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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...

"Thank You!" for your outstanding financial support for the annual ministry of SOLLC. Your support makes a huge impact . Please take a moment to consider: SOLLC has come out of the pandemic strong and vibrant. Our ministry to children and youth is growing - this is our present and our future. This year, we are building a culture of invitation and growth - for the first time in years, setting our vision at growth. Please consider doing one of the following... A one time contribution by the end of 2023 –or– Increase your monthly contribution (by $50...$100...?) –or– Add 10% to your 2022 total contribution Please click on the button that corresponds to your normal giving (or how you'd like to give ) or login as you would normally & make any changes/updates. Push Pay Realm/Connect Simply Giving Please let us know if you were able to increase your giving (telling us helps track the good news and bonus – we won't keep bugging you!) Thanks 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...

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.

Music is a very big part of our community and is beautifully woven throughout almost every ministry we offer. Join our choirs, rock bands, bells and orff, and even music lessons. Music & Arts Ministry Children's Theater Music is a very big part of our community and is beautifully woven throughout almost every ministry we offer. Music has the ability to heal, invigorate, and create peace, and has a special way of bringing us closer to our faith and strengthening our bonds as humans. When we make music together at Shepherd of the Lake, we build strong bonds of fellowship, continue growing and learning new skills, and have the opportunity to share our learned skills with the community both in and outside of worship on Sundays. 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. If you are interested in joining any of our music ministries, please click on the links below to learn more/sign-up! With each one of these opportunities, we remember that music is a gift from God to be celebrated and cherished. Singing Sanctuary Singers & Living Water Singers Ringing Lakeside Ringers I Lakeside Ringers II Playing Fellowship Band, Living Water Student Band, Lakeside Orchestra, Youth Orchestra Learning MusikGarten, Music Makers, Private Lessons For more information contact Leah Toppen .

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN LIVING WATER HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Living Water Service Trip 2026 Thu, Jun 18 More info Learn more

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,(https://onrealm.org/ShepherdTheLake) 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.(mailto: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.(https://onrealm.org/ShepherdTheLake)

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

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.

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

Growing together Shepherd's Path Community Garden (SPCG) provides a collective space for gardeners who are interested in planting, nourishing, and producing fresh produce and flowers. The original garden The original garden was setup in 2008 by Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (SOLLC) to enable people in the community to grow their own food economically, and located in the space that now houses the Lake Ridge Apartments on McKenna Rd NW in Prior Lake. With the help of garden enthusiasts Katy Hallberg, Charles Wangerin and Kermit Mahlum, the garden grew to 57 plots, and had15 inches of black dirt, mulched paths, a locked fence, city water connection, kids play area, and a strong garden community growing a variety of produce. New location When SOLLC sold this parcel of land, the garden was moved to its current location in Horkey Park at Shepherds Path near McKenna Crossing and Highway 42 with help from campus partners, members, and the commuity. Campus partner Presbyterian Homes & Services (McKenna Crossing), commissioned a survey of the land and a design of the garden, and purchased a fence with a partial grant from Hy-Vee. Once the City of Prior Lake approved the project and the use of city park land, Ron and Tim Ames removed trees, excavated the area removing clay and replacing it with the prior garden's black dirt and new compost. They also leveled-out the garden, setup garden plots, mulched paths, and provided a paved parking lot. Other local business who helped with the project included My Father's Son Fence who installed the fence. Today's garden Today the garden has a total of 61 plots (42 plots and 19 raised garden beds) for flowers and vegetables, twelve hose connections, two tool sheds, tables, chairs, benches, apple and pear trees, and a Biffy. Plot Map & Rates A place for everyone Garden plots are assigned to one person only and are not transferable. Current gardeners can reserve the garden plot they are using for the next season by paying both a deposit and the annual rental fee by end of September. New gardeners can rent an available garden plot for the next season by paying both a deposit and the annual rental fee beginning Oct 1. All gardeners are responsible for keeping their garden and the edges and paths around the garden weed free. All gardeners must plant their plot by June 1. Rules Renting a garden plot To apply for a garden plot, download the application in the link below, and mail it to: Katy Hallberg, SPCG Coordinator Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 North Berens Road NW Prior Lake, MN 55379 For more information, email Katy Hallberg . Application

