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Our high school ministry program offers opportunities for 9th-12th graders to connect through fun and meaningful activities, small groups, and service. Disclaimer text See events page to register Home decor, kitchen essentials and more Check out our spring collection New Arrivals High School Ministry 9th Grade - 12th Grade Our mission is to offer students an opportunity to connect through fun and meaningful activities, small groups, and service. High schoolers can participate in a variety of activities and service opportunities throughout the year. We invite all high school students to find a place to grow in their faith through Connection, Curiosity, and Community. All are welcomed and affirmed with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table! Registration 2025/26 Calendar 2025/26 Student Leadership Leadership Opportunities at SOLLC Student Employment Student Job Board at SOLLC High School Service Trip Kansas City 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

Affirmation of Baptism (AOB), also referred to as confirmation, is an important faith milestone and an opportunity for 8th-grade students to publicly proclaim their faith. Affirmation of Baptism Affirmation of Baptism (AOB), also referred to as confirmation, is a culmination of a student's Living Water journey at SOLLC. In Affirmation of Baptism (AOB), 8th grade students meet separately from Living Water students for a more intentional learning experience. During the year, AOB students will take the faith basics they've been taught in Living Water and apply them to their lives, begin to figure out what they believe, and look at how they fit into the wider church at they journey towards the Affirmation of Baptism service in May. Further details on each part of the process are below. Should you have additional questions, please reach out to Eric Forester at ericfoerster@sollc.org . Expectations Registration Experiences AOB SCHEDULE & CALENDAR 2025/26 Important Program Dates: AOB runs from Sept 17, 2025 - May 3, 2026 Students meet Wednesdays from 7-8pm March 25 - AOB Projects Due April 25 - Small Group Adventure Day April 26 - Affirmation of Baptism Rehearsal (after worship) May 2 - Rite of Passage experience at 7:00pm May 3 - Affirmation of Baptism Service at 1:00pm Parents/Caregivers are asked to register their student for the AOB Journey. AOB Registration AOB Calendar 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 and learn the Apostles Creed to be spoken aloud (as a group) at the AOB Service. Please contact us in advance should you have a conflict with one of the above dates. We will work with you to seek alternative options if possible. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM EXPERIENCES Small Group Adventure Day Small Group Adventure Day consists of a day out at Sand Creek Adventures in Jordan! Small Groups will experience zip-lining, high ropes, and low ropes as they have a final day of group bonding before Rite of Passage and Affirmation of Baptism. Rite of Passage Experience Rite of Passage is an experiential worship service for AOB students and their families. During this candlelit service, students will retrace their faith milestones as a remembrance of where they have come from on their faith journey. Affirmation of Baptism Service Affirmation of Baptism is our version of a confirmation service. Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating their Affirmation of Baptism student as they affirm their faith. Frequently Asked Questions Is AOB a different experience than Living Water? Nope! Affirmation of Baptism is the final step in a student’s Living Water journey that culminates with them getting confirmed in May. Do I have to be Lutheran or a member of SOLLC to participate in AOB? 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. Can I miss AOB 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. How many years is the program? Our Living Water program starts in 5th grade and confirms at the end of 8th grade. Students can also just enter the AOB portion of the program at the start of 8th grade. 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 AOB. Please contact Eric Foerster and we will work together to support your student. When do students get confirmed? Students will begin Affirmation of Baptism 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.

​Living Water is Shepherd of the Lake’s Middle School Ministry. It's an exciting and interactive program filled with music, games, faith formation, and small groups. Middle School Ministry 5th Grade - 8th Grade Living Water is Shepherd of the Lake’s Middle School Ministry. It's an exciting and interactive program filled with music, games, faith formation, and small groups. Youth in 5th through 8th grade gather every Wednesday during the school year to learn faith fundamentals, explore the Bible, and participate in faith discussions with peers and adult leaders. In the final year, students combine what they have learned in the three previous years to publicly affirm their faith before the congregation through an Affirmation of their Baptism. Living Water Expectations, Registration, Events Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) Adult Leader Information Small Group Leader Responsibilities, Background Checks Living Water Singers Come sing with us Living Water Service Trip Duluth 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

