Sending Connections - University Lutheran Chapel

Angell Elementary Lunch/Recess

Volunteers assist the kids at Angell Elementary during lunch and recess opening food items and playing games. One hour shifts on Tuesday and Fridays from 11:30 to 12:30. Even one hour a month with be helpful.

Costa Rica Mission Trip

Volunteer will travel to Costa Rica for a mission trip in June 2026. Even if you do not speak Spanish you can be the hands and feet of Jesus/

Family Life Services

Volunteers will support the efforts of FLS by participating in their events such as, Walk for Life, Life Sunday and more!

Family of God Meal Serving

Volunteers serve a freshly cooked meal one Sunday per month by shopping, preparing, or serving the food in person. You can serve once a year or once a month.

Germany Mission Trip

Volunteers will travel to Germany to help a local ministry next Summer 2026. Even if you don't speak German you can be on mission for Jesus.

GLOCAL Idea Submissions

Each Advent, ULC works together to bless our world both globally and locally, GLOCALLY! Volunteers submit ideas to support organizations they are passionate about.

Hope Clinic Meal Prep

Volunteers prepare casseroles in Hope Clinic's Kitchen using their ingredients to support future dinners. You will serve during the day on one Wednesday per month alongside ULC staff members.

Hope Clinic ULCereal Drivers

Volunteers pick up cereal at ULC dropping it off to Hope Clinic every few days throughout each drive.

Love Ypsi Community Meal

Volunteers serve in different ways by shopping, preparing the meal or serving at Faith Lutheran Church in Ypsilanti. Even if you can only help us one time per year we would greatly appreciate it!

Love Ypsi Diaper Drivers

Volunteers pick up diapers at ULC and drop them off at Faith Lutheran Church in Ypsilanti at peek times throughout the drive.

Prison Ministry

Volunteers write encouragement cards and or letters to our brothers and sisters in Prison. These can be written during our card writing sessions or on your own time.

Rotating Shelter

From March 9-16, 2026, ULC will be hosting the Rotating Shelter, providing a comfortable space for those who need shelter. Volunteers can help with set up, clean up, dinners, overnight host, and more!

Tanzania Mission Trip

Volunteers will travel to Tanzania during UM's spring break (March 1-8) to serve alongside our ministry partners in Tanzania. Information meeting is on 10/5 following each gathering.