God’s Work. Our Hands.

People working at tables with boxes and clothes in a large warehouse with string lights hanging from the ceiling.

Called to serve

Join together with ELCA churches from around the country as we share God’s abundant love and grace through our service to others during the annual “God’s Work. Our Hands.” weekend.

Serving Near

These service projects all happen offsite at organizations located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

Children and adults gardening in a raised bed with leafy greens, beside a brick building and fenced yard, under sunny weather.

TAFT ELEMENTARY
Saturday, Septmeber 6th
9 am to 11 am

Create a new educational garden area for the students and staff of Taft Elementary by building garden boxes and moving items from the old garden area.

Location: Taft Elementary (270 Southern Ave, 45219)
Leaders: Sue & Dean Matz
Volunteers Needed: 20
Ages: 13+ years old (with adult supervision)

Two young girls planting seedlings in a greenhouse, with one wearing a gray T-shirt labeled 'Anna' and the other in a white T-shirt, surrounded by gardening supplies and trays of soil.

TIKKUN FARM
Saturday, September 6th
9 am to 12 pm

Work in the garden, help with construction, or organize materials as we serve Tikkun Farm and their mission to restore people, community, and creation. List Good Shepherd on the registration form.

Location: Tikkun Farm (7941 Elizabeth St, 45231)
Leaders: Pastor Melinda
Volunteers Needed: 18
Ages: All Ages (with adult supervision)

People planting small plants in a wooded area near a creek during fall.

FRIENDS OF FRENCH PARK
Sunday, September 7th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Remove invasive plants and care for restoration areas as we work to restore a local park. Note that worksites are in woods and off-trail on uneven surfaces.

Location: French Park (3012 Section Rd, 45237)
Leaders: Scott Puthoff
Volunteers Needed: 12
Ages: 9+ years old (with adult supervision)

Two young women working in a warehouse sorting boxes of Huggies diapers. One woman with a face mask is handling a box, while the other young woman in a pink shirt stands nearby.

COVERD Greater Cincinnati
Sunday, September 7th
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Support the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank by assembling diaper and period kits at a “Wrappy Hour” event. List Good Shepherd on the registration form.

Location: COVERD (2331 Terhune Ally, 45206)
Leaders: Pastor Melinda
Volunteers Needed: 18
Ages: All ages (with adult supervision)

Serving Here

These service projects all happen onsite at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

People shopping at a donation or charity event, with various hygiene and household products on display, including body wash, deodorant, and baby wipes.

HYGIENE KITS
Sunday, September 7th
11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Assemble basic hygiene kits to be stocked at the Taft Elementary Food Pantry and Shepherd’s Pantry.

Location: Room 100 (Good Shepherd)
Leaders: Bill & Kathy Shuman
Volunteers Needed: No limit
Ages: All Ages

Women and girls wearing yellow shirts with 'God's work, Our hands' printed on them, holding up plaid and brown shirts in a room with tables, chairs, and other people sewing or working on fabric projects.

CLOTHING PROTECTORS
Sunday, September 7th
11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Make clothing protectors for the residents of Graceworks. No sewing experience required, although volunteers will be using sharp scissors.

Location: Fellowship Hall (Good Shepherd)
Leaders: Tina Morawski
Volunteers Needed: No Limit
Ages: 10+ years old (with adult supervision)

A young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a yellow t-shirt and a silver bow headband, is sitting at a table writing with a blue marker on a piece of paper.

CARDS FOR CHESTERWOOD VILLAGE
August 31 - September 14

Brighten someone’s day at Chesterwood Village - a nearby retirement community - with a special cards. It could be a note or a picture; something that let’s them know they are loved and seen. This is a great take home project for people of all ages.

Location: Pick-up cards at table in lobby.
Leaders: Emily Small & Ann Walker
Volunteers Needed: No limit
Ages: All Ages

NO SIGN UP REQUIRED

Two smiling volunteers standing behind a table with various bottled products, wearing matching yellow T-shirts with the text 'God's work. Our hands.' in a room with beige walls and vertical blinds.

Donate Today

Donate personal hygiene items and shirts by August 31st to be used during service projects. Download what’s needed today!