Service Learning
This resource offers suggestions for small group discussion and individual reflection that explores who we are as servants baptized in Christ’s life.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday T-shirt
Personalize your service T-shirt with your congregation’s name.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday T-shirt
Order"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Baseball Cap
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Baseball Cap
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10 Years of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2023
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is the ELCA’s annual day of service, and this year we celebrated the 10th anniversary! Watch New Life Lutheran Church of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minn., as they participate in service projects and reflect on what “God’s work. Our hands.” means to them.
10 Years of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2023
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Promo
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites members and congregations to join together for the ELCA's annual day of service on Sept. 12, 2021.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2021 Promo
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2020 Promo
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites members and congregations to join together for the ELCA's annual day of service on Sept. 13, 2020.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2020 Promo
Download”God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2018 - Doing more together in NJ
Watch how Good Shepherd Lutheran, Somerville, NJ served their neighbors together on "God's work. Our hands." Sunday.
”God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2018 - Doing more together in NJ
Download”God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2018 invitation
ELCA's dedicated day of service, "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, will take place Sept. 9, 2018.
”God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2018 invitation
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2018 Promo
ELCA's dedicated day of service, "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, will take place Sept. 9, 2018.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2018 Promo
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2016 Recap
Watch ELCA members tell their stories about the ELCA's dedicated day of service, "God's work. Our hands." Sunday.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2016 Recap
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2016 Serving in Savannah
ELCA congregations around the country participated in "God's work. Our hands." Sunday on September 11, 2016.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2016 Serving in Savannah
Download"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 Highlights
On Sept. 13, 2015, thousands of ELCA members joined in "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, completing service projects in communities all over America.
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 Highlights
Download"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Chicago
On Sept. 13, 2015, thousands of ELCA members joined in "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, completing service projects in communities all over America.
"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Chicago
Download"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at Pueblo de Dios Lutheran Church in Compton, Calif.
On Sept. 13, 2015, thousands of ELCA members joined in "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, completing service projects in communities all over America.
"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at Pueblo de Dios Lutheran Church in Compton, Calif.
Download"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 in Montrose, Minn.
On Sept. 13, 2015, thousands of ELCA members joined in "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, completing service projects in communities all over America.
"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 in Montrose, Minn.
Download"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Whittier, Calif.
On Sept. 13, 2015, thousands of ELCA members joined in "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, completing service projects in communities all over America.
"God’s work. Our hands." Sunday 2015 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Whittier, Calif.
DownloadA hymn titled “God’s Work, Our Hands” written by Wayne Wold was selected as the winning entry in the ELCA’s “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday hymn contest. People submitted original compositions to be considered as a hymn for the ELCA’s annual day of service. Wold is a professor and chair of the music department at Hood College in Frederick, Md., where he also serves as concert manager and college organist. Wold is also the director of music ministry at First Lutheran Church in Ellicott City, Md. The selected hymn represents the official tagline of the ELCA and expresses how the people of this church live in service for the life of the world. The hymn is available as a year-round worship resource.
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
EARTH AND ALL STARS Tune - MELODY - PDF
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
EARTH AND ALL STARS Tune - MELODY - PDF
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
EARTH AND ALL STARS Tune - MELODY - TIF
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
EARTH AND ALL STARS Tune - MELODY and ACCOMPANIMENT - PDF
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
EARTH AND ALL STARS Tune - ALL FILES - ZIP
DownloadORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY - PDF
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY - PDF
DownloadORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY - TIF
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY - TIF
DownloadORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY and ACCOMPANIMENT - PDF
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - MELODY and ACCOMPANIMENT - PDF
DownloadORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT - PDF
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT - PDF
DownloadORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - ALL FILES - ZIP
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION Tune - ALL FILES - ZIP
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"God's work. Our hands." Sunday Hymn
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