Being church doesn’t just happen AT church. We are blessed to have my ministries, activities and events that happen outside of Sunday worship and outside of the SOLLC building that support and strengthen our mission and core values of open hearts, open minds and open table.

Realm Connect is an app that we use for communications, conversations, and activities. It makes it easy to engage with SOLLC staff, life groups, activities, service and outreach and more. It integrates seamlessly with our website and helps us serve you better. We can stay connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices.

Staying updated and connected at SOLLC with everything going on in our lives can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. That’s why we are introducing Realm Connect. Because when we stay connected, we can make a greater impact in the lives of our neighbors, our community, and our families.

Realm Connect has many tools & features to help make it possible to stay connected anytime. Share photos, news and engage with others through newsfeeds, chats and email. Easily access information like upcoming events, group details, giving records, and volunteer opportunities, all while staying connected anytime, from anywhere.

Contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to receive an invitation and further information on how to activate your profile and get started with Realm Connect. You can also request a Realm Connect Account at Request a Realm Account

You may have received your email invitation and did not realize it. If you did not receive an email invitation and you know you have a valid email address on file with SOLLC, please check your spam/junk folder. If the email invitation isn’t there, please contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org and she will send you another invitation.

If you think the email address we have on file could no longer be active, please email Laurie at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to update your email and/or contact information.

Yes. To use the app, you must first activate your profile. Once you have a login setup with Shepherd of the Lake, you can download the iOS or Android app by searching for “Realm Connect” in your app store. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS)

First, try resetting your password. Tap Forgot your Password to reset your password for your Connect app login. Then, log in with your new password.

If this doesn't resolve the issue, contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to ensure you have a Connect app login set up. If not, Laurie will need to send you an invitation to join.

Privacy is extremely important. You have complete control over who can see your contact and personal information. Realm Connect is only made up of the congregants and event registrants from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. An invite is required to get started. Realm Connect keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it. Visit the app to adjust your settings.

Yes! We encourage everyone to update their profiles. We would love for you to fill out your interests and skills forms too. Feel free to check out the Updating Profile Tutorial on our website. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS)

Absolutely. We encourage everyone to customize the way they would like to receive updates. Realm Connect allows you to update both email and push notifications at the same time. Visit the app to adjust your settings.

Yes! Any time we can connect faces to names is an opportunity for connection. Headshots are best! To upload a photo from your computer, click on the circle containing your initials. To update from your phone, click on edit profile to upload. If you are having trouble, feel free to send Laurie Schafroth a photo to upload at laurieschafroth@sollc.org. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS)

Giving should be easy. Realm Connect places giving right in the palm of your hands. You will have the ability to set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, easily download or print your giving statements and make changes at any time. Realm Connect automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our Finance team to track.

Guest registrations will need to be done on a laptop or desktop computer. Head to sollc.org and select the registration. Enter your email address and select Begin Registration. Add name of participant attending the event. For multiple, click + add another registrant for each additional attendee. Select Next. Fill out the registration form, select Next: Review. Apply payment (if required). Select Register.

No. Realm Connect is a more personalized way for our congregants to connect, communicate, and serve.

Sollc.org will always be a resource for you and others. Most importantly, our website is the church’s public and welcoming online presence to people who may be unfamiliar with our church. The website will continue to provide key information about our programs and services.