Inclusivity and accessibility are important to us and we are committed to creating a space – both physical and virtual. Learn more about how we do this. Accessibility Here at Shepherd of the Lake, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. Inclusivity and accessibility are important to us and we are committed to creating a space – both physical and virtual – where all of God’s people can connect, grow, share, and serve. If you have suggestions on enhancements or improvements, please contact us. INCLUSIVITY Wiggle Worship spaces for families with small children Family Room that offers a more enclosed and sensory muted space with a monitor to view worship together with your child Program Support Plans for students that benefit from specific support tools or strategies in order to access and engage with programming Vision/Hearing support at the Welcome Desk Closed Caption Livestream Worship Services Call-in Worship Services Wheelchair accessible seating COMMUNION MINISTRY In worship, we gather as God’s children to hear God’s Word and be renewed in God’s promises. In worship, we also come to the Table to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion and hear the unconditional promise of God’s grace and love. Our Communion Ministry brings Holy Communion to those who cannot attend worship because of health and life circumstances. Trained communion ministers extend God’s love and, in this act, receive God’s love themselves. If you have questions or are interested in helping with our Communion Ministry, please fill out the contact form or contact Pastor Jonathan at jonathanrundman@sollc.org .

See what job postings we have available to work at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Check back often for updates. Careers Shepherd of the Lake holds space for passionate people to come together, grow, have fun, and make an impact. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and your voice matters. We believe in family first, always. Join us and let’s build a beautiful community together. We make sure our staff has a healthy work-life balance by offering a competitive benefits package including flexible hours, a mix of remote and in-office work time, paid time off, and a 401K option for both part-time and full-time employees. Interested in a career at Shepherd of the Lake? We'd love to hear from you. Check out our current openings below. CURRENT OPENINGS Preschool Teacher - Full-time SHEPHERD'S FLOCK PRESCHOOL TEACHER Full Time, Monday - Fridays, 7am-3pm (40 hrs/week min) Reports to Director of Shepherd's Flock Preschool We believe every child deserves the opportunity for a high-quality educational experience. We offer physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual nurturing in a safe, Christian environment. We are seeking a Preschool Teacher to join our organization. Shepherd's Flock Preschool has openings for 2 full-time Preschool Teachers, teaching children ages 3-4 years old in our established full day preschool program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Develops and instructs preschool-aged children in lessons and activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth. • Creates a fun and safe learning environment. • Develops schedules and routines to ensure adequate lessons, physical activity, rest, and playtime. • Maintains the health and safety of students at all times. • Maintains a clean and well-arranged classroom according to the Department of Human Services rules. • Participates in the Fall classroom set-up and Spring take down. • Attends monthly preschool staff meetings. • Completes all required yearly in-service and training hours, including First Aid and CPR. • Builds working relationships and partnerships with families. • Implements individual education plans, individual behavior plans, and health plans as needed. • Implements Department of Human Services rules. • Attends and participates in all family events held throughout the school year. • Attends and participates in Open Houses. • Performs other duties as assigned by Director. