We are Called to Serve
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
God calls us uniquely and equips each of us with special talents. You can make a unique contribution in the body of Christ and we want to help put your gifts and passions to work. At Southwood Lutheran, we offer serving opportunities at Southwood, in the community and around the world. Learn more about each serving opportunity and find a fit for you using the descriptions below.
Scheduled to serve?
Manage your serving at Southwood schedule and submit or accept a substitute request.
MSP Volunteer Scheduler
2026 Tanzania Service & Learning Team
Join Southwood in serving at our Global Mission Partners in Tanzania in 2026.
Tanzania Service & Learning Team: July 9 – 21, 2026. This team will serve at our sister church in Uswaa, Tanzania. There will be opportunities to serve in the primary and secondary schools as well as the medical clinic. The team will also enjoy a safari or other excursion after serving in Uswaa.
2026 Tanzania Service & Learning Team If you have selected to pay in installments, please use the form to continue making those payments.
Donate cookies or potatoes for meals served by Southwood Volunteers .
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Donate food items at Southwood for distribution at the Eastridge Pantry.
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Set up, serve lunch & clean up following a funeral.
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Welcome people at main entrances on Sunday mornings.
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Answer questions, give directions or give tours inside the Narthex on Sunday mornings.
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Help prepare and serve the evening meal at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. We serve on the 4th Tuesday & 5th Friday of each month.
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Southwood needs volunteers to help capture special moments for the church's media.
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Help the Food Bank distribute food in the Southwood parking lot.
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