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We invite you to serve with us whether at Shepherd of the Lake, with us in the community, or around the world. Outreach & Service Shepherd of the Lake is committed to sharing God's unconditional love through acts of service. We have opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in service to others! Serve at SOLLC Serve the Wider Community Serve the World Serve on Outreach Teams Hope's Portage SERVE AT SOLLC Looking for ways to share your gifts of service within the walls of SOLLC? Volunteer with one of our many ministries. Serve Communion During Worship Each Sunday we will need 1 team lead and 8 communion servers to help with serving communion. The team lead will be responsible for setting up the communion stations and will need to arrive prior to the service to allow time. Check out our instructional video and sign up to serve. Sunday School Volunteer: Interested in leading a Sunday School group? You do not need a child in the program to be an adult leader. Please contact Andrea Sheridan for more details. Living Water Volunteer: Living water is our middle school faith formation program. Adult Leaders are truly the backbone of the program and are incredible witnesses of faith in action! There is no prerequisite for being a leader. We provide you with all materials, training, and support to make a deep and lasting impact in the lives of our middle schoolers. Please contact Eric Foerster at ericfoerster@sollc.org for more information. Helping Hands: Helping Hands is a life group and a service team rolled into one. Our Helping Hands team provides various types of support and maintenance around the SOLLC building and grounds. Some of their past projects include painting, repairing, organizing, gardening, mulching and creatively solving needs from each ministry. If you have time and passion for this type of service, please reach out to Keith Wanttaja . SOLLC Events or Community Life Activities: We’d love for you to share your talents with our wonderful community! Help us get to know you! Send an email to Shannon Hoffmann if you'd like to help one-on-one, offer a class, co-lead a life group or just connect with others who enjoy the same activities as you. SERVE THE WIDER COMMUNITY Looking for ways to share your gifts of service in the wider community? Check out these opportunities with our SOLLC outreach ministries or community partners. Hope's Portage Hope's Portage is a transitional housing apartment building located across the street from Shepherd of the Lake. It will open in late fall 2025 and will provide 12 apartments for families experiencing homelessness. SOLLC is partnering with Scott County and CAP Agency to support this facility and the residing families. Shepherd of the Lake will provide wrap around services for the residents including a food pantry, starter supply packs, apartment flipping in between family stays, and special activities and events. Learn more and how to volunteer. Community Plate SOLLC, in partnership with Smoke Signals 501c3 Non-Profit, is working to combat food insecurity and gather all people for food and fellowship. We will offer a free monthly community meal the last Thursday of each month from 5:15pm-6:15pm. Volunteer to help prepare, serve, set up, or clean up this meal. Please spread the word and join us! CAP Agency The work we do with the CAP Agency assists and empowers individuals and families to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our community. How Can I Help: 1) Volunteer at the CAP Food Shelf. 2) Volunteer at the CAP Thrift Store. 3) Donate Non-Perishable Food . Please place your food donations in the bin located in the coat closet near main office at SOLLC. SisterLink Sister Link is a service group at SOLLC that provides support for the residents at Passageways (a shelter for trafficked teens and young adults ages 13-24). Our team supplies and leads craft and cooking activities as well as fun and fellowship. This group also facilitates the Gift Link program. Learn more or contact Laura Aase to get involved. Please c ontact John Holt at johnholt@sollc.org with any questions about volunteer service opportunities or to learn more! SERVE THE WORLD 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. OUTREACH & SERVICE LEADERSHIP TEAMS Outreach and Service Leadership Teams gather monthly to plan, develop, and evaluate our outreach and service ministries. Outreach and service teams are volunteer led and report to our Community Outreach Task Force. Click this link for more information or to sign-up! Food Insecurity Team Housing Insecurity Team Mental Health Team Global Outreach Team For questions regarding outreach teams, please contact John Holt at johnholt@sollc.org .

