Sunday, September 11, 2022

(Alternate Dates: Anytime from September to early October 2022)

“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) — one church, freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor. Our church — and our world — continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic; amid this ongoing situation we continue to be church together and are witnessing the love and concern God’s people have for one another. During this time, our congregations continue to support ministries that assist vulnerable people in their communities.

These acts of service allow us to explore one of our most basic Lutheran convictions: All of life in Jesus Christ — every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life — flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. On “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday we come together to restore and reconcile our communities, loving our neighbors and making our communities a better place.

“God’s Work. Our Hands.” 2022

Western Pennsylvania Partnership with the United Methodist Church

We are church together for the sake of the world, and the ELCA is committed to fostering unity among all God’s children. One way to live out this commitment is to develop ecumenical and interreligious relationships in your community. Inviting other churches and religious groups to join in this day of service can lead to more activities together throughout the year. The partnerships we develop with other congregations and interreligious neighbors can deepen our relationship with God, with others in our congregations and with our community.

This year, our synod is delighted to partner with the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church for “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday! Our congregations are encouraged to get to know their Methodist neighbors, invite them to share in this day of service, and broaden the scope of service projects to nurture these connections.

How Does This Work?

You are encouraged to host your service event after worship, or your congregation can arrange for a brief worship service at the site you’re serving and welcome others to worship with you. The ELCA provides many resources, from service ideas to special hymns to t-shirts, to help you every step of the way.

2022 “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Toolkit >>

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