Love to sing? So do we! Come sing with one of the Shepherd of the Lake choirs. Singing Love to sing? So do we! Come sing with one of the Shepherd of the Lake choirs. Young adults to seasoned vocalists can join the Sanctuary Singers, while youth from 5th - 8th grade can be a part of our Living Water Singers. Sanctuary Singers Living Water Singers SANCTUARY SINGERS Love to sing? Join the Sanctuary Singers! Young adults through seasoned vocalists with any music background welcome. This 60th Anniversary season we’re making it easier than ever to jump in: Rehearsals: Sundays at 10:15am (right af ter the 9am service) Flexible “project” format: The year is split into several short projects. Sing in one, a few, or all —whatever fits your schedule. Lift your voice in worship, share anthems tied to the liturgy, and take part in special SOLLC music events. No cost, no long-term commitment—just come when you can and celebrate with us! For more information contact Leah Toppen . 2025/26 Registration 2025/26 Calendar LIVING WATER SINGERS Be a Leader with the Living Water Singers! Grades 5-8 I f you love to sing (or just want to give it a try), come help lead worship with us! No music experience needed — just bring your curiosity and your voice. When: Wednesdays 5:00–5:45pm , September–April What we do: Lead songs at Living Water on select Wednesday nights, sing special anthems in Sunday worship, and take center stage for our Youth-Led Services . This is your chance to grow as a leader , have fun, and lift our whole community in song. Register today or contact JoAnna Johnson for details! 2025/26 Registration 2025/26 Calendar

Learn more about baptisms, weddings, and funerals at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Life Events Shepherd of the Lake is here to support you through all of life’s milestones. We offer baptism services to welcome newborns into their faith journey. We also host weddings, both traditional and contemporary, to celebrate the union of two people in marriage. Funerals provide an opportunity to remember and honor the lives of those who have passed. Additionally, our church has a columbarium for those who wish to be interred in a sacred space. Baptism Weddings Funerals Columbarium

Learn more about our church app, Realm Connect, that we use for event registration, community conversations, giving and more. Stay Connected with our Church App, 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. I Need a Realm Account Log in to Realm Connect What About Privacy? Why Use Realm? 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 Your privacy is one of our greatest concerns. Realm is only made up of the people in our church; it’s not like a social network that’s open to everyone. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it. You can choose to give to SOLLC through Push Pay or through Realm. If you choose to give via Realm, you may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record, making it easy for you to give and easy for accounting to track. How Does Giving Work? 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.

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, Apr 21 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Apr 25 More info Learn more Favorite Things Spring Tea Party Sun, Apr 26 More info RSVP Empty Nester Dinner Club Tue, Apr 28 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, Apr 28 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, Apr 30 More info Learn more Speaker Event: Climate Change in MN with Mike Augustyniak Tue, May 05 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, May 05 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, May 09 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, May 12 More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, May 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, May 23 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, May 28 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 10 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, Jun 11 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 24 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, Jun 25 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jul 08 More info Learn more Load More

Calendar of Events April 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29 Day (2/4) Easter Donations 2026 +1 more 30 Day (3/4) Easter Donations 2026 31 Day (4/4) Easter Donations 2026 +1 more 1 Day (2/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration 2 Day (3/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration +1 more 3 Day (4/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration +1 more 4 Day (5/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration 5 Day (6/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration +3 more 6 Day (7/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration 7 Day (8/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration +1 more 8 Day (9/9) Lakeside Youth Orchestra Spring 2026 Registration 9 5:00 PM Community Plate Meal +1 more 10 11 10:30 AM Acoustic Open Jam 12 9:00 AM EcoFaith Sunday +1 more 13 14 6:30 PM Gentle Gratitude Yoga 15 6:00 PM Middle School Preview Night 16 17 18 19 9:00 AM Lead Pastor Installation 20 21 6:30 PM Gentle Gratitude Yoga 22 23 6:00 PM Baptism Prep Class - April 2026 24 25 10:30 AM Acoustic Open Jam 26 9:00 AM Lakeside Youth Orchestra to play at the 9am worship service April 26th +1 more 27 28 6:00 PM Empty Nester Dinner Club +1 more 29 30 5:00 PM Community Plate Meal 1 2 3 4 5 6:30 PM Speaker Event: Climate Change in MN with Mike Augustyniak +1 more 6 7 8 9 10:30 AM Acoustic Open Jam View List of Events

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Lakeside Youth Orchestra to play at the 9am worship service April 26th Sun, Apr 26 More info Learn more Shepherd's Flock Preschool Summer SPLASH 2026 Mon, Jun 08 More info RSVP Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) 2026 Mon, Jun 08 More info RSVP Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 10 More info Learn more Living Water Service Trip 2026 Thu, Jun 18 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 24 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jul 08 More info Learn more High School Service Trip 2026 Sun, Jul 12 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jul 22 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Aug 12 More info Learn more Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Aug 26 More info Learn more Shepherd's Flock Preschool 2026/27 Tue, Sep 08 More info RSVP Part-time and Full-time Preschool Teachers Apply today! More info Learn more High School Youth Group Sept 21, 2025 - May 17, 2026 More info RSVP Lakeside Music Studio Lessons Registration is open More info Learn more Lakeside Ringers I & II Sept 9, 2025 - May 19, 2026 More info Learn more

