“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Service Project

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"God's work. Our hands." Volunteer Opportunities

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Sunday, September 7, 2025

As a social ministry partner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are proud to work with congregations across the state for this year’s “God’s Work. Our Hands.”

Each year, the ELCA encourages its member churches to serve their neighbor by completing a service project on a designated day. If your congregation cannot participate on September 7, 2025, you may consider doing one of the LSS service projects on another day.

Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that 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.

 

Service Projects

Gather a group of volunteers, choose a project to complete and make a difference! Select your region below to see the opportunities available in your community:

Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods

Northeastern Minnesota Synod  

Northwestern Minnesota Synod

Southeastern Minnesota Synod

Southwestern Minnesota Synod

 

How It Works

To get started, follow these steps:

  1. Decide if your congregation prefers to do your project at your church, from congregants' homes or in the community.
     
  2. Identify the project(s) you would like to complete from the 2025 Service Projects list. Contact us at [email protected] to let us know about your project. Reach out to the listed contact person to learn more and/or arrange a drop off time for your completed service project.
     
  3. Plan your day. Details about each project are available on the individual project pages. The contact person for your project can provide any additional project information. Unless otherwise noted, projects will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025 or you may work with the contact person for your project to find an alternative date.
     
  4. Get the word out to your congregation by publicizing your service project and the ways that it will positively impact your neighbors.

 

Thank you for being a part of "God’s work. Our Hands." by partnering with LSS and serving your neighbor in the spirit of Christ’s love! 

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].