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or like degree OR Teacher Qualified according to Department of Human Services OR Assistant Teacher Qualified according to Department of Human Services EXPERIENCE • Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields. • Passionate about working with preschool-aged children. • Ability to build rapport with preschoolers and work collaboratively with their families. • Ability to co-teach and provide a nurturing classroom environment. • Positive and patient demeanor and able to respond appropriately to children's needs. • Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities. • Ability to share your faith with children. • Good oral and written communication skills. PAY Hourly wage starting at $19.00 per hour Paid holidays, compensation for lesson planning and prepping hours, paid training hours, qualify for 401k matching program after 90 days of employment. APPLICATIONS All interested applicants please email your resume to Ann Janisch at annjanisch@sollc.org (mailto:annjanisch@sollc.org)or send it to: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Attn: Ann Janisch 3611 North Berens Road NW Prior Lake, MN 55379 Preschool Teacher - Part-time SHEPHERD'S FLOCK PRESCHOOL TEACHER Part Time, Monday - Fridays, 7am-1pm (30 hrs/week min) Reports to Director of Shepherd's Flock Preschool We believe every child deserves the opportunity for a high-quality educational experience. We offer physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual nurturing in a safe, Christian environment. We are seeking a Preschool Teacher to join our organization. Shepherd's Flock Preschool has an opening for a part-time Preschool Teacher, teaching children ages 4-5 years old in our established full day preschool program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Develops and instructs preschool-aged children in lessons and activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth. • Creates a fun and safe learning environment. • Develops schedules and routines to ensure adequate lessons, physical activity, rest, and playtime. • Maintains the health and safety of students at all times. • Maintains a clean and well-arranged classroom according to the Department of Human Services rules. • Participates in the Fall classroom set-up and Spring take down. • Attends monthly preschool staff meetings. • Completes all required yearly in-service and training hours, including First Aid and CPR. • Builds working relationships and partnerships with families. • Implements individual education plans, individual behavior plans, and health plans as needed. • Implements Department of Human Services rules. • Attends and participates in all family events held throughout the school year. • Attends and participates in Open Houses. • Performs other duties as assigned by Director. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or like degree OR Teacher Qualified according to Department of Human Services OR Assistant Teacher Qualified according to Department of Human Services EXPERIENCE • Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields. • Passionate about working with preschool-aged children. • Ability to build rapport with preschoolers and work collaboratively with their families. • Ability to co-teach and provide a nurturing classroom environment. • Positive and patient demeanor and able to respond appropriately to children's needs. • Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities. • Ability to share your faith with children. • Good oral and written communication skills. PAY Hourly wage starting at $19.00 per hour Paid holidays, compensation for lesson planning and prepping hours, paid training hours, qualify for 401k matching program after 90 days of employment. APPLICATIONS All interested applicants please email your resume to Ann Janisch at annjanisch@sollc.org (mailto:annjanisch@sollc.org)or send it to: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Attn: Ann Janisch 3611 North Berens Road NW Prior Lake, MN 55379 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital, familial, veteran, and citizenship status.

