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Are you a musician and want to be in a band? Join our Fellowship Band or Living Water Student Band! Come sing or play the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums as part of a rock band! Playing Are you a musician looking for more opportunities to play? Join us! Come sing or play wind or brass instruments, the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums! Orchestras Fellowship Band ORCHESTRAS Looking to join an orchestra? We have both youth and adult orchestras here at SOLLC. Our orchestras rehearse and perform for SOLLC events and worship. Lakeside Youth Orchestra Shepherd of the Lake is excited to announce the return of our Lakeside Youth Orchestra programs! Any young adult, ages 11-19 with band or orchestra experience are welcome to join. For more information, contact Leah Toppen . Winter 2025 Our celebrated day of Youth-led Winter Worship Service is Sunday, Dec 14 ! Our Lakeside Winter Youth Orchestra will be featured performing throughout the 9:00am worship service AND the prelude for the 10:30am worship service, Sunday, Dec 14 under the direction of our Festival Music Director, Leah Toppen. SIGNUP by Nov 12, 2025 Spring 2026 Our celebrated day of Youth-led Worship Service is Sunday, April 26 ! Our Lakeside Youth Orchestra will be featured performing throughout the 9:00am worship service AND the top for the 10:30am worship service, Sunday, April 26 under the direction of our Festival Music Director, Leah Toppen. SIGNUP by March 25, 2026 Lakeside Community Orchestra All who play a wind instrument, brass instrument, string instrument, keyboard, or percussion, are welcome to join our fabulous Lakeside Community Orchestra. These groups rehearse on an event basis. For more information, contact Leah Toppen . Christmas 2025 All are welcome to join our SOLLC Lakeside Community Orchestra this Christmas Eve! - Pickup music: by Dec 4 - Mass Rehearsal: Dec 21, 6:00-8:00pm - Performance: Dec 24, 7:00pm SIGN UP by Nov 20, 2025 Easter 2026 All are welcome to join our SOLLC Lakeside Community Orchestra this Easter! - Pickup Music: by March 12 - Performance: April 5, 9:30am - Mass Rehearsal: March 29, 6:00-8:00pm SIGN UP by March 5, 2026 FELLOWSHIP BAND Do you play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, or love to sing rock music? Become a member of the SOLLC Fellowship Band! This unique group is a great fit for musicians, high school to adult, who are proficient in their instrument of choice and are looking for opportunities to make more music. While participating in this group, young adults will have the opportunity to work with seasoned musicians, and all players will have opportunity to work with the SOLLC music staff and members of the worship team on their musical journey. The Fellowship Band provides music for three big events at SOLLC during the program year, as well as other opportunities for music making that come up along the way. For more information contact Leah Toppen .

If you or someone you know is battling addiction or mental health, we're here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need - whether for adults, students, or kids. Mental Health & Addiction Support Don’t struggle alone. If you or someone you know is battling addiction or mental health, we're here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need - whether for adults, students, or kids. MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION TEAM Our Mental Health & Addiction team was created to support, encourage, build community, and embrace people living with addiction and/or mental illness. Everyone is embraced with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. If you have questions for our Mental Health & Addiction Team or need additional support, please fill out our care request form or contact Pastor Laila at 952-230-2939 or lailabarr@sollc.org . ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES Mental Health Support & Education Nami (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Minnesota is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. 651-645-7379 namimn.org Mental Health Center| Scott County, MN The Mental Health Center is an outpatient community mental health clinic that provides diagnostic assessment, therapy, and consultation services to the residents of Scott County. scottcountymn.gov/290/Mental-Health-Center Mental Health Connec t Mental Health Connect provides community-based resources, support, and education to improve access to mental health services and to connect individuals to the services they need. This organization is a 501(c)(3), sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities. mhconnect.org Addiction Support & Education Center of Addiction & Faith Awakening faith communities to address addiction, to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the hurting. addictionandfaith.com In The Rooms (Online Meetings) An online platform supporting a wide range of 12-step and non-12 step meetings. www.intherooms.com Families Anonymous Meetings Virtual or in-person meetings for parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, family members, and friends of those with a current, suspected, or former drug problem. familiesanonymous.org Nar-Anon Family Groups 12-Step program for family and friends of addicts. www.nar-an on.org aaMinnesota aaminnesota.org Minneapolis and Suburban Inter-group Association 952-922-0880 aaminneapolis.org Minneapolis Inter-group Northeast 612-788-4464 St. Paul Inter-group 651-227-5502 aastpaul.org Al-Anon Meetings al-anon-alateen-msp.org/pages/meetings Minneapolis Area 952-920-3961 St. Paul Area 651-771-2208 Electronic Meet ings al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/ Adult Children of Alcoholics Phone and Online Meetings adultchildren.org Narcotics Anonymous naminnesota.org/ na.org/meetingsearch/ 877-767-7676

