Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

This is our church, meaning, the church where our family feels welcome no matter how anti-​social or doubtful we feel some days. And on days when the Spirit lives in us, we go and feel all the more joy. Pastor Katie is terrific – we hope she’s there forever – and so is Evangeline, the music director. There are always relevant programs going on for all age groups… so many that we only get to about 20 percent of them. Nevertheless, we always feel known and valued when we get there.
I love it that our elementary-​school kids not only have large a group of other kids they know exclusively from church, but they see older kids being acolytes and ushers and working towards confirmation. Our kids also get to know people of all generations who know them by name and care about them. They see the depth and joy of so many different kinds of people whose lives are made meaningful through seeking Christ.
I’m not sure I can fully express how profound it is to see other people’s kids grow and express themselves through the small tasks they take on in the church – literally transforming from beautiful babies to squirly tweens to poised and thoughtful teens. It is very rewarding to be part of the SOTH family.

A great place to worship in so many ways! I’ve been attending Shepherd of the Hills for several years, and I love how Pastor Katie creates a warm, inviting environment, always taking the time to meet newcomers, whether they’re just visiting for a Sunday or looking for a new church home. It doesn’t matter who you are or what your beliefs are, you are always welcome at Shepherd.
Perhaps it’s because Pastor Katie is a young mother herself, but Shepherd of the Hills has an abundance of young families. Every Sunday it seems like more kids are piled around her for the children’s sermon. The children’s Christmas Pageant this year promises to overwhelm the congregation with joyful noise as well!
On top of her friendly and care-​taking nature, Pastor Katie is a great preacher, often moving the congregation to tears as she talks about social justice, what we as individuals can do to help the world, and how we are all loved and saved through the grace of God.
A great place to go whether you’re a seasoned church attendee or new to the faith. Stop by any Sunday for the 10am service! We’d love to welcome you!