05/13/2020

God's Work Our Hands Day of Service September 13 2020

On Sunday, Sept. 13, congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will come together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday.

This year our church — and our world — are living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical distancing has changed the way we worship and serve. We miss gathering with family and friends to share God’s love in person. But the need is great, and God’s church is at work.

While we’re not sure what the impact of this crisis will look like in September, we continue to be church together. We are witnessing the outpouring of love and concern that God’s people have for one another. Our congregations continue to maintain feeding ministries, serve communities that are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 infection and assist those who are financially burdened by the economic downturn.

As church, we are guided by our life in Christ to share the love of Jesus and serve our neighbors — even if these acts of service take place from our homes or from a safe distance.

As you explore opportunities to participate in our dedicated day of service, please visit ELCA.org/DayOfService for helpful planning resources:

• Planning toolkit
• Posters, postcards and social media graphics
• Special hymn text, music and recording
• Promotional items
• Videos

If your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 13, please consider another day for your service activities.

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

Old Lutheran will once again have T-shirts and other items available for purchase. The bright-yellow theme provides a wonderful visual impact across the ELCA. The deadline for ordering your congregation’s personalized T-shirts from Old Lutheran is Aug. 18.

Sharing the love of Christ through service to our neighbors is work you do every day. We look forward to “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday and doing this work together again this year.