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 (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. 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 (mailto: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 (https://www.sollc.org/realm-request) 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 (mailto: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 (mailto: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

Meet the pastors, directors, and the whole team of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Meet the SOLLC Team Dan Poffenberger Lead Pastor danpoffenberger@sollc.org Dan Poffenberger grew up in Hopkins, MN, and earned degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College, Luther Seminary, and Portland Seminary. He served four churches before joining Shepherd of the Lake as the Lead Pastor in 2015. The mission and values of Shepherd of the Lake – Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Table – have been compelling and central to Pastor Dan’s calling. When he hears our community living these values and describing the importance of this community, it fills him with joy and excitement. Dan lives with his wife Gretchen in a little corner of the woods surrounded by wildlife. They have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, and a wonderful grandson who lights up their lives. Laila Barr Executive Pastor lailabarr@sollc.org Laila Barr earned degrees from The University of Iowa (BLS, 1999) and Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.Div., 2007). She began serving Shepherd of the Lake in 2015, first as Pastor of Lifelong Learning, and now as Executive Pastor. Pastor Laila is passionate about the gospel message of God’s love for and presence with all people – no strings attached. She is in awe of the ways that the people of Shepherd of the Lake show up authentically, lean into this gospel message, allow themselves to be transformed by God’s radical grace, and give so freely of themselves in this world – one day at a time. When she’s not pastoring, Laila’s favorite place is with her family. Together they enjoy skiing and snowboarding, baseball games, rollercoasters, travel, and weight training. Jonathan Rundman Pastor of Worship & Music jonathanrundman@sollc.org Jonathan Rundman graduated from Luther Seminary, was ordained here at SOLLC, and began serving as Pastor of Worship and Music in the summer of 2022. Before becoming a pastor, Jonathan spent 30 years as a freelance musician, writing songs, recording albums, and touring the US and Europe playing concerts. Jonathan and his wife Dawn have two children who attend St. Olaf College. When he’s not writing, playing, recording, or arranging songs, you can find Jonathan shopping in record stores, eating ice cream, and swimming in lakes. Mollie Hamre Pastor of Care and Faith Formation molliehamre@sollc.org Mollie Hamre graduated from Luther Seminary in December 2023 with a Master of Divinity in Word and Sacrament and received a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana University in 2020. Mollie’s experience in the world of ministry has always been focused on people. From leading youth programs to serving as a discernment coordinator for prospective seminarians at Luther Seminary, Mollie’s passion has always been about building relationships and trusting that God is here, working through each one of us. When not working, Mollie can be found playing board games, reading a book, or exploring coffee shops and breweries with her husband, Derek. Kari Unruh Office Manager kariunruh@sollc.org Kari Unruh has worked at Shepherd of the Lake for over 20 years, starting in the role of Living Water Coordinator and has been the Office Manager since 2013. She is a true community connector and has a passion for helping people and solving problems. Kari and her husband, Ken, love music and cooking and have so much fun spending time with their adult children and their dog, Boomer. Eric Foerster Director of Student Ministries ericfoerster@sollc.org Eric Foerster graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Youth Studies and Spanish. Prior to becoming the Director of Student Ministries at Shepherd of the Lake, Eric worked at a residential treatment center and in youth ministry. Eric and his paw-tner in crime, Gizmo, can often be seen playing frisbee on the Shepherd of the Lake campus. Eric and his amazing wife, Mikayla, live in Savage and enjoy adventuring around Minnesota and road tripping to see family in Kansas. Becca Richardson Director of Children's Ministries beccarichardson@sollc.org Becca Richardson holds a BA in Communication and Spanish, and a MA in Education. She is a licensed Teacher and School Administrator. As the Children’s Ministry Director, Becca is passionate about making Shepherd of the Lake’s children and family programming a safe and inclusive place for all families and building community through joyful shared experiences. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, kayaking, petting all the dogs and visiting her favorite place, Lake Superior, with her husband and two children. Andrea Sheridan Children’s Ministry Coordinator andreasheridan@sollc.org Andrea Sheridan joined the SOLLC team as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator in August 2022. An inquiry to volunteer turned into a part-time position and the rest is history. Andrea loves working with children and finding new ways for them to explore their faith. Andrea can often be found cooking, baking, or spending time with her husband and their two children. John Holt Director of Community Outreach, Service, and Mental Health johnholt@sollc.org John Holt began his career in the social work field before discerning a call to ministry. John has a background in community organizing, outreach, and social justice. John is currently finishing his Master's in Clinical Social Work focused on counseling. John, his wife, and daughter love to travel, explore new restaurants and spoil their dog, Toby. John’s other loves include music, sports and BBQ. Melanie Cole Hopes Portage SOLLC Coordinator melaniecole@sollc.org Melanie Cole earned degrees from Seattle Pacific University, Portland Seminary, and Bethel Seminary (D.Min., 2025). Melanie has served families and young adults in ministry & higher education for the last twenty years. She is passionate about supporting and caring for underrepresented people groups and people impacted by trauma. