YEAR TWO 2026/27
Refresh our building
Welcoming and functional spaces
Reimagine welcome area
- new digital wayfinding message boards
Integrate more accessible small group gathering spaces
- coffee bar
Refresh and expand Upper Great Room
- updated kitchen and bathrooms, new outdoor deck
Update staff offices and meeting rooms
The next phase of our Home for Generations Campaign proposes enhancements to our campus to help provide clarity, connection, community building, safety, accessibility, and inclusivity that will propel us into the future and make SOLLC even more welcoming.
We invite you to join us in exploring options, engaging in conversations, and providing your thoughts and input into how the next chapter of our story unfolds. Stay tuned for details and dates.
YEAR ONE 2025/26
Expand our mission
Foundational
Strengthen missional partnerships and build new programs to meet community needs
- provided financial support to CAP Agency and Cristo Obrero, invested in and helped open Hopes Portage, funded new parenting and speaker events
Grow members and nurture engagement
- built new outdoor digital sign, contracted social media consultant, extended reach of Block Party community event, hosted children's benefit concert, produced community art piece, provided multiple opportunities for children and adults to engage in the arts
Update systems, technology, and physical structures
- replaced boiler and HVAC systems, built new preschool playground, updated worship center digital screens
Year one of the Home for Generations campaign generated a tremendous response. The generosity and passion of SOLLC members to contribute and help lay the foundation for a vibrant future exceeded expectations and goals, and the momentum continues to build.
Expand our mission
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Help our neighbors in Scott County
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Lift up our "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Table" message
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Deepen our impact through improved communications, social media and events
Refresh our building
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Align our place of worship with our current ministry
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Create weloming modern spaces for gathering and learning
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Provide needed improvements in technology, HVAC systems and common areas
Strengthen our ministries
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Invest in growth, technology, and outreach
Building Enhancement Options
Hear from members of Shepherd of the Lake as they share stories of generosity.
Home for Generations
Home for Generations Generosity Video - Pastor Dan
Home for Generations Generosity Video - Brooke W
Home for Generations Generosity Video - Tenley
Home for Generations Generosity Video - Wade
Curious about our numbers?
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SOLLC serves over 5,000 people
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Shepherds Flock serves more than 120 families.
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Our eblast list consists of 3,000+ email addresses
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We have more than 615 youth participants in our CYF programs
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Over 300 5th - 8th grade students join us weekly for Living Water and Affirmation of Baptism.
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45% of these students come from other churches because of the depth and love of our program
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We participate in 300 Community Events (at SOLLC or in the wider community) on a yearly basis
SOLLC Pillars
These are the things that the wider community associates with Shepherd of Lake and where we see ourselves leaning into, supporting and enhancing.
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Children, Youth and Family Programming
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Vibrant Worship Services
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Unique spaces and experiences for a "typical church" - we are intentionally tyring to do things differently
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Embracing: We are not trying to fix people; everyone belongs here. We hold space for all and all of life is sacred.