Life Groups | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church | Prior Lake, MN
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Life Groups

Life Groups are a great way to grow in your relationship with God and with other people who: 

  • Are in the same stage in life

  • Have similar passions for service or connection

  • Are interested in extended learning opportunities

  • Or some combination of the three!

If you would like to join a SOLLC Life Group, check out our opportunities below.

​HIKING CLUB

Monthly, Various dates/times

 

Love to get outdoors and hike? Join the SOLLC Hiking Club! This group will try new hikes all year round, sharing and reflecting together as we hike.   

 

Hikes will generally be 2-3.5 miles in length, potentially working up to some bigger hikes depending on the location & time of year.  We'll try to generally stay local, but are open to the possibility of making a bigger hiking trip once a year.

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Upcoming Hikes:

Sat, March 21, 9:30-11am - Cleary Lake Park

Sat, April 18, 9:30-11am - Murphy Hanrehan Park

Sat, May 30, 9:30-11am - Spring Lake Park

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​​​Contact Leah Felsenthal for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page.

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EMPTY NESTERS DINNER CLUB

26/27 Kick-off Meeting - April 28, 6-7pm​​

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If you are interested in connecting with others over a delicious meal, this might be the group for you! Dinner groups are formed of 8 people who will dine together once a month for one year.

 

If you are interested in learning more or joining the fun, please contact Shannon Hoffmann

THEOLOGY ON TAP

Monthly (October - April)
Begins Mon, Oct. 6, 2025
 

One topic. One brew. One hour. This group meets the first Monday of each month from at Badger Hill Brewing from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm from October through April.

 

​​No need to sign up. Join the group as you are able or contact Pastor Mollie to learn more. 

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HELPING HANDS

Various Dates and Times

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Helping Hands is a life group and a service team rolled into one. Our Helping Hands team provides various types of support and maintenance around the SOLLC building and grounds. 

 

Some of their past projects include painting, repairing, organizing, gardening, mulching and creatively solving needs from each ministry.  If you have time and passion for this type of service, please reach out to Keith Wanttaja.

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MUSIC MINISTRY

We have a variety of ways for people to participate in music, no matter the level of experience, whether it's singing in a choir, ringing the bells, rocking out with the band, or taking music lessons. See our music options.

WOMEN,

WELLNESS & NATURE

Monthly

 

This group offers women the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and the holistic benefits of nature while engaging in fun, planned activities! The group meets monthly.

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Upcoming Events:​

  • Mar 19, 6:30-7:30pm: Spring Equinox Yoga

    • Yogi Kelly Larson will lead the group in a yoga class to honor the arrival of Spring in the Upper Great Room at SOLLC.​ Email Cathy if you plan to attend.

  • Apr 15, 5:30-6:30pm: Sounds of Spring Wellness Walk + Boathouse Brothers Gathering

    • Meet at Spring Lake Regional Park at 5:30 pm. This is a ​Three Rivers Public Event and free of charge. The group will enjoy a 2 mile guided walk with a brief wellness activity at the midpoint.

    • SOLLC Women Wellness & Nature will then gather at Boathouse Brothers Brewery to socialize.

    • Let Deb Hoger  or Cathy Connor-Pearson know if you are attending and sign up here.

  • May 27, 6:30-8pm: Birds & Turtles Hike

    • Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve​

    • Enjoy a peaceful sunset hike around Minnregs Lake within Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve. We'll learn about the endangered Blanding's turtle and its nesting habits and take time for some spring birding along the trail. Bring binoculars if you have them to spot birds and wildlife as the evening light settles over the lake. Please bring a water bottle, bug spray if you'd like, and note that there is no restroom at this trailhead (sorry!) so come with an empty bladder if possible.

 

Contact Deb Hoger at djhoger@hotmail.com to join or learn more.

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PEACEMAKERS QUILTING GROUP

Thursdays, 1pm

 

This group meets every Thursday at 1pm at SOLLC  to create quilts for people in need while enjoying fellowship and friendship. Also, they are in need of fabric donations!  New members are always welcome. 

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Contact Sharon Mizerny to join.

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BOOK CLUB

Feb - Apr 2026​

Thursdays, 7pm

Boathouse Brothers Brewery, Prior Lake

 

3 books. 3 months. 3 genres. The books this session will explore the theme of joy. Each month we will discuss one book and at the end, compare themes or lessons learned from all three. Please come to the first meeting having already read our February choice.  

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February 5: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee

March 5: The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

April 16: The Tell by Amy Griffin

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GATHER: WOMENS EVENING BIBLE STUDY

Thursday evenings

 

An evening Bible Study group comprised of women of all ages. This is a very inclusive group that loves sharing, studying, and learning.

 

Contact Maria Lambert to learn more.​​​

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HAVE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS?

Have an idea for a life group you would like to lead or questions about our life groups?

Contact Shannon Hoffmann, Engagement & Events Director, at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org.

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