Learn about Sunday worship and what to expect at Shepherd of the Lake Church, including logistics, where to sit, the flow of service, and communion. What to Expect Welcome to Shepherd of the Lake! When you come to worship on Sunday mornings, we want to ensure you feel comfortable with where you’re going and what to expect! Logistics Flow of Service Communion Where to Sit Sunday School LOGISTICS! When you enter through our main doors, our greeters will be there to help you find your way to where you need to go - whether it’s Sunday School, donuts & coffee, or just straight to worship. Feel free to mingle and enjoy conversations or make your way to your seat before worship begins. There are no paper programs or hymnals to grab; all scripture, prayers, and song lyrics are shown on the large screens in each corner of the worship center. Bring a Coffee or Grab One at SOLLC We welcome you to bring a coffee or grab one at church to enjoy during our time together. No Dress Code Come in whatever makes you feel comfortable and most authentically yourself! Kid-Friendly Wiggle Worship Kids were made to move, and we have created a space for them to do just that! We have set up various spots throughout the church that allows children to play and worship together! WHAT'S THE FLOW OF EACH SERVICE? Our worship services are approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. Music is a very important part of who we are at Shepherd of the Lake. We feature a variety of music ensembles, including a professional live band at our 10:30am service. Our 9am service is more traditional, featuring our bell choir, organist, and other choir ensembles. One of our pastors delivers the message each week. Children participating in Sunday School are welcomed into the worship service with a children’s message prior to Communion or the sacrament of baptism. We finish each service with a blessing and a song where the children are welcomed back up front to play musical instruments along with our musicians. Whether it’s your first worship experience with us or you’ve been with us for some time, we hope that you’ll always feel welcomed with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table! COMMUNION Everyone is welcome to take communion, regardless of age, faith, and membership status. This is God’s meal, and all people should have access to the grace of God made known to us in Communion. Gluten-Free Options We offer a Gluten-Free Holy Communion option upon request. Just ask when you come up for communion. Communion Servers Each Sunday a team of volunteers assist with setting up the communion stations and serving communion during worship. If you're interested in serving in this way, learn more on our Serve page. WHERE TO SIT? We are blessed with ample space for our community to worship together. Not sure where to sit? See the various seating options available below and make yourself at home wherever you feel most comfortable. Balcony Seating Our balcony level is lined with chairs for people who are looking for stadium-type seating and/or easy wheelchair access. Main Floor Seating We offer a mix of chair seating and round tables on the main floor. The round tables offer space for kids (and grownups!) to color or have snacks. Behind the round tables is a playroom where kids can hang out with their grownups. Tiered Section Seating Our tiered section seating includes chairs on the left side of our worship area (when you’re looking at the main stage). This section also includes a children’s play area. SUNDAY SCHOOL Children ages 3 (toilet independent) through fourth grade are welcomed in Sunday School. Children must be registered to attend Sunday School for safety and preparation purposes. Want to check it out before committing to the program year? Sign up for a free preview session, offered monthly. Membership is not required to take part in Sunday School. Learn More QUESTIONS? Have further questions about what to expect when you come to worship at Shepherd of the Lake? Contact Jonathan Rundman at 952-230-2960 or jonathanrundman@sollc.org .

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church outdoor summer worship on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm in the courtyard. Join us for campfire songs, communion, reflection and s'mores. S'More Worship Join us for S'More Outdoor Worship Services in our courtyard on May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14 & September 11 (the 2nd Thursday of each month) at 7pm. We'll gather for fun and fellowship, prayer and praise, a scripture reflection, and Holy Communion. WHAT TO EXPECT MUSIC & SONGS VOLUNTEER TO HELP Expect What to Expect S’More Worship Dress casually & comfortably Bring a water bottle Bring a chair or blanket to sit on Caregivers will need to supervise children making s’mores Service will be about 40 minutes We will meet in the Student Center if weather is an issue Bring a device to access song lyrics Everyone is welcome! It'll be a wonderful intergenerational worship experience in a summer camp environment, outside in our lovely natural surroundings. SMore Music MUSIC September 11 Click on the link to the pdf for the words for today's music! Music for September 11 includes: Earth and All Stars You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore Create In Me Songs for September 11 Volunteers Needed Contact Pastor Jonathan to volunteer! Set-up Fire Tender Communion Server S'More Table Manager Clean Up Chair Stacking Smore Help

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.