High School Ministry Service Trip. We will enjoy plenty of fun adventures along the way as we learn to show up in this world through service to others. Trip dates are July 14th – 20th. This trip is for completed 8th graders through completed 12th graders. High School Service Trip Come join us in Kansas City as we answer God’s call to serve on the 2026 High School Service Trip. We will enjoy plenty of fun adventures along the way as we learn to show up in this world through service to others. Trip dates are July 12-18. This trip is for completed 8th graders through completed 12th graders. Register FAQs Donate Registration Registration HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE TRIP Kansas City TRIP DATES: July 12-18 COST: $750 Leading up to the trip, there will be fundraising opportunities to help you subsidize the cost of the trip. Partial scholarships are available upon request. It is our goal that this trip is financially accessible for all interested participants. Please provide a non-refundable deposit of $150 upon registration. The second payment of $300 is due May 1st. Final payment of $300 due June 1st. Once a payment due date is reached, that payment will no longer be refundable. Register FAQs PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Parents/Caregivers, we would love to have you join us for this adventure! For all volunteer leaders, the trip expense is covered, we just ask that you cover any "on your own" meals. Please contact Eric for questions and space availability. When registering, select the ’Service Trip Leader’ option. Register FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What kind of transportation are we taking? We will be taking multiple 12 passenger vans. Where are we staying? We will stay at Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park, KS. What are we sleeping on? Church floors in sleeping bags! Are we getting fed? Yes! Most meals will be included in the Service Trip cost. However, there may be some “on your own” meals where we are traveling or out and about in the city. We’ll let you know when these are and students will need to have some money with them for these meals. What does a typical Service Trip day look like? Morning: Wake up, Breakfast, Head to Service Site Afternoon: Lunch, Finish Work, Showers Evening: Activity out in the town, Dinner, Evening Worship, Lights Out What kind of service work will we be doing? We like to partner with different organizations in the city we’re in, so each year will be unique. Past service work projects have been doing landscape work at a preschool and serving meals in an historic redlined district. The work is meant to help us learn more about the city and see how different organizations show up to serve. All projects are set up to be age and developmentally appropriate for our students. I heard there’s adventures to be had on these trips, what are those like? Each day we try to get out and experience the city we’re staying in of the trip. We tend to keep this hush hush so they’re a surprise for our students. HOWEVER, we can let you know what we’ve done in the past! Upper Peninsula Trip: canoeing, swimming in Lake Superior, exploring downtown Marquette, MI Chicago Trip: Chicago Dogs baseball, Medieval Times, Wisconsin Dells

