The churchwide women's organization establishes and supports units to carry out God's mission in the church, the society, and the world; equips participants and encourages all to grow as whole persons, value themselves and others, articulate and act upon their faith, and witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ; advocates for the oppressed and voiceless, urge change in systems and structures that exclude and alienate, and work for peace and justice as messengers of hope; relates to other women's organizations ecumenically  and globally; provides for development and distribution of resources and a periodical for its participants;  provides for flexible structures and decision-making processes that foster interdependence and involve people in the decisions that affect them; and provides opportunities for the financial support of Women of the ELCA and develops a system for management of the assets and processes for planning and evaluation in order to ensure fulfillment of the mission of Women of the ELCA.

The leadership of the Churchwide Organization includes a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 17 Board Members who are elected at the Triennial Conventions.