Our Living Water Adult Leaders are truly the backbone of our program. There is no prerequisite for being a small group or welcome team leader. Living Water Adult Leader Information Our Living Water Adult Leaders are truly the backbone of our program and are incredible witnesses of faith in action! There is no prerequisite for being a small group or welcome team leader; you don't need to be a theologian, teacher, or have any experience leading students. We will provide you with all materials, training, and support to make a deep and lasting impact in the lives of our middle schoolers. What to Expect Background Checks More Leader Info Leader Guides WHAT TO EXPECT Small group leaders will journey with a group of 6+ students each Wednesday evening to connect, lead interactive discussions, and have fun! Leaders will be provided with a Leader Guide each week, training along the way, and support from our welcome team, to ensure that everyone feels safe and affirmed. Your Role as a Living Water Leader: Provide a safe space for faith and life exploration. Model healthy mentor and peer relationships. Plant seeds of faith while leaving space for questions and a wide range of perspectives. Hold space for imperfection, growth, struggle, and new ideas. Welcome and affirm all students and leaders with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. Have Fun!!! CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Creating a safe environment for our children and adolescents is of the utmost importance at SOLLC. All adult volunteers working with minors are required to submit to a confidential criminal background check every other year. Background information is confidential and follow-up will only occur should something flag on your report. All adult volunteers must have a current background check on file to be eligible to volunteer with minors. Please follow the steps below to complete your background check application and review all Mandated Reporter expectations. Background Check Application MORE LEADER INFO Mandated Reporting As adult leaders working with minors, we are called to be aware of and report any suspected abuse or neglect in our community. It is crucial that you read the Mandated Reporting & Best Practices Guide . If you have any questions regarding your role as a mandated reporter, please contact John Holt at johnholt@sollc.org . Absences If you know you will be absent on a night you are leading, please try to find another parent or leader to take your place. If you are sick or have an emergency, do your best to let us know so we can find coverage for your group. For questions on leader absences, please email ericfoerster@sollc.org or laurieschafroth@sollc.org . LEADER GUIDES Shepherd of the Lake will provide you with a very simple and straightforward leader guide that will connect to the evening's theme and message. Our goal for each session is for you to have time to connect, read the Bible, have faithful discussions, and pray together. Unit #1 Leader Guide

Whether you've experienced the death of a loved one or you're planning ahead, Shepherd of the Lake will help support you on your journey. Funerals Funerals create an important space for both grief and celebration of the lives we share with our loved ones. Whether you've experienced the death of a loved one or you're planning ahead, Shepherd of the Lake will help support you on your journey. Typical funeral accommodations include a meeting with a pastor, visitation, funeral worship service, burial/internment, and luncheon. We want to help celebrate your loved one in a way that is meaningful for you and your family, so if you’re thinking of something a little different, please let us know. We will do our best to honor your ideas. Frequently Asked Questions My loved one just passed away, what do I do? You have a couple of choices: 1. Call Shepherd of the Lake at 952-230-2988 and ask for the pastor on call. If no one answers or it is after hours, you will be prompted to the pastor on call. 2. Call a local funeral home. Shepherd of the Lake uses Ballard-Sunder (952-447-2633), McNearny-Schmidt (952-445-2755), or White (952-894-5080). Do I need to be a member to have my or my loved one’s funeral at Shepherd of the Lake? No, you do not have to be a member. How many attendees can Shepherd of the Lake accommodate? Shepherd of the Lake can accommodate up to 800 people. Can I plan for my funeral now? Absolutely! Many families are grateful when the preferences of their loved ones are known and can be honored upon their passing. You can start preparing by using our Funeral Planning Guide which is available by emailing kariunruh@sollc.org.(mailto:kariunruh@sollc.org) What does a funeral include and cost? When you have a funeral at Shepherd of the Lake, our funeral accommodations include clergy honorarium, musician, AV tech, custodial, luncheon coordinator, bulletins, and a building site fee. These accommodations typically cost around $1,150 when a funeral home is planning with the family and around $1,250 when no funeral home is used. Soloists/Cantors are also available for an additional $100 honorarium, and the cost of food for a luncheon is an additional cost of $3 to $4 per person. Is clergy available for offsite funerals? Yes, clergy is available for offsite funerals for a $250 honorarium. Please contact the main office at 952-230-2928 for more information on off-site funerals. I am having my loved one’s body cremated by the Cremation Society. Do I need a funeral home also? No, you do not, but it is highly recommended. There are a lot of steps involved, everything from ordering death certificates, submitting obituaries, providing a guest book, setting up for the visitation, and the list goes on. Funeral homes do all of this for you so you can focus on your family and not have to worry about all of the logistics. Do funeral homes also perform cremations? Yes, most of them do.