Shepherd of the Lake is turning 60 and there’s so much to celebrate. 60 years of faith formation grounded in the grace of God, 60 years of service to Scott County and the wider world, 60 years of meeting people wherever they are with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. And the best part is – 60 years is just the start! We’re perfectly poised to move into the future that God is leading us in to. 60 Years of Growing in Faith Shepherd of the Lake is turning 60 and there’s so much to celebrate. 60 years of faith formation grounded in the grace of God, 60 years of service to Scott County and the wider world, 60 years of meeting people wherever they are with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. And the best part is – 60 years is just the start! We’re perfectly poised to move into the future that God is leading us in to. The Church Council has been working on a vision for the future of SOLLC that we'd like to share with you. Proposed Initiatives Home for Generations Our focus over the next three years is on serving our community, engaging our members, and growing our reach and impact. We can't do it without you! Donate now to support this vision. Generosity Videos SOLLC Info Impact in Year One In September 2025, we introduced our 3-year Home for Generations Capital Campaign. The money that we have raised so far has already had a tremendous impact on our congregation and the wider community. Thank you for your continued support! Our Goals Strengthen Missional Partnerships and Build New Programs Growth & Member Engagement Update Systems, Technology and Physical Structures View Details of our Impact Video Message Generosity Stories Hear from members of Shepherd of the Lake as they share stories of generosity. Home for Generations Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Pastor Dan 03:46 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Brooke W 02:01 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Tenley 01:23 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Wade 01:15 Play Video Proposed Initiatives & Projects Over the next three years, we'd like to invest in these areas. Food and Housing Insecurity . Our congregation said they felt strongly about outreach and service opportunities in this area for Scott County and beyond. Here are a couple of the ways we are helping to address this: Hope's Portage Community Plate Enhancing the SOLLC campus physical space to align with inclusivity, accessibility, and critical updates for continued use of the building Building maintenance items HVAC system - 20+ years old Boiler replacement - 20+ years old New digital screens in the Worship Center - technology is no longer working with these old screens Campus Refresh - Click for a detailed presentation Foundational First Impressions - integrating a more welcoming and gathering space when you enter the building with a coffee shop, updated staff offices and meeting rooms, and wayfinding signage and messaging Lakeview Connections - Updating and expanding the Upper Great Room to offer a more intimate worship space, updated kitchen, bathrooms and an outdoor deck with access to the courtyard Spaces for Growth and belonging - safer and more accessible learning spaces for children and student programming incorporating family-friendly universal restrooms General updated furnishings, worship center and lower level meeting room refinements Growing our engagement and enhancing the experiences and opportunities to grow in faith Annual speaker series Annual parenting and family conference Enhancing the Lakeside Music Studio and Theater offerings Investments in new expressions of faith communities in the Twin Cities serving younger and more diverse populations Ask a Question Projects Curious about our numbers? SOLLC serves over 5,000 people Shepherds Flock serves more than 120 families. Our eblast list consists of 3,000+ email addresses We have more than 615 youth participants in our CYF programs Over 300 5th - 8th grade students join us weekly for Living Water and Affirmation of Baptism. 45% of these students come from other churches because of the depth and love of our program 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. Children, Youth and Family Programming Vibrant Worship Services Unique spaces and experiences for a "typical church" - we are intentionally tyring to do things differently Embracing: We are not trying to fix people; everyone belongs here. We hold space for all and all of life is sacred. Budget and numbes Up

We are here to walk your faith and life journey alongside you and provide support to help you navigate even the most difficult of seasons. Care & Support At one point or another, we all find ourselves in a challenging season of life. At Shepherd of the Lake, we believe no one should walk through life's most difficult moments alone. We are here to walk your faith and life journey alongside you and provide support to help you navigate even the most difficult of seasons. Learn more about our Care Ministries below or complete our care request form below, and our team will reach out to help you navigate your season of life. SOLLC offers a variety of ways for its members to come together in prayer and support one another. Through our prayer list, our community can pray for others and submit requests for prayers . ONE-ON-ONE EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL CARE Stephen Min istry Going through a difficult phase of life or finding yourself lonely? Do you know of someone who is homebound or would like some extra company? We would love to pair you with another SOLLC member for a visit and comforting conversation through Stephen Ministry. Grief, loss of job or home, divorce, major illness, and spiritual struggles are among some of the difficulties experienced where we can be there for you. For more information, please contact Pastor Mollie at 952-230-2912 or at molliehamre@sollc.org. Grief & Loss Mental Health & Addiction Accessibility & Inclusion CARE REQUEST FORM Please fill out our Care form below to let us know how we can help support you. If this is an urgent Pastoral manner, please call 952-230-2988 to reach the Pastor on call. First Name Last Name Email Phone How are you connected to SOLLC? Choose an option How can we support you? Choose an option How can we help? Submit Care Request Care Request Form Submitted Prayer Request Form