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children exploring the great outdoors. When not with family or working, you can find her cuddled up on a chair with a non-fiction book in hand. Shannon Hoffmann Community Engagement & Events Director shannonhoffmann@sollc.org Shannon Hoffmann has over 20 years of branding, marketing and communications experience with both big corporations and small businesses. Shannon’s passion for branding, storytelling, and connecting with community brought her to the role of Director of Communications and Community Life. When she’s not at SOLLC, Shannon can be found paddleboarding, hiking, reading, or decorating something! Shannon lives in Prior Lake with her husband and their two children. Laurie Schafroth Applications Coordinator laurieschafroth@sollc.org Laurie Schafroth shares her creative and analytical mind in her role as Systems and High School Ministry Coordinator. She has a strong passion for art, including its ability to heal and bring peace to one’s life. She has an eye for detail and loves sharing her gifts to improve spaces and process functionalities. Laurie is driven by her personal mission to be a part of something meaningful and impactful and her roles at SOLLC allow her to do just that. Laurie lives in Prior Lake with her husband and three boys who keep her busy! Karen Maynard Communications Manager karenmaynard@sollc.org Karen has spent her career working in a variety of marketing roles bringing fresh perspectives and ideas on how to reach, connect and develop relationships with a range of audiences. She is a native of Michigan, but is no stranger to Minnesota. With strong family ties to the area, she moved to the Twin Cities and raised two children. David J. Russ Technical Director djruss@sollc.org David J. Russ, Technical Director of SOLLC, is a musician and a sound engineer, who’s been performing since the age of 15. He started at SOLLC nine years ago as the drummer, transitioning to sound production in 2019. On Sundays, you can find him in the Heritage room mixing audio for the live stream. In addition to his work for SOLLC, he performs with Dan Israel, ABBAsolutely Fab, and ELnO. When he's not on stage or mixing sound, he likes to write music that appeals to a select few and watch episodic television with Jenny, his wife of 16 years, and their cat Burton. Leah Toppen Associate Music Director leahtoppen@sollc.org Leah Toppen holds a BA from Luther College, a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University and has been teaching K-12 instrumental music for over 9 years. She began performing piano, trumpet, and organ for congregations when she was just 12 years old. Leah’s love for music led her to Shepherd of the Lake where she recently became Associate Music Director. When she’s not sharing her musical talents at SOLLC, she can be found knitting, sewing, gardening, or paddleboarding. Leah grew up on an organic blueberry farm and now lives in Mound with her husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Lambeau. Lacey Skoglund Accounting Specialist laceyskoglund@sollc.org Lacey Skoglund grew up in Bloomington, MN, graduated from Iowa State University, and has lived in Prior Lake since 2011. Lacey and her family began attending worship online during 2020 and knew quickly that SOLLC would be their church home. Shortly after, Lacey accepted the position of Accounting Specialist. In addition to being excellent with numbers, Lacey enjoys knitting, crafting, and spending time with her husband and three children. Nichole Porath Fractional CFO nicholeporath@sollc.org Nichole Porath started at SOLLC as the Director of Finance in May 2022. She holds a BA in Finance & Math from Gustavus Adolphus College and an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Nichole has over 15 years of experience with both corporate and nonprofit organizations. Nichole lives with her husband and four children in Northfield, MN. She is an avid long-distance runner and enjoys coaching the girls cross country team at Northfield High School. Ann Janisch Director of Shepherd's Flock Preschool annjanisch@sollc.org Ann Janisch has always dreamed of building her own preschool and when she walked into Shepherd’s Flock she realized that her vision for a preschool was already right here. She began working as the Director of Shepherd’s Flock in 2020 and is very passionate about play-based learning. Ann has a BA in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Ann lives in Savage with her husband, three children, and their dog, Dallas. She enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and cheering on her children. Gizmo Staff Resource Pup Gizmo grew up in Kansas City with our Student Ministry Director, Eric Foerster. Prior to coming to Minnesota, Gizmo discovered a love for his frisbee and realized that he can make all of the friends in the world by getting others to play with him. At Shepherd of the Lake, Gizmo spends time with staff, occasionally gets pets from our preschool friends, and helps lead the occasional Living Water small group. He is a beacon of emotional regulation for staff! In his spare time, Gizmo enjoys sleeping, drinking Ruff Chata, days on Lake Minnetonka with family, and carrying his frisbee everywhere he goes.

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