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