Looking to join Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church as a member? It's easy! Check out the steps to become a member. Become a Member Whether you’re brand new to Shepherd of the Lake or have been a part of our community for some time, we are happy to have you here! Please know that becoming a member is not required to worship or be involved here at SOLLC, though many people feel that making a deeper commitment to our church community helps strengthen their faith and connections overall. If becoming a member feels right for you, please continue below. 01 Let us know you're interested in becoming a member. Send us an email and fill out this contact information form . Once we receive that, we will create a basic account for you in Realm Connect, our church connection tool. (Click here to learn more about Realm Connect, how to use the features and why we use it.) 02 Attend a one-hour new member meeting. On-campus or virtually get an overview of all Shepherd of the Lake offers, including our community life opportunities and a campu s tour. Upcoming dates: April 12, 11:30am Find these meetings and more on our events calendar . 03 Worship, connect, and dive in! Join us at worsh ip , one of our many events , or even volunte er . If you have any questions about becoming a member or this process, please contact our Engagement and Events Director, Shannon Hoffmann at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org . You're a New Member...Now What? You can immerse yourself as much as you’d like in the SOLLC community! We’d love for you to check out all the programs, life groups, and amazing community events that we have to offer! Worship Services Life Groups Serve Children & Youth Events New Member FAQs I’m ready to become a member! How do I join Shepherd of the Lake Church as an official member? To become a member at SOLLC, we’ll have you fill out a short form to sign up for a Realm account, attend a one-hour new member welcome celebration, and that’s it! I want to join Shepherd of the Lake, but I have questions prior to joining. Absolutely! We love questions and would be more than happy to help answer any questions you may have. Please direct your questions to our Communications and Community Life Director, Shannon Hoffmann, at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org. Do I have to be a member to attend worship and community life at SOLLC? Membership is not required to worship or be involved here at SOLLC, though many people feel that making a deeper commitment to our church community helps strengthen their faith and connections overall. If membership feels right for you, please register here.

Shepherd of the Lake offers a beautiful alternative to traditional cemetery burial plots with our Columbarium. Columbarium We believe that every human life is uniquely blessed by God and the way we celebrate our loved ones upon their passing, as well as where they choose to be laid to rest, is a very personal decision. Shepherd of the Lake offers a beautiful alternative to traditional cemetery burial plots with our Columbarium. What is a Columbarium? A columbarium is a group of small compartments or niches designed to hold the cremated remains (cremains) of loved ones who have died. A columbarium is an alternative to cemetery burial plots. Cremains are placed in one niche with a granite front. Each niche includes an engraved bronze plaque on the exterior with name, birth and death dates. An Alternative to Cemetery Burial Plots Our ancestors were typically laid to rest in burial grounds adjoining rural churches or in city mega cemeteries. The increasing demand and cost of land have made large cemeteries less accessible, feasible, and affordable. While cremation rates are now approaching 70%, they are expected to top 90% in the near future. A practical alternative for burial has once again become sites adjacent to churches for the cremated remains of congregants and friends of the church. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is proud to offer Shepherd’s Path Memorial Columbarium as an alternative, covering our congregation throughout life and beyond. Have questions about our Columbarium? Please call the church office at 952-230-2988 or contact us online . Our Columbarium is located outdoors on the Shepherd of the Lake Campus at 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Learn more about our church app, Realm Connect, that we use for event registration, community conversations, giving and more. Realm Connect Stay connected & up to date with Realm Connect, our church app. A more personalized way to connect, communicate & serve. Account About Tutorials FAQs Download the App Vision Statement Being church doesn’t just happen AT the church. We are blessed to have many 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. Realm Connect is a tool we use for communications, conversations, and activities. It's an app that helps us serve you better and helps everyone stay connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. Why is this important for you? It makes it easy to engage with SOLLC staff, life groups, activities, service and outreach, and more. It puts you in the driver’s seat to update your profile, including contact information, privacy settings, images, giving, and more You can see activities, register and pay, and chat with group leaders When we stay connected, we can make a greater impact in the lives of our neighbors, our community, and our families. Realm Connect Login Request a Realm Connect Account Not sure if you have a Realm Connect account? Reach out to our Applications Administrator, Laurie Schafroth . Laurie can check to see if you have an account and get one created if needed. Account Realm Tutorials Tutorials Need help or more instructions on how to install the Realm Connect app? Check out our downloadable pdf guides and video tutorials below. We have created easy-to-follow instructions for your Apple or Android devices. Styles include script, visual, and video. Android Apple FAQs Realm Connect Videos Let's Get Connected with Realm Connect! Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Let's Get Connected with Realm Connect! 01:14 Play Video Now Playing How to download the Realm Connect on your iPhone 00:29 Play Video Now Playing How to download Realm Connect - for Androids 00:29 Play Video Realm FAQs Realm FAQs Frequently asked questions What is Realm Connect? 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. Why use Realm Connect? 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. How do I get started with Realm Connect? 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 I didn’t receive an email invitation. What do I do? 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. Is there a mobile app for smartphones? 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) I can't log in to the Realm Connect app or I receive an Incorrect Credentials error. What can I do? 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. What about privacy? Who can see my personal and contact information? Who can see my children’s personal information? 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. Can I make changes to my personal and contact information? 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) Can I manage my notification settings? 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. Should I upload a photo to my profile? 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) Can I do Online Giving through Realm Connect? 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. How do I register for an event as a guest? 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. Does Realm Connect replace the church website? 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. Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it. RealmAppDownload Request a Realm Connect Account Please fill out your information and our Realm administrator will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Would you like to receive our weekly SOLLC newsletters? Yes No Do additional family members need an account? Yes No Any Comments or Questions? Submit RequestAccount

