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Life groups at Shepherd of the Lake are a great way to connect with others in the same stage of life, that have similar passions or are interested in new learning opportunities. Life Groups Life Groups are a great way to grow in your relationship with God and with other people who: Are in the same stage in life Have similar passions for service or connection Are interested in extended learning opportunities Or some combination of the three! If you would like to join a SOLLC Life Group, check out our opportunities below. HIKING CLUB Monthly, Various dates/times Love to get outdoors and hike? Join the SOLLC Hiking Club! This group will try new hikes all year round, sharing and reflecting together as we hike. Hikes will generally be 2-3.5 miles in length, potentially working up to some bigger hikes depending on the location & time of year. We'll try to generally stay local, but are open to the possibility of making a bigger hiking trip once a year. Upcoming Hikes: Sat, May 30, 9:30-11am - Spring Lake Park Contact Leah Felsenthal for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page. EMPTY NESTERS DINNER CLUB If you are interested in connecting with others over a delicious meal, this might be the group for you! Dinner groups are formed of 8 people who will dine together once a month for one year. If you are interested in learning more or joining the fun, please contact Shannon Hoffmann ART AND SOUL Monthly, Second Monday of each month, 6pm Do you love art, design, and organization? Help us implement our worship center visions as this space is transformed throughout the year for different services and events. Some projects envisioned are: chancel decoration, seasonal decor, sacristy supply organization, music and theater event preparation, and set-up for festival Sundays (such as Advent). This is a new life group - the first meeting is Monday, May 11 at 6pm. Sign up here . Or reach out to Pastor Jonathan or Leah Toppen if you are interested in joining this group, but can't make the meeting. THEOLOGY ON TAP Monthly (October - April) One topic. One brew. One hour. This group meets the first Monday of each month from at Badger Hill Brewing from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm from October through April. No need to sign up. Join the group as you are able or contact Pastor Mollie to learn more. HELPING HANDS Various Dates and Times Helping Hands is a life group and a service team rolled into one. Our Helping Hands team provides various types of support and maintenance around the SOLLC building and grounds. Some of their past projects include painting, repairing, organizing, gardening, mulching and creatively solving needs from each ministry. If you have time and passion for this type of service, please reach out to Keith Wanttaja . MUSIC MINISTRY We have a variety of ways for people to participate in music, no matter the level of experience, whether it's singing in a choir, ringing the bells, rocking out with the band, or taking music lessons. See our music options. WOMEN, WELLNESS & NATURE Monthly This group offers women the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and the holistic benefits of nature while engaging in fun, planned activities! The group meets monthly. Upcoming Events: May 27, 6:30-8pm: Birds & Turtles Hike Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve Enjoy a peaceful sunset hike around Minnregs Lake within Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve. We'll learn about the endangered Blanding's turtle and its nesting habits and take time for some spring birding along the trail. Bring binoculars if you have them to spot birds and wildlife as the evening light settles over the lake. Please bring a water bottle, bug spray if you'd like, and note that there is no restroom at this trailhead (sorry!) so come with an empty bladder if possible. June 23, 6:30pm: Exploration Hike Lakeville's Ritter Farm Park Ritter Farm Park sits on an estimated 340 acres of historic farmland. Much of the park remains in its natural state including an extensive trail system used for hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Hike for an hour and then enjoy some refreshments in the picnic area. Contact Deb Hoger at djhoger@hotmail.com to join or learn more. PEACEMAKERS QUILTING GROUP Thursdays, 1pm This group meets every Thursday at 1pm at SOLLC to create quilts for people in need while enjoying fellowship and friendship. Also, they are in need of fabric donations! New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Mizerny to join. BOOK CLUB Stay tuned for the next session coming Fall 2026 3 books. 3 months. 3 genres. The books this session will explore the theme of joy. Each month we will discuss one book and at the end, compare themes or lessons learned from all three. Please come to the first meeting having already read our February choice. GATHER: WOMENS EVENING BIBLE STUDY Thursday evenings An evening Bible Study group comprised of women of all ages. This is a very inclusive group that loves sharing, studying, and learning. Contact Maria Lambert to learn more. HAVE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS? Have an idea for a life group you would like to lead or questions about our life groups? Contact Shannon Hoffmann, Engagement & Events Director, at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org .