Can't make it to service? No problem! You can watch the worship service live online or watch the playback later. Livestream Worship Worship together with your Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church community! Church is not a place. Being physically present is not the only way to gather. September - May at 9:00am and 10:30am June - Labor Day Weekend at 9:00am Join us online live below or watch the playback whenever it works for you. April 19 Worship 9:00 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Play Video April 19 Worship 10:30 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share MORE SERVICES Play Video Play Video April 19 Worship 9:00 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Celebrate the beauty of God's creation! Join us today for songs and Psalms that delight in the wonders of nature, readings from the first chapter of Genesis calling us to be good stewards of all God has made, and prayers for the earth and its inhabitants. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video April 19 Worship 10:30 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Celebrate the beauty of God's creation! Join us today for songs and Psalms that delight in the wonders of nature, readings from the first chapter of Genesis calling us to be good stewards of all God has made, and prayers for the earth and its inhabitants. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 01:04:29 April 12 Worship 10:30 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Celebrate the beauty of God's creation! Join us today for songs and Psalms that delight in the wonders of nature, readings from the first chapter of Genesis calling us to be good stewards of all God has made, and prayers for the earth and its inhabitants. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 53:33 April 12 Worship 9:00 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Celebrate the beauty of God's creation! Join us today for songs and Psalms that delight in the wonders of nature, readings from the first chapter of Genesis calling us to be good stewards of all God has made, and prayers for the earth and its inhabitants. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 01:00:25 Easter Sunday 9:30am | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church On Easter Morning, we celebrate! Jesus is Risen! God has the final word, and LOVE WINS! Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 00:30 Happy Easter 🌅✝️ Hallelujah, He is Risen! Happy Easter! ✝️🌅 Today we celebrate the joy, hope, and new life found in the resurrection. May your day be filled with peace, love, and the promise of new beginnings. 💛🌷 #HappyEaster #HeIsRisen #Hallelujah #EasterJoy #SOLLC Play Video Play Video 01:16:15 Good Friday Worship 7:00pm | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church As we remember Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday, we witness the depths of God's love for us and for the whole world. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 53:41 Maundy Thursday 7:00pm | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church As we move into Maundy Thursday, we partake in Jesus' last meal with his friends and hear his final plea: "Love one another, as I have loved you." Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Play Video Play Video 01:07:18 Palm Sunday Worship 10:30am | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem where crowds greeted him with palm branches and shouted "Hosanna!" - a Hebrew cry meaning "save us now." Connect with us: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdofthelake • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdofthelake/ • Submit a Prayer Request: https://www.sollc.org/prayer-list-request • Get Involved: https://www.sollc.org/events • Receive our newsletter: https://www.sollc.org/contact • Serve with SOLLC: https://www.sollc.org/serve • Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/sollcpriorlake?src=hpp Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. We value curiosity, questions, and conversations. We invite you to safely explore your beliefs and spirituality in a supportive community of people who are doing the same. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church https://www.sollc.org/ #shepherdofthelake #sollc #sundayservice #onlineworship #churchonline #livestreamchurch All copyright content is used by permission and/or licensed for performance and/or print/viewing under the following licenses: CCLI #2373033 | One License A-704025 | CCS #8267 | the Envato Elements License | Sundays and Seasons.com & (NRSVUE) Load More

Shepherd’s Flock Preschool is a NAEYC-accredited program and a ministry of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Shepherd's Flock Preschool Did you know Shepherd of the Lake has a 4-star Parent Aware Rated Preschool? Shepherd’s Flock Preschool is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited program and a ministry of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Our preschool is open to the public and serves children, ages 33 months to five years old, in Prior Lake/Savage/Shakopee and surrounding communities. There is no religious affiliation requirement to attend our preschool. WE BELIEVE Students should have FUN while LEARNING. Each child is accepted as an individual. In supporting and partnering with families during your child’s time with us. In outdoor learning - we have 15 acres of nature preserve for outdoor activities. A safe environment to grow is filled with spiritual, academic, social-emotional, and physical learning experiences. Visit Shepherd's Flock Website WHY CHOOSE SHEPHERD'S FLOCK? 4-star Parent Aware Rating (this is the highest rating possible) Teacher: student ratio of 1:10 Multi-age learning - students range from 33 months to 5 years old Parents are welcomed into the classroom at all times Students participate in off-site and in-house field trips We offer full-day or half-day classes Intergenerational programming with McKenna Crossing Senior Living residents Scholarships are available Visit Shepherd's Flock Website