Learn more about our church app, Realm Connect, that we use for event registration, community conversations, giving and more. Realm Connect Tutorials We have created a series of tutorials to help you with Realm Connect: how to download the app, how to update your profile, how to register for things, and more. These guides are available for both Android & Apple devices. If you need additional help, please contact Laurie Schafroth. Reminder: you need to have an SOLLC Realm Connect account to use the app, if you not sure you have one contact Laurie Schafroth or if you need one, fill out the Request an Account form . Android Guides Apple Guides Video Tutorials Downloading Realm Connect - Android.pdf Logging In - Android.pdf FULL Connect Guide - Android.pdf FULL Visual Connect Guide - Android.pdf Updating Profile - Android.pdf Event Registration - Android.pdf FULL Connect Guide - iPhone.pdf Event Registration - iPhone.pdf Updating Profile - iPhone.pdf Logging In - iPhone.pdf FULL Visual Connect Guide - iPhone.pdf Downloading Realm Connect - iPhone.pdf Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it.

Life groups at Shepherd of the Lake are a great way to connect with others in the same stage of life, that have similar passions or are interested in new learning opportunities. 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. Contact Leah Felsenthal for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page. ART AND SOUL Monthly, Second Monday of each month, 6pm Do you love art, design, and organization? Help us implement our worship center visions as this space is transformed throughout the year for different services and events. Some projects envisioned are: chancel decoration, seasonal decor, sacristy supply organization, music and theater event preparation, and set-up for festival Sundays (such as Advent). This is a new life group. R e ach out to Pastor Jonathan or Leah Toppen if you are interested in joining this group, but can't make the meeting. THEOLOGY ON TAP Monthly (October - April) 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. HELPING HANDS Various Dates and Times 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 . BOOK CLUB Stay tuned for the next session coming Fall 2026 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. 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. Upcoming Events: June 23, 6:30pm: Exploration Hike Lakeville's Ritter Farm Park Ritter Farm Park sits on an estimated 340 acres of historic farmland. Much of the park remains in its natural state including an extensive trail system used for hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Hike for an hour and then enjoy some refreshments in the picnic area. Contact Deb Hoger at djhoger@hotmail.com to join or learn more. 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. Contact Sharon Mizerny to join. 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. EMPTY NESTERS DINNER CLUB 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 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. 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 .

