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Shepherd of the Lake would love to partner with you to create a wedding ceremony that reflects your love and God's love for both of you. We honor the sacred nature of ALL relationships. Weddings Congratulations on your engagement! Shepherd of the Lake would love to partner with you to create a ceremony that reflects your love and God's love for both of you. We honor the sacred nature of ALL relationships and look forward to helping you plan for this important event in your life! We have a wonderful team that you’ll work with, including a pastor, musician (piano/organ), wedding coordinator, sound technician, and custodian. Your wedding will be filled with the love of God, masterfully planned, and flawlessly executed. Pre-Marriage Process We are excited to play a part not only in your wedding ceremony but also in helping you grow a healthy relationship. The pre-marriage process at SOLLC helps support you and your partner on your path to marriage, giving you the tools, community, and encouragement to help set you up for a strong and healthy marriage. Contact Us Our Space SOLLC has gorgeous high ceilings with multiple windows in our worship center, as well as a beautiful, sprawling outdoor area. The space can accommodate large weddings (seating 800) and yet can feel intimate for smaller groups. Our "backyard" is Horkey Park, which is the perfect outdoor space for photos, featuring an expansive pond with a long bridge, gazebo, and trail. Have a wedding idea that is out of the ordinary? We’d love to help you plan a wedding that is as unique as your love! Please contact Kari Unruh at 952-230-2928 or kariunruh@sollc.org for more information on SOLLC weddings.

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< Back Patti Arntz Patti Arntz has been a music educator and church musician in the Twin Cities area for over 40 years. She has degrees in music from Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, Drake University, Des Moines, IA and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Patti recently retired from teaching elementary classroom music with the Robbinsdale Schools in the Twin Cities area. During her 30 years of full-time teaching, she also directed the Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Honors Choir for 15 years. Throughout her teaching career, Patti has served as an organist and director of youth/adult choirs in local churches. Keeping in touch with her elementary music roots, she serves as an online adjunct professor at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN, instructing elementary education majors on teaching and integrating music into their future classrooms. She also writes curriculum for the Minnesota Orchestra’s Young People’s Concerts as the students prepare to attend concerts at Orchestra Hall. Patti has sung with the choral organization, Singers in Accord, since 2009 and is a charter member of the choir. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with her husband, Rolland. Her adult children, Melani and Kyle are both very involved in music in the Twin Cities area. Fun fact: Patti enjoys traveling to other countries where she seeks out local folk songs. With those songs, she creates and publishes choral arrangements for children through adult choirs. Patti teaches: • Voice (ages 7-12) • Voice (18+) • Piano (ages 7+) Previous Next

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 Know how to play the hand bells or want to learn? Join the Shepherd of the Lake Lakeside Ringers and Lakeside Junior Ringers ensembles or Music Makers! LAKESIDE RINGERS NEW! We are offering TWO handbell ensembles this year. Lakeside Ringers I The Lakeside Ringers I are a dynamic handbell ensemble - ages 12+ are welcome to join. This ensemble performs monthly at Sunday Worship during the September thru May calendar season. The Lakeside Ringers I perform a variety of intermediate to advanced repertoire. Outside of performing once a month, this group participates at SOLLC signature events and also participates in the Twin Cities Bellfest. Lakeside Ringers II The Lakeside Ringers II is a beginner friendly ringing handbell ensemble - ages 10+ are welcome. No prior note and rhythm reading knowledge is required, however, some some music reading skills are recommended. This ensemble performs almost every other month at Sunday Worship throughout the September thru May calendar season. Both programs run from September through May, and there is no cost to join. For more information contact Leah Toppen .. REGISTER Ringers I REGISTER Ringers II Ringers Calendar 2025/26

We at Shepherd of the Lake are here to walk with you on your grief and loss journey, providing support and resources along the way. Grief & Loss Support Grief and loss are part of the human experience, but when your world has been flipped upside down with a painful loss, it can be very difficult to navigate. We at Shepherd of the Lake are here to walk with you on your grief and loss journey, providing support and resources along the way. GROWING THROUGH LOSS If you’ve experienced loss and need additional support, consider joining the Growing Through Loss Group (GTL), which provides support for adults who have experienced loss, information about the grieving process, caring and support from others who are also grieving, and a confidential setting to share feelings and memories. SOLLC is one of 15 Interdenominational churches making up the South Suburban Grief Coalition which meets over a five-week span in the spring and fall. Visit Growing Through Loss For questions or more information on how we can help support you on your grief and loss journey, please fill out the care request form .

