This Ministry works to care for people with special needs in the congregation and the community.

Among the many things that Social Concerns manages over the course of the year, they sponsor a membership drive for ACTS, promote the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, organize Red Cross Blood drives, coordinate meals at the Prince William County Homeless Prevention Center and assist the ELCA Metro Washington, D.C. Synod with their "Gifts of Hope" project.

Ministry Chair:  Chris Antolik

Meeting Date: Every third Monday of every month

Typical meeting includes: Planning for events in the upcoming months.

Volunteers are always needed to... help with various specific events as well as additional committee members. Social Concerns is an active committee with lots of projects... and would like to do even more in the community, but needs your help to do so! Volunteers for a specific seasonal project are always welcome as well! Some programs that Social Concerns manages only during limited months each year include:

-    Annual 'Red Shoe' Christmas Party for the children of the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter and Good Shepherd Housing Foundation, where we invite local children in need to join us at GSLC to "shop" and pick out a Christmas gift for their mom and/or dad - feeling it to be an important point to teach the thought of 'giving' in the holiday season

-    Toy collection for children of the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter and Good Shepherd Housing Foundation during the holidays (in conjunction with the 'Red Shoe' Christmas Party

-    Delivery of Easter baskets each spring to needy families in the community with an invitation to join us at Good Shepherd for Easter services

-    Collection of school supplies in the fall for local children in need

-    Assisting local Women's Shelters as needed

For more information on how to join, please e-mail us at, SocialConcerns.gslc@gmail.com