Join Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake for worship, events, music, and more. All are welcomed and loved! OPEN HEARTS. OPEN MINDS. OPEN TABLE. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. Values Worship I'm New Prayer List & Request SUNDAY WORSHIP at 9am & 10:30m | LIVESTREAM during both services Welcome to Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA Shepherd of the Lake is an ELCA Lutheran church with a vibrant and connected congregation, located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, working together to figure out what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st century. We offer a variety of worship options, programs, and events for everyone of all ages, genders, and life circumstances, and are committed to being a place where you know that you are loved, valued, and welcomed - just as you are. No matter where you are in life... Children Adult Middle School Family High School Life Events ...we'll meet you where you are. Whether you're looking to join a church, wanting to get involved, going through a rough time, or even questioning your faith, Shepherd of the Lake is here for you. I'm New Care & Support Community Life Faith Questions Frequently Asked Questions There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh. View all FAQs 5,000+ Active in the Church Youth Participants 605+ Community Events 294+

Meet our teachers So many great people sharing their talents! Instruction Flute Clarinet Bass Clarinet Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone Piano (beginner piano only) Summer Availability offering lessons June and August Christopher Anderson Chris has been a private music instructor for over 16 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music industry at Minnesota State University, Mankato where he was involved with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Mavericks, Pep Band, and Pit Orchestras for their Department of Theatre. During his college career, Mr. Chris got to perform with Bobby Shew, Denis BiBlasio (Maynard Ferguson’s baritone saxophonist), and was an intern as a Sound Technician at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. Currently, he is the Sound Technician for the band called The Stand Ups, a cover band that plays classic rock hits and soul R&B classics with a unique sound. Mr. Chris lives in Shakopee with his wife, two daughters, and Golden Doodle/Australian Shepard, Max. When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with the family at the cabin, being a dance dad, watching sports (especially the Vikings), and listening to jazz music. Instruction Voice (ages 7-12) Voice (18+) Piano (ages 7+) Summer Availability no availability for lessons June, July, August Patti Arntz Patti 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 and Drake University, and a Master’s degree in education from the University of St. Thomas. Miss 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. She also 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. Instruction Voice (ages 12+) Piano (basic fundamentals) Music Theory Summer Availability offering lessons June, July, and August Robert Graham Rob has been a private music and voice instructor, professional singer, choral conductor and arts administrator for 13 years. He is passionate about working with teens and adults of all ages, and witnessing the positive benefits and health outcomes of ongoing participation in the arts. He earned a 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. Mr. Rob is currently the Learning and Engagement Manager at VocalEssence, a leading choral arts organization based in Minneapolis. He is 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. He is also a member of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and the Schola Cantorum at the Basilica of St. Mary, 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 he's 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. Instruction Piano (ages 6+) Ukulele (ages 7+) Guitar (ages 9+) Violin/Fiddle (ages 7+) Summer Availability offering lessons June and July, and lessons resume in September Bonnie Hallettt Bonnie has been a private music teacher for over 50 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music and art at Moorhead State University and received a Master's in Music and Art at San Diego State University. During her teaching career, Miss Bonnie has taught grades 1, 5-8 in Music, Art, English, and Reading. She played violin in country and bluegrass bands and for the Greater Grand Forks Symphony. She also headed up a bluegrass band called Prairiegrass, that played the greater metro area for a number of years and at Minnesota Bluegrass Association festivals. Miss Bonnie lives in Prior Lake and enjoys visiting her four grandchildren, driving to lakes and state parks, and singing in the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church choir. Instruction Piano (ages 6+) Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Baritone Tuba Summer Availability offering lessons June and August Leah Toppen Leah has 11+ years of experience teaching and directing K-12 classroom music and band in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College and received a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Miss Leah has performed trumpet with the Marshfield Symphony Orchestra, Winona Brass Band, Winona Community Band, Prior Lake Windjammers, and is currently a member of the Delano Community Band. She is also a member of a brass quintet, PentaSonix, who performs around the metro area. Miss Leah has also been performing piano and organ for congregations in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 20+ years and enjoys accompanying local choirs and soloists. Currently, she is the organist, accompanist, and festival music director at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Miss Leah lives in Mound with her husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Lambeau. When she is not teaching or performing, she enjoys going to Minnesota United and Timberwolves games, hikes, paddle boards, and enjoys, playing reading, sewing, and knitting.

