Mission/Vision/Values
Our Mission
In 1907, the Lutheran Inner Mission Society of Pittsburgh was created in response to concerns by Lutheran church groups for action on behalf of neglected children, delinquent youth, and persons in institutional care. It was a focused effort to coordinate available services for needy families. The original mission statement said the society was to "develop and maintain a program of Christian social services, as needs are demonstrated and as resources are available." In 1949, the Society voted to amend its constitution and charter, changing the name of the agency to The Lutheran Service Society of Western Pennsylvania, in order to better describe the agency's changing ministries and wider geographic service area. The organizational mission statement was also modified to reflect the dramatic increase in programs and scope of service that the agency has undergone in the past several decades.
The current mission statement is:
Responding to God's love in Christ, Lutheran Service Society brings people together in ministries to enhance the quality of life and promote the dignity of those in need through congregational and community partnerships.
Our Vision Statement
To be a leader in developing comprehensive approaches to meeting the needs of people by building on our own strengths and developing collaborative partners in ministry.
With over 100 years of expertise in the provision of human services, Lutheran Service Society is strategically positioned to deliver much needed services to a changing population. Lutheran Service Society is committed to continuing to make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve and is prepared to meet the challenges of the next century.