Shepherd of the Lake offers private music lessons for anyone wanting to learn an instrument. We have an amazing group of talented teachers. Lakeside Studio Teachers Intro for here about the teachers.... The Lakeside Studio offers private music lessons in Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba. The Lakeside Studio is a program that has been in the making for years. In a few words, it is a safe and welcoming learning environment focused on Music and the Arts, that leans into our church values of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. Our hope is to build a program that can stand the test of time through the support of our church community, offering programs and opportunities to all ages based on our love for Music and the Arts. Image Image (1) Image (15) Image 1/17

Living Water is our Middle School Ministry where youth gather every Wednesday to learn faith fundamentals, explore the Bible, and participate in faith discussions. Living Water Living Water is a part of our Middle School Ministries at SOLLC for 5th-7th grade students. In Living Water, students learn faith fundamentals, explore the Bible, and are encouraged to begin asking questions about their faith journey. This is an exciting and interactive program filled with music, games, faith formation, and small groups. 300+ youth gather every Wednesday to learn and grow in their faith with peers and adult leaders. We encourage an open dialogue and provide a safe space for students to share. As 8th graders, students participate in Affirmation of Baptism - a year-long experience that is a culmination of Middle School Ministry. In AOB, students take the faith basics they've learned the previous years and are asked to start applying them to their lives, begin to figure out what they believe, and look at how they fit into the wider church as they journey towards the Affirmation of Baptism service in May. We hope that when each student enters the building, they feel welcomed and affirmed as the person they are and the person they are becoming. Every student has a place at God’s table – no exceptions. Schedule & Calendar Student Expectations Pizza Dinner FAQs Events Living Water Registration LIVING WATER SCHEDULE & CALENDER September 17, 2025 - April 29, 20 26 5:00pm: Pizza Dinner 6:15pm: Arrive, Digital Check-In, Sit w /Small Group 6:30pm: Large Group Opening (music, message, games ) 7:20pm: Small Group & Village Time 7:45pm: Dismiss Living Water Calendar Living Water Registration STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to regularly attend Wednesday night sessions and communicate when they are unable to attend. Families and students are expected to attend worship regularly (multiple worship options are available). We expect students to follow all behavioral guidelines and respect all adult leaders and peers. Students will be expected to complete an Affirmation of Baptism Project during their final year in Living Water. DINNER & HANG-TIME Pizza Dinner Please join us for a pizza dinner in the Upper Great Room each week from 5:00-6:15pm. Cost is $7 and you get 2 slices of pizza, cookies, and a drink (gluten-free options available upon request). You can pay cash at the door. Pizza Dinner Registration Frequently Asked Questions What is the schedule on a typical Wednesday? Students can arrive after 5pm for pizza dinner or student center fun. Large group starts at 6:30pm followed by small group. We end at 8pm. Can my family eat pizza dinner with me? Yes! All are welcome to eat dinner together on Wednesday night. Many small groups meet there and eat together too. How are small groups put together? We place students with at least one person they know in grade specific groups. You can make a friend request on the registration form. Can I miss Living Water if I have conflicts? We know that families are busy so we just ask that you communicate when something comes up. We will work with you and your student. Do I have to be Lutheran or a member of SOLLC to participate in Living Water? Everyone is welcome to participate in the life of our church. There are no barriers and we will meet you where you are at in your faith journey. How many years is the program? Our program starts in 5th grade and confirms at the end of 8th grade. Students can enter the program after 5th grade as well. What if I have questions about my student's social, emotional, learning or developmental needs? We want all students to feel supported while they are in Living Water. Please contact Eric Foerster and we will work together to support your student. When do students get confirmed? Students will begin their Affirmation of Baptism project during their 8th grade year. They will confirm in May of that same year. Are scholarships available? Yes! We believe that money should not be a barrier to participation. Full and Partial scholarships are always available by request.

Request a Shepherd of the Lake Realm Account. You will need a realm account to use the Realm Connect App, a great tool to help you stay more connected to SOLLC. Serve, sign-up, get notifications & more! Stay Connected with our Church App, Realm Connect Request a Realm Connect Account Please fill out your information and our Realm administrator will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Would you like to receive our weekly SOLLC newsletters? Yes No Do additional family members need an account? Yes No Any Comments or Questions? Submit Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it.

