God’s Work. Our Hands.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 7, when congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.”

Participating in service projects is one way to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

We are a church that is energized by lively engagement in faith and life. As we continue our tradition of service, we remember the words of Martin Luther, “Our faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing.” With our hands, we do God’s work of restoring and reconciling communities in Jesus Christ’s name.

If your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 7, you are encouraged to pick another date that fits your schedule. ELCA congregations participate in acts of service every day. This day of service is an extension of the work you already do to make your community a better place.

Be sure to save the date and check ELCA.org/DayOfService for updated resources soon.

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Join us on Sept. 7!

As you explore opportunities to participate in your community, ELCA.org/DayofService has the resources you need to plan and promote your day:

• Planning tool kit.
• Worship resources.
• [NEW] Slides for projection screens or online worship.
• Posters, postcards and social media graphics.
• Spanish-language resources.
• Promotional banners.
• Videos.
• Special hymn text, sheet music and recording.

Old Lutheran has T-shirts and other items available for purchase. The deadline for ordering your congregation’s personalized T-shirts is Aug. 18.

Don’t forget to share your congregation’s participation with us! Send stories and photos to LivingLutheran@elca.org so that together we can celebrate what God accomplishes through you.

Participate on social media using #GodsWorkOurHands.

If your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 10, you are welcome and encouraged to pick an alternate date that suits your schedule.

“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an extension of the work you do every day to make your community a better place.

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