See the common questions we get on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Frequently Asked Questions Select a category or use the search below to find answers to our frequently asked questions. Can't find an answer? Contact us and we'll get you the information you need. GENERAL NEW MEMBER REALM CONNECT LIVING WATER BAPTISMS FUNERALS SUNDAY SCHOOL 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 (mailto:kariunruh@sollc.org)for more information. How do I get a name on the prayer list? Follow this link (https://apinchofmarketing.wixsite.com/sollc/prayer-list-request)and simply add the name.

View the layout of the church and know your way around before visiting. Building Layout When you walk inside Shepherd of the Lake, we want you to feel comfortable and confident in getting where you need to go. The maps below provide a layout of our main and lower levels to help guide you. MAIN / UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL

Shepherd of the Lake offers private music lessons for anyone wanting to learn an instrument. We also partner with Musikgarten to bring early childhood music to our community. Learning Welcome to our Lakeside Studio! We offer a variety of opportunities for all ages to participate in Music & Arts. Music Lessons Meet the Teachers Lesson Schedule/Calendar New Students Summer Music Lessons Registration MUSIC LESSONS The Lakeside Music Studio offers lesson packages throughout the course of the year, in Music Theory, Voice, Piano, Violin/Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Tuba. Kindergarten to Adults can register. It’s never too late to learn an instrument. Learn more about monthly lessons, pricing, and how to register at one of the pre-registration links below. New music student Prior music student Music Lesson Calendar 2025/26 If you have questions or would like more information, please email Leah Toppen . Music Lessons Image (8) Image (15) Image Image (9) Image (1) Image (2) Image (7) Image (10) Image (11) Image (12) Image (13) Image (3) Image (4) Image (6) Image (5) Image (9) Image (14) Image (16)

Join us as we "Grow Our Table" at SOLLC. Financial support for our ministry makes a huge difference in our ability to continue to thrive and grow, and share our message "Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Table." Please consider doing one of the following... A one-time contribution by the end of 2023 -or- An automated weekly contribution of $20 -or- Add 10% to your 2022 contribution If you have given before/made other payments to SOLLC and have an account setup, feel free to use that method to con tribute. If you would like to setup a new automated contribution, please use the Realm/Connect or Push Pay option. You can also drop-off or mail a check. If you need any help with any of the contribution methods, please contact the church office for assistance. Realm/Connect Push Pay Tell us that you have made a new commitment to supporting the ministry of SOLLC! (This helps us track all the good news and keeps us from asking again!) I did it! What will your gift help support? It will help us grow our ministries including music & arts, children, youth and family ministries, small groups, communication efforts, worship and outreach. All of the things that make SOLLC great! (In addition to our wonderful members!) Curious about the numbers? Here are our budgets and numbers at a glance... Curious about the numbers? Here are our budgets and numbers at a glance...

< Back Robert Graham Rob Graham has been a private music and voice instructor, professional singer, choral conductor and arts administrator for 13 years. He is currently the Learning and Engagement Manager at VocalEssence – a leading choral arts organization based in Minneapolis – overseeing several education and community programs, including the renowned WITNESS School Program that celebrates African American culture and heritage. He is also the conductor of VocalEssence Vintage Voices, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in independent living communities and senior centers. Rob is passionate about working with teens and adults of all ages, and witnesses the positive benefits and health outcomes of ongoing participation in the arts. Rob earned the Master of Music degree in two concentrations – Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting – from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Business Administration from Xavier University of Louisiana. He is currently a member of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, a member of the Schola Cantorum at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, and performs occasionally with several other choral and vocal music ensembles around the Twin Cities. Most recently, Rob concluded a 6-year tenure as a tenor section leader of the adult choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. He also enjoys providing vocal music for memorial services, weddings and other special events. While not making music, or teaching others to make music, Rob enjoys spending most of his free time outdoors in nature, attending live music and theater productions, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Robert teaches: voice (12+) • basic piano fundamentals and rudiments • music theory Previous Next

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 .

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Lakeside Community Orchestra Spring Ensemble Sign Up Thu, Mar 05 More info RSVP Gustavus Wind Orchestra Concert Fri, Mar 06 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Mar 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Mar 28 More info Learn more Lakeside Community Orchestra to play at Easter Worship Service Sun, Apr 05 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Apr 11 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Apr 25 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, May 09 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, May 23 More info Learn more 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

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.

At Shepherd of the Lake, we value curiosity, connection, and the power of community! Come learn and grow with us through our life groups, adult learning classes, and events. Community Life At Shepherd of the Lake, we value curiosity, connection, and the power of community! Come learn and grow with us through our life groups, adult learning classes, and events. Life Groups Bible Study, Dinner Clubs, Theology on Tap, Quilting & more Learning & Events Classes, Workshops, and Events