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- Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., celebrates Be the Blessing Sunday once a year. The congregation cancels two of its services and members take part in service projects across the community.
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- Peace Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Wash., holds an annual holiday bazaar to serve its neighbors. Members of the community bring low-cost gifts for people to give at Christmas. They also serve a meal that only costs one dollar.
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- Faith Lutheran Church in O’Fallon, Ill., hosts a weekly restaurant-style meal for anyone who wants to stop by.
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- The Trinity Samaritans at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kissimmee, Fla., work with local food pantries, homeless shelters and social agencies to fulfill unmet needs across their community.
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- Youth of the ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod took a trip to South Dakota in June 2013 to help with repair work of homes on an American Indian reservation.
On Sept., 8, 2013, the ELCA will join together as 4 million members, nearly 10,000 congregations, 65 synods and the churchwide expression for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday — a dedicated day of service. Of course, the ELCA is no stranger to rolling up its sleeves and getting to work. In preparation for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, check out what these congregations from across the country are already doing to love and serve their neighbors.