Love to sing? So do we! Come sing with one of the Shepherd of the Lake choirs. Sanctuary Singers Calendar Here is the calendar for the 2024/2025 program year for the Sanctuary Singers:

Join the Sunday School fun and grow in faith through connection, curiosity, and community! Sunday School is for preschool-fourth grade students. Sunday School Join the Sunday School fun and grow in faith through connection, curiosity, and community! You do not have to be a member of our church to attend. All are welcomed and affirmed with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table! Children can begin Sunday School when they turn 3 years old and are able to use the bathroom independently. Sunday School is for preschool-fourth grade students. A caring adult from the child’s family is expected to lead 1-2 times in the program year. We are thrilled to announce that beginning next year (2025-2026), Sunday School costs will be covered by the financial gifts of the Shepherd of the Lake Community! We are grateful to have the capacity to offer fun and meaningful faith formation through our Sunday School ministry at no cost to participants. Thanks to all who give to SOLLC to make this possible! SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION When registering your child(ren) for Sunday School, please register for the Sunday worship time you will attend (9am or 10:30am). Sunday School starts meeting September 14th! No programming on the following Sundays: 10/19, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 Youth Led Services: 12/14 & 4/26 NOTE: You only need to register your child for Sunday School one time for the program year. Children may join Sunday School at any point throughout the program year. We welcome friends and guests! Sunday School Registration Student Leader Registration WHAT DO YOU TEACH IN SUNDAY SCHOOL? In Shepherd of the Lake Sunday School, children learn: We are all Beloved Children of God. We are ALL welcome and affirmed at SOLLC. All humans make mistakes - God loves us as we learn and grow. The Lord’s Prayer. The fundamentals of worship at SOLLC. The makeup of the Bible and how to make sense of it all. Living God’s word through service. Want to lead a group? You do not need a child in the program to be an adult leader. Please contact Andrea Sheridan at andreasheridan@sollc.org to get connected. Have questions about our Sunday School programs? Check out our Sunday School FAQ’s below or contact our Director of Children’s Ministries, Becca Richardson at beccarichardson@sollc.org . Frequently Asked Questions I just discovered Sunday School at SOLLC after the program year began. How can I check it out to make sure it’s a good fit? Reach out to beccarichardson@sollc.org (mailto:beccarichardson@sollc.org)to receive a copy of the handbook and learn about visit opportunities. How do I register for Sunday School? You can sign up by following these links: 9:00am: Registrants (onrealm.org)(https://onrealm.org/ShepherdTheLake/Registrations/Registrants/034e40ef-fdbd-47d3-987d-b03d01352ff9?congregantView=True) 10:30am: Registrants (onrealm.org)(https://onrealm.org/ShepherdTheLake/Registrations/Registrants/0fae7dd8-c97c-4749-b9a8-b03d01357aae?congregantView=True) Where do I drop my child(ren) off for Sunday School? You may drop off your child(ren) off in the lower level Sunday School wing. Drop off begins 10 minutes prior to worship start. Be sure your children know where you will be sitting so they can easily join you after we return to worship for the Children’s Message. I brought my friend/cousin with, can they come to Sunday School with me today? Generally, yes! We appreciate a weeks advance notice to ensure there are enough supplies and leaders. Please email andreasheridan@sollc.org (mailto:andreasheridan@sollc.org)to let us know. Then, when you arrive on Sunday morning stop at the Sunday School check in table to complete a Guest Information Form. Will my child(ren) stay in Sunday School throughout the entire worship service? Children will begin worship services in their classrooms and later join their families to be present for the Sacrament, The Lord’s Prayer, and closing music. What leader expectations are there for parents and caregivers of Sunday School Students? We have a vibrant student leader program. Parents and caregivers of Sunday School students are expected to support these student leaders 1-2 times throughout the entire program year. You are given the opportunity to choose your first and second choice month at registration, and then will be assigned 1-2 Sundays. You will have the ability to connect with other adults of your child’s group via Realm if you need to trade your dates. The adult leader is required to complete the background check at no cost.