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 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. Meet the Teachers Music Lesson Calendar 2025/26 New music student registration 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)

< Back Patti Arntz Patti 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 and Drake University, and a Master’s degree in education from the University of St. Thomas. Miss 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. She also 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. Previous Next

< Back Robert Graham Rob has been a private music and voice instructor, professional singer, choral conductor and arts administrator for 13 years. He is passionate about working with teens and adults of all ages, and witnessing the positive benefits and health outcomes of ongoing participation in the arts. He earned a 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. Mr. Rob is currently the Learning and Engagement Manager at VocalEssence, a leading choral arts organization based in Minneapolis. He is 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. He is also a member of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and the Schola Cantorum at the Basilica of St. Mary, 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 he's 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. Previous Next

< Back Christopher Anderson Chris has been a private music instructor for over 16 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music industry at Minnesota State University, Mankato where he was involved with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Mavericks, Pep Band, and Pit Orchestras for their Department of Theatre. During his college career, Mr. Chris got to perform with Bobby Shew, Denis BiBlasio (Maynard Ferguson’s baritone saxophonist), and was an intern as a Sound Technician at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. Currently, he is the Sound Technician for the band called The Stand Ups, a cover band that plays classic rock hits and soul R&B classics with a unique sound. Mr. Chris lives in Shakopee with his wife, two daughters, and Golden Doodle/Australian Shepard, Max. When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with the family at the cabin, being a dance dad, watching sports (especially the Vikings), and listening to jazz music. Previous Next

Through our prayer list, our community can pray for others and submit their own requests for prayer or care. Prayer List & Request Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 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 their own requests for prayer or care. Prayer List Prayer Request Form Care Request Form Peace Prayer Almighty, ever-living God, In whose hand lies every living heart, Look with favor, we pray, On those who have authority over us, That through all the world, the assurance of peace. May be made secure. —-Amen PRAYER LIST Prayers for Healing & Support Nicole Marschall, friend of Jane Hansen Reese Hanson, granddaughter of Ed and Becky Hanson Jim Wehri, Dawn Vacik's dad Erica Haugen, daughter of Cory & Tony Haugen Annabelle, Stacy Boyer's Niece Linda Anderson Brad Patchin Robert Hall, friend of Scott and Jo Sindelar Breck Stovern Blair Haesly, daughter of Linda Anderson Erica Keimig George Doheny Rita Horkey Donna Schiff Bob Breeschoten Sue Galazen Maria Lambert Renee Clark Jack Wolstenholm Vi and Bill Stemmer Shawn Eells Roger Clark Marilyn Anderson Anna, friend of Sherrie Consoer Mason DeMuse, Kristi Peck's grandson Sheri Epps, Jane Hansen's goddaughter Mother of Ann Janisch Carol Vilendrer Mark Torgerson, friend of Bob and Geri Greeley Trevor Epps and family Tim Emerson, friend of Ken and Kari Unruh George & Tina Wheatcroft John, brother of Ann Janisch Joseph Welter, father of Brett Welter Kristina Hammitt, daughter of Sharon Van Wilgen Jon Miller Lynnsy Kamrud Connie Lano Gary Marshall, friend of Jane Hansen Laurie Carlson Greg Clark, Wayne Clark's son Liam Peterson Kathy B, friend of Brooke Whaylen Lorena Price, friend of Paula Peterson Prayers for Comfort Family and friends of Kristen Mauricio upon her passing Gail Barsness, family and friends upon the passing of Gail's husband Bob. PRAYER REQUEST FORM First Name Last Name Email Phone How are you connected to SOLLC? Choose an option Prayer Request For Are they connected to SOLLC? Choose an option Has the family given permission? Choose an option What is your relationship with the person to be prayed for? Details as to reason or nature of need for prayer request: Publication Options / Confidentiality Choose an option How can we support you? Choose an option Submit Prayer Request Form Submitted Care Form 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 Prayer Request Form Submitted

