This day of service is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. The suggested date for the 2017 dedicated day of service is Sunday, September 10. Mark your calendars today! If your congregation cannot participate on this date, please consider 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.  You work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in 2017! Access resources to guide your congregation’s planning, promotion and more here:  http://elca.org/Resources/GWOH-Sunday.