We invite you to serve with us whether at Shepherd of the Lake, with us in the community, or around the world. Realm Connect Stay up to date with our church app, Realm Connect. A more personalized way to connect, communicate, and serve. About Account Tutorials FAQs Download About Realm Connect Being church doesn’t just happen AT the church. We are blessed to have many 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. Realm Connect is the main tool we use for communications, conversations, and activities. It's an app that helps us serve you better and helps everyone stay connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. Why is this important for you? It makes it easy to engage with SOLLC staff, life groups, activities, service and outreach, and more. It puts you in the driver’s seat to update your personal profile, including contact information, privacy settings, images, giving, and more You can see activities, register and pay, and chat with group leaders When we stay connected, we can make a greater impact in the lives of our neighbors, our community and our families. Not sure if you are connected? To confirm, you can reach out to our Applications Administrator, Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org . Laurie can check to see if you have an account and get one created if needed. Realm Connnect Login Realm Connnect Account Request Tutorials Need help or more instructions? Check out our downloadable pdf guides and video tutorials below. We have created easy-to-follow instructions for your Apple or Android devices. Styles include script, visual, and video. Android Apple Video Channel Name Video Channel Name Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Video Title 00:23 Play Video Now Playing Video Title 00:32 Play Video Now Playing Video Title 00:29 Play Video FAQs Looking for ways to share your gifts of service with the world? Learn more about our global ministry opportunities. Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief saves and improves lives in the poorest parts of the world. Learn more/donate now . Global Refuge Stand with refugees. URGENT: The government has halted all funding for recently arrived refugee families. Your support is needed now! Learn more/donate now. Feed My Starving Children The FMSC works to provide millions of meals to hungry children around the world. Donate now to help. Please contact John Holt at johnholt@sollc.org if you have questions regarding volunteer service opportunities. Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to be a member to participate in activities at SOLLC? Membership is not required to worship with us or be involved here. Do you have a nursery? We currently do not have a nursery. We do, however, have spaces during worship that have been created for little ones. There is a wiggle area in the upper sanctuary with toys and chairs, a room in the lower sanctuary where kids and parents can gather, and we have tables and chairs in the lower worship area for families to sit together while children color, play or read. Can I take Communion if I am not Lutheran? Yes, all are welcome to participate in Communion here at SOLLC. Can I rent space? Yes, you can. Please contact Kari Unruh at kariunruh@sollc.org for more information. How do I get a name on the prayer list? Follow this link and simply add the name. What is Realm Connect? 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. Why use Realm Connect? 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. How do I get started with Realm Connect? 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 I didn’t receive an email invitation. What do I do? 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. Is there a mobile app for smartphones? 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) I can't log in to the Realm Connect app or I receive an Incorrect Credentials error. What can I do? 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. What about privacy? Who can see my personal and contact information? Who can see my children’s personal information? 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. Can I make changes to my personal and contact information? 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) Can I manage my notification settings? 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. Should I upload a photo to my profile? 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) Can I do Online Giving through Realm Connect? 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. How do I register for an event as a guest? 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. Does Realm Connect replace the church website? 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. View all FAQs Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it. Request a Realm Connect Account Please fill out your information and our Realm administrator will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Would you like to receive our weekly SOLLC newsletters? Yes No Do additional family members need an account? Yes No Any Comments or Questions? Submit

We offer ministry from birth to high school - Children's Ministry, Living Water, and High School Ministry. Children & Youth MINISTRY FROM BIRTH TO HIGH SCHOOL Our children and youth ministry is rooted in the Bible, child development, and the celebration of faith milestones. Here, you and your children will be loved, welcomed, and affirmed for who you are: a beloved child of God. Children's Ministry Birth - 4th Grade Living Water 5th - 8th Grade High School Ministry 9th - 12th Grade Adult Leader Information Program information, Background Check, & Safety Information Events Classes, Block Parties, & More Fun Events Have Questions? Contact us! Eric Foerster | Director of Student Ministry ericfoerster@sollc.org Becca Richardson | Director of Children's Ministry beccarichardson@sollc.org Andrea Sheridan | Children's Ministry Coordinator andreasheridan@sollc.org