We offer many opportunities for students to share their gifts of leadership in this community. Check out the current leader opportunities. Student Leadership at SOLLC We offer many opportunities for students to share their gifts of leadership in this community. Check out the opportunities below or contact us if there is a specific leadership opportunity you are looking for. Contact Eric Foerster at ericfoerster@sollc.org if you have any questions. CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES Living Water Leader Our student leaders are amazing and walk alongside our Living Water students each Wednesday. We would love for you to share your faith and creativity with some incredible middle schoolers? Click the link below to join the Living Water leadership team this year! Become a Living Water Leader Living Water Student Band Do you play an instrument? Want to share your musical talents with some awesome middle school students on Wednesday nights this year? Contact Eric Foerster at ericfoerster@sollc.org for more information and/or to sign up for an audition! Sunday School Leaders There are many opportunities to help our preschool and elementary-aged kids have a fun community-building experience in Sunday School. They absolutely adore our student leaders! Click the link below to become a part of the team that makes Sunday School such an awesome experience. 9:00 am Sunday School Leader Registration 10:30am Sunday School Leader Registration Student Garden Project Do you care deeply about the environment and taking care of God's creation? Interested in serving others? Join our Student Garden Project (led by Paula Thompson) and help grow vegetables throughout the summer to donate to the local Cap Food Shelf. 1/1

< Back Leah Toppen Leah has 11+ years of experience teaching and directing K-12 classroom music and band in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College and received a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Miss Leah has performed trumpet with the Marshfield Symphony Orchestra, Winona Brass Band, Winona Community Band, Prior Lake Windjammers, and is currently a member of the Delano Community Band. She is also a member of a brass quintet, PentaSonix, who performs around the metro area. Miss Leah has also been performing piano and organ for congregations in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 20+ years and enjoys accompanying local choirs and soloists. Currently, she is the organist, accompanist, and festival music director at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Miss Leah lives in Mound with her husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Lambeau. When she is not teaching or performing, she enjoys going to Minnesota United and Timberwolves games, hikes, paddle boards, and enjoys, playing reading, sewing, and knitting. Previous Next

< Back Bonnie Hallettt Bonnie has been a private music teacher for over 50 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music and art at Moorhead State University and received a Master's in Music and Art at San Diego State University. During her teaching career, Miss Bonnie has taught grades 1, 5-8 in Music, Art, English, and Reading. She played violin in country and bluegrass bands and for the Greater Grand Forks Symphony. She also headed up a bluegrass band called Prairiegrass, that played the greater metro area for a number of years and at Minnesota Bluegrass Association festivals. Miss Bonnie lives in Prior Lake and enjoys visiting her four grandchildren, driving to lakes and state parks, and singing in the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church choir. Previous Next

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

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. Lesson Schedule - Year at a Glance Blue indicates lesson week, orange is make-up lessons, stars are recitals. There will be 6 sessions of lessons; registration will close two weeks prior to the start of a session. Each session includes 5 lessons. L esson times will be scheduled with the teacher directly, based on Student/Teacher availability. Lessons will be offered for Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin/Fiddle, Drumset, and Percussion! The next session is:

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

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church offers a variety of worship service options, including in-person, livestream, or call-in services. Worship With Us Shepherd of the Lake offers a variety of worship options - in-person, livestream, or call-in services. Wherever it works best for you to worship, we’ll meet you there with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. Not a member? No problem. There is no prerequisite for participating in any of our worship services or events. S'MORE WORSHIP June 10 and 24 July 8 and 22 Aug 12 and 26 7 :00 pm, SOLLC Courtyard Join us for our outdoor summer S'More Worship services in the courtyard at 7pm from June through August. We'll gather for fun and fellowship, prayer and praise, a scripture reflection, and Holy Communion. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy s'mores over the fire afterwards. It'll be a wonderful intergenerational worship experience in a summer camp environment, outside in our lovely natural surroundings. SUNDAY WORSHIP September 14 - May 17 9:00am Our first-service music team will be led primarily by o rgan and choir, incorporating communal songs that are both old and new, w hile featuring classical, folk, and jazz instrumentation. Watch from home! 10:30am Our second-service music team leads us down new paths in worship, incorporating communal songs and hymns that are band-led, featuring many forms of instrumentations and music genres. Watch from home! May 24 - September 6 9 :00 am Our summer service music team offers a blended music experience, incorporating communal songs and hymns that are band-led, featuring many forms of instrumentations and music genres. Watch from home! WORSHIP FROM ANYWHERE Livestream Worship Worship from the comfort of your home or wherever you are by joining the live stream of our Sunday service. Can' t watch live? No worries! All the videos are saved to go back and watch whenever it works for you. Watch Services Call-In Worship On the road and don't have time to come to our services or watch online? Call in to hear our phone service each week, which features a scripture, a message, and a prayer at 952-230-1030 . Call-in Service