strengthen their faith. Gather is the official magazine for the organization and offers faith-in-life articles and Bible study.

2) Participate in the ministry of Women of the ELCA beyond your congregation. For example, attend a synodical women’s convention in your region or a triennial convention and gathering.

3) Support financially the total program of Women of the ELCA. We offer you ways to give boldly. Your unit’s offerings support resources and ministries that educate, inspire and mobilize women around the world.

4) Designate leadership to communicate with synodical and churchwide women’s organization.  When you become an active unit, you are an important part of the organization, and we want you to stay connected with your synodical and churchwide organization. Designating leadership is the easiest way to do that.
 
Types of units
If you feel you don’t have enough women at your church to start a unit, consider an intercongregational unit made up of two or more congregations. You can also start a special unit, which is formed outside congregations. Examples include college campuses, retirement homes, and mission congregations.

Types of groups within units
Congregations can have only one active unit; however a unit can have many groups. Examples include a mom’s group, a book club, a quilting, knitting, yoga or girls’ group. Be creative. Be flexible. Make room for all who want to participate.

Making it official
Once you become an active unit, another step for recognized membership is to simply complete a model constitution and bylaws form and send it to your synodical president. Remember to keep a copy for your files.  You will also need to submit a form with information about your congregational unit.


Please contact Patti Austin at paustin562@att.net for help with a new or renewed unit.

CONGREGATIONS BY CLUSTER
CLUSTER 1 - Ebenezer    
       Augusta - Advent
       Augusta -  Resurrection
       Brunswick - St. James
       Garden City - Good Shepherd
       Guyton - Zion
       Richmond Hill - Spirit of Peace
       Rincon - Jerusalem
       Rincon - St. John’s
       Savannah - Holy Spirit
       Savannah - Ascension
       Savannah - Redeemer
       Savannah - Messiah
       Savannah - St. Paul’s
       St. Simon's - Lord of Life
       Thunderbolt - St. Luke’s

CLUSTER 2 - Good News
        Albany/Leesburg - Our Savior
        Austell -  Nativity
        Carrollton - Grace
        Columbus - St. Matthew
        Douglasville - Good Shepherd
        Griffin - St. John
       Hiram - Holy Cross
        Kennesaw - First United
        LaGrange - Advent
        Macon - Redeemer
        Marietta - Christ
        Marietta - Holy Trinity
        Marietta - Incarnation
        Marietta - Resurrection
        McDonough - St. Luke
        Newnan - Resurrection
        Oglethorpe - Mt. Zion/St. Luke
        Peachtree City - Christ our Shepherd
        Plains - St. Andrews
        Riverdale - Christ our Hope
        Valdosta - Gloria Dei
        Warner Robins - Faith

CLUSTER 3 - Trinity
        Atlanta - German Ministry
        Atlanta - Emmanuel
        Atlanta - Atonement
        Atlanta - Redeemer
        Atlanta - Peachtree Road
        Atlanta - St. John’s
        Atlanta - St. Luke
        Decatur - Messiah
        Decatur - St. Paul/St. Stephen
        East Point - St. Mark
        Stone Mountain - Rock of Ages

CLUSTER 4 - Magi
         Athens - Holy Cross
         Bethlehem - Nativity
         Conyers - Epiphany
         Elberton - Holy Trinity
         Grayson - Community of Grace
         Lawrenceville - Amazing Grace
         Lawrenceville - Christ the Lord
         Lilburn - All Saints
         Lilburn - Trinity
         Tucker - Living Grace

CLUSTER 5 - Mission
         Alpharetta - Lord of Life
         Alpharetta - Prince of Peace
         Canton - Celebration of Grace
         Cleveland - Faith
         Cumming - Christ the King
         Dalton - Christ the King
         Ellijay - Hope
         Morganton - Shepherd of the Hills
         Peachtree Corners - Christ the King
         Norcross - Messiah Korean
         Oakwood - Christ
         Roswell - Cross of Life
         Suwanee - Epiphany
         Woodstock - Good Shepherd


CLUSTER 6 - Agape
        Blountville - Immanuel
        Bristol - Faith
        Chattanooga - Ascension
        Dandridge/Jefferson City - St. Barnabas
        Fairfield Glade - Christ
        Gatlinburg - Our Savior
        Greeneville - Reformation
        Greeneville - Solomon
        Greeneville - St. James
        Hixson - Trinity
        Johnson City - Our Savior Evangelical
        Kingsport - Holy Trinity
        Knoxville - Faith
        Knoxville - Gloria Dei
        Knoxville - Messiah
        Knoxville - Peace
        Knoxville - St. John’s
        Maryville - St. Paul
        Midway - Sinking Springs
        Morristown - The Good Shepherd
        Newport - Holy Trinity
        Oak Ridge - Grace
        Ooltewah - Resurrection
        Parrottsville - Luther Memorial
        Parrottsville - Salem
        Vonore - St. Paul

CLUSTER 7 - Diaspora
        Anniston - Grace
        Anniston/Oxford - Trinity
        Bessemer - Grace
        Birmingham - Shades Valley
        Birmingham - Shepherd of the Hills
        Clay - Faith 
        Huntsville - All Saints
        Huntsville - St. Mark’s
        Madison - Messiah
        Montgomery - Messiah
        Prattville - Christ

CLUSTER 8 - The King
        Arlington - Living Word
        Clarksville - Christ
        Cordova - St. Luke
        Franklin - St. Andrew
        Germantown - Epiphany
        Hendersonville - St. Timothy
        Lebanon - Faith
        Memphis - Peace
        Mt. Juliet - Celebration
        Murfreesboro - Advent
        Nashville - Christ
        Nashville - First Evangelical
        Nashville - Holy Trinity
        Nashville - Memorial
        Nashville - St. John’s
        Shelbyville - Christ
        Spring Hill - Peace
        Tullahoma - Trinity
        Unionville - Crowell’s Chapel
        Tupelo MS - Christ the King

CLUSTER 9 - Gulf Coast
        Daphne AL - Holy Trinity
        Dothan AL - Triumphant Cross
        Gulf Shores AL - Grace
        Mobile AL - Martin Luther
        Mobile AL - St. Paul’s
        Biloxi MS - Bethel
        Brandon MS - Nativity
        Jackson MS - Ascension
        Long Beach MS - Grace
        Louisville MS - Beth Eden
        Ocean Springs MS - Christus Victor 
        Pulaski MS - Luther Chapel
        Pulaski MS - Providence
        Sallis MS - New Hope

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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.

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