Know how to play the handbells or want to learn? Join the Shepherd of the Lake Glory Ringers and Glory Chimes ensembles or Music Makers! Ringing Ringer Sign Ups >> Interested in learning? Our intro to handbell ringing workshop is open to ages 12 through adult. This is a fantastic opportunity to either try ringing for the first time or use this as continuing ed to ringing. Registrants will learn the techniques needed to ring and will also be guided through how to read music. This is a soft-course into learning how to play handbells. Started January 14th. Click here to learn more/sign-up now >> Here is a look at the calendar for the 2024/2025 program year: Sign Up Links for Ringers Ringer Signups Lakeside Ringers Fall 2024 Christmas Day Ringers 2024 Intro to Handbell Ringing Jan 2025 Showcase Ringers 2025 Bellfest Ringers 2025 Lakeside Ringers Spring 2025 Easter Ringers 2025

See what Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is all about, including our beliefs and values. All are welcome! Who We Are Our mission and values are at the core of everything we do at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. They serve as a compass, helping shape our personal lives and the life of our faith community. Our Values Our Beliefs Our Mission in Action Our Values Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. OPEN HEARTS We value relationships. God has created us for connection. We value relationships with one another, with our neighbors, with the larger church body , with partner organizations, and with creation itself. We value authenticity. Bring your honest self. We value transformation. Each person is a work in progress! When we open our hearts to God, we open our lives to transformation. God is never finished with any of us and is always nudging us toward well-being and growth for the sake of the whole world. We value intellectual curiosity, questions, and conversations. We engage faith with our whole selves – body, mind, and spirit. Please don’t check your brain at the door! We value tradition, but we are not traditionalists. As members of a faith tradition (Minneapolis Synod, ELCA ) that is rooted in reformation, we are open to new ways of experiencing and celebrating God’s presence in our own lives and in the life of the congregation. We value our neighbors’ faith. We honor the sacred stories of our neighbors as we learn from one another and work together to foster a more just and peaceful world. OPEN MINDS OPEN TABLE We value God’s radical welcome. We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all people – all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions; all ages, life stages, and abilities; all social and economic circumstances; all ethnicities, races, and nationalities. Every person is a beloved child of God. Every person has a place at God’s table – no exceptions. We value service as an act of love. God has created each person with a unique set of gifts and passions. At the table, God feeds us with God’s very own self so we can use our gifts in loving service to the world. We value your story. Everyone comes to the table bringing their unique story – all their history, hurts, and hopes. Your story is part of God’s story. God welcomes you to the table, and we do too. OUR BELIEFS IN A SNAPSHOT We love God and each other. We believe in hope and resurrection. We know this is a big messy human experience, and sometimes the world will be unfair, but we are not alone in any of it - and neither are you. We believe that God knows we are human and that God meets us where we are at, forgiving our failures and walking alongside us on our journey. Our Mission in Action We don’t just say that we are different - we live out our mission every day in the conversations we have, the events we hold, and the learning we do with others. ALL ARE WELCOME.FOR REAL. When we say that we welcome and affirm everyone who walks through our doors, we mean everyone on this Earth: humans of all gen der identities and expressions, ages, sexual orientations, marital statuses, life stages, and abiliti es, all social and economic circumstances, all ethnicities, races, and nationalities. Every person is a beloved child of God, and every person has a place at God’s table – no exceptions. OUR MESSAGE IS SIMPLE We won’t spell out a bunch of principles you have to follow and tell you how you should live out your faith. Instead, we will explore our sacred stories together and discover the ways that God is present and active in our lives and in the world, and how God might be calling us to show up in it. WE WELCOME & EMBRACE YOUR QUESTIONS And so does God! Each person’s faith journey is a unique experience. We encourage and hold space for questions and open dialogue as we move throughout our lives and faith journeys. While we don’t have all the answers, what we do know is this: we know a God who embraces our mess, who heals our hurts, and who loves us even when we fail. NOT YOUR TYPICAL 'SHHH' TYPE OF CHURCH Our worship services are very kid-friendly! We have created different worship areas with children in mind so all families can enjoy worship in a way that works best for them. We offer wiggle worship and kids are invited up front to play percussion during the sending song. You may even see an impromptu dance party break out in the middle of a worship song! NO STRINGS ATTACHED You do not have to be a member to attend worship or be involved in our programs. You can choose to be anonymous or participate in a million activities. There are zero prerequisites to attending our church. None. COMMUNION IS FOR EVERYONE When we say "Open Table", we mean it! Everyone is welcome to take communion, regardless of age, faith, and membership status. Worship with Us View Upcoming Events