We offer a variety of adult learning opportunities and classes throughout the year. Join us for support groups, yoga, parenting classes, and more. Adult Learning At Shepherd of the Lake, we deeply value intellectual curiosity, questions, and conversation. We engage faith with our whole selves – body, mind, and spirit. Please don’t check your brain at the door! Wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to take part in our Adult Learning classes and workshops with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table! Check back often throughout the year as we are continuously adding Adult Learning classes and events. Upcoming Events Lead Pastor Installation Sun, Apr 19 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info Learn more Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, Apr 21 Shepherd of the Lake, Lower Great Room More info RSVP Baptism Prep Class - April 2026 Thu, Apr 23 Zoom Class More info RSVP Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Apr 25 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info Learn more Lakeside Youth Orchestra to play at the 9am worship service April 26th Sun, Apr 26 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info Learn more Favorite Things Spring Tea Party Sun, Apr 26 Shepherd of the Lake, Upper Great Room More info RSVP Empty Nester Dinner Club Tue, Apr 28 Shepherd of the Lake, Upper Great Room More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Plate Meal Thu, Apr 30 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info Learn more Speaker Event: Climate Change in MN with Mike Augustyniak Tue, May 05 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info RSVP Pastor Dan's Celebration Sunday Sun, May 17 SOLLC Upper Great Room More info Shepherd's Flock Preschool Summer SPLASH 2026 Mon, Jun 08 Shepherd's Flock Preschool More info RSVP Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) 2026 Mon, Jun 08 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info RSVP Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 10 Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church More info Learn more Living Water Service Trip 2026 Thu, Jun 18 Duluth More info Learn more High School Service Trip 2026 Sun, Jul 12 Kansas City More info Learn more Shepherd's Flock Preschool 2026/27 Tue, Sep 08 Shepherd's Flock Preschool More info RSVP Travel to Egypt with Pastor Laila Email Laila today for more information! Egypt More info Learn more Part-time and Full-time Preschool Teachers Apply today! Shepherd's Flock Preschool More info Learn more Load More HAVE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS? For more information on Adult Learning opportunities or ideas, please contact Shannon Hoffmann at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org .

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

We invite you to serve with us whether at Shepherd of the Lake, with us in the community, or around the world. Feed My Starving Children MobilePack February 2nd-8th SOLLC is hosting the South Metro MobilePack from February 3rd-8th. Adults and children 5 years and older will measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags and prepare boxes for shipping. By volunteering, donating, or fundraising, your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in need around the world. At least 6,200 children die each day from hunger-related causes (UNICEF). Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. The process is simple: People just like you donate funds for the meal ingredients. Volunteers hand-pack the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world. Kids are fed and lives are saved! >> Sign Up to Pack Meals >> Donate Now DONATE Your support matters! Each meal costs about 29 cents and in one 2 hour shift most volunteers can pack a box of food, about $60 worth. It is not too late to give! Donate Now DONATE PACK MEALS Sign up now to help with packing! Adults and children 5 years and older will measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags and prepare boxes for shipping. Sign up to help! Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied PACK thumbnail_img_2174 thumbnail_img_2159 thumbnail_img_2160 thumbnail_img_2174 1/12 FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Learn More

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

Lakeside Studios (as part of the Music & Arts Ministry at SOLLC) is excited to offer a 6 week theatrical program for children ages 2nd-8th grade! Lakeside Music & Arts Studio presents the children's theater musical production Malice in the Palace The Story of Esther PERFORMANCES Feb 20 and Feb 21, 7pm Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church The Lakeside Music & Arts Studio is thrilled to announce another year of children's theater at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (SOLLC). This year's musical production is "Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther." This fun, faith-filled musical retells the inspiring story of Esther — a young woman whose courage and compassion change the course of history. Through humor, music, and heart, we’ll explore what it means to stand up for what’s right and trust that God can use each of us “for such a time as this.” AUDITIONS Dec 16, 5-8pm Lower Great Room SOLLC We're seeking young aspiring artists, singers, and actors in 3rd-8th grade to bring this story to life! The show will be directed and led by a talented team of high school and college-age mentors who are passionate about theater and love helping younger artists grow their gifts. Whether you love to sing, act, dance, or just want to try something new — this is your chance to be part of a creative, joy-filled, faith-centered production. Signup Today! DONATE PACK Meet Dr. Kari Miller Vaupel Artistic Director, SOLLC Children's Theater Productions Kari is the founder of Musicals with a Mission, Rehearsals Dec 18, 6-7:30pm Whole Cast Read-Through Sundays and Thursdays, 6-8pm Jan 4, Jan 8 Jan 11, Jan 15 Jan 18, Jan 22 Jan 25, Jan 29 Feb 1, Feb 5 Feb 8, Feb 12 Feb 15, 5-8pm Dress Rehearsal Feb 18, 6-8pm Dress Rehearsal Feb 19, 6-8pm Dress Rehearsal IMPORTANT DATES Dec 16 AUDITIONS 5-8pm Lower Great Room Please prepare a short monologue and one song. An accompanist will be available if needed. New to auditions? Reach out to Artistic Theater Director, Kari Miller Vaupel for help finding monologue material and/or music resources. We’re excited to cheer you on! Dec 18 REHEARSAL 6-9pm Lower Great Room Parent orientation and read through. For more information contact Leah Toppen .

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

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Baptism Prep Class - April 2026 Thu, Apr 23 More info RSVP Speaker Event: Climate Change in MN with Mike Augustyniak Tue, May 05 More info RSVP Pastor Dan's Celebration Sunday Sun, May 17 More info Multiple Dates S'More Worship 2026 Wed, Jun 10 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 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 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

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.