Events & Newsletters
Cambodia Mission Trip Fundraiser | Chick-Fil-A
Wednesday, May 20 | 5-8pm
Our next Cambodia Mission Trip fundraiser is at the Town Center Chick-Fil-A in Highlands Ranch on May 20, 5-8pm. A portion of the event sales go toward supporting the mission trip and Ray of Hope. When ordering through the Chick-fil-A app or mobile ordering, use the code: ROHOPE. See you there!
Young Adult Sports Night | 7-9:30pm
Thursday, May 21
All young adults (*18-35 yrs old*), join us weekly to meet people, build friendships, play sports, do laser tag, etc., and have a short group discussion. Bring friends whether or not they attend church! We start in Shepherd’s Gym - please enter on the north side. All meeting times are Thursdays from 7-9:30pm. For any questions, email young.adults@sothfamily.org.
Seeking Him Prayer Group
Not Meeting May 21
Seeking Him Prayer Group will pray on Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm but will NOT meet in person at Shepherd.
Pastor Feldmann: dsfeldmann@comcast.net.
Xtreme Youth Group (Grades 5-8)
Sunday, May 24 | 12:30pm
Our Xtreme Youth group will meet in the Youth Room on Sunday, May 24 at 12:30pm. Please note the date change. RSVP to Sina at 707.326.8666.
young adults (18-35 yrs old)
Sports Night
Thursdays, 7-9:30pm
All young adults (*18-35yrs old*), join us weekly to meet people, build friendships, play sports, do laser tag, etc., and have a short group discussion. Bring friends whether or not they attend church! We start in Shepherd’s Gym - please enter on the north side. For any questions, email young.adults@sothfamily.org.
Young Adult Lunch
Sunday May 24 | 12:15pm
Young Adults will meet for our monthly lunch on Sunday, May 24 at 12:15pm in the Gym. We will decide on the lunch location when we meet. Bring your own money. Contact Sina with any questions-707-326-8666.
Bible Study
Sundays, Beginning June 7 | 9:30am | Atrium
From June 7 through the Summer, the Sunday Young Adult Bible Class will study the book of Revelation. Join Patrick Barnthson Sundays, 9:30am, in the Atrium.
Golden Ticket Trivia & Games
Friday, May 29 | 6-9pm
Join us for more fun with trivia and games! On May 29 from 6-9pm, a night of fun supporting our Cambodia mission trip will include an Italian meal, games, prizes and fun. For tickets and more information, click below.
Vacation Bible School
June 8-11 | 8:30am - Noon
On your mark… get set… go!
A race—but not just any race. A race packed with fun clues, exciting challenges, and a global scavenger hunt like you’ve never seen! But it’s also about another race—the one that began in the Garden of Eden and continues today. The human race.
VBS Volunteers
We have been blessed with more than 125 kids signing up for VBS this year...and it's only April! We would love to make sure we can accept more kids but we can only do that with more volunteers. Please consider joining us in providing an amazing week to almost 150 kids and teaching them about the love of Christ. There are so many ways to volunteer for VBS!
VBS Registration
Join us for The Incredible Race from Answers VBS June 8-11, 8:30am to Noon! We’ll travel from continent to continent, stopping before, during, and after the tower of Babel to discover how this true story still matters in our world today. For any questions, please contact Jodie at jstoltenow@sothfamily.org.
VBS Decorating
Wednesdays, April 15-May 27 | 3-5pm & 6-8pm
Sundays, May 3 & 31 | 12:15-4pm
Help us transform our space for VBS: The Incredible Race! We’re creating fun, colorful decorations inspired by countries and cultures from around the world—and we’d love your help.
Join us any Wednesday from 3–5pm or 6–8pm, starting April 15 through May 27. Come for an hour or stay the whole time—no special skills needed, just willing hands! All ages welcome. Let’s build something amazing together!
Amazon Wish List
You can help off-set our costs of decorating for VBS by purchasing items off our Amazon VBS Wish List. Items will be sent directly to the church for us to use throughout our VBS fun. Thanks for helping!
VBS Carnival
Thursday, June 11 | 6-8pm
Shepherd of the Hills will again host our Vacation Bible School Carnival Thursday, June 11, from 6-8pm. This yearly event brings together VBS students, their families, and members of Shepherd for a fun 'carnival' event. Dinner is provided and served in the Parish Hall. Please come and join our VBS team for fun games and activities as we complete the VBS experience.
Voters' Assembly
Sunday, June 14 | 12:15pm
Our mid-year Voters’ Assembly is on Sunday, June 14 at 12:15pm. We will review progress on various projects and vote to install new Elders and re-elect current Elders. We look forward to you joining us!
Decade Birthday Party
Friday, June 19, 6-8pm
Many of us at Shepherd are entering a new decade of life in 2026. You are all invited to the Gym to celebrate with Pastor Ben, Patrick/Bethany Barnthson, David/Cassie Schlecht, Ben Barstad, Angie Renner, and Gail Black. NO gifts. Seriously! RSVP to Bethany: bebarnthson@gmail.com, 720.403.2060. If you have a decade birthday this year and would like to wear a decade T-shirt at the party, let Bethany know by May 15.
Outdoor Service & Picnic
Sunday, June 28 | 10am
Shepherd will hold its annual Outdoor Service and Picnic Sunday, June 28. Come worship with us at our combined service at 10am in the Quad (grassy area outside the Sanctuary).
Following worship, join us in the Gym for lunch. Chicken and drinks will be provided by our church. Families whose names end in A-M are asked to bring a dessert, and those whose name ends in N-Z are asked to bring a salad or vegetable. Chairs will be provided, or you may bring your own chairs and umbrellas to sit on the lawn.
Summer Nights at Shepherd
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 | 6:30pm
Join us for 3 special midweek evenings of worship, community, connection: a brief evening prayer service and an ice cream social! July 8, 15, 22, 6:30pm.
cambodia mission trip fundraiser
Our trip fundraiser has officially taken off. Stop by the Gym display to help fill the suitcase (details in the Gym). Every ticket represents supplies and support for children in Cambodia. Let’s work together to fill the suitcase and send love across the world!
Lutheranism 101
Tuesdays | 4:30pm | Church Office
Join us for Lutheranism 101, a welcoming introduction to the beliefs, practices, and history of the Lutheran faith. This class is especially geared toward those who are new to Lutheranism or curious to learn more, but all are invited to attend! We meet Tuesdays at 4:30pm in the church office.- Pastor Ben
griefshare | Next meetings
You’ve lost your loved one and have so much to take care of. Your grief is so overwhelming. Is this how you or someone you know is feeling? You’re welcome to join our next session in August or invite someone you know who is grieving the loss of a loved one. All meetings are in the Atrium and include refreshments. More information/registration at griefshare.org.
Loss of a Spouse
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:30-8:30pm
Group Meetings
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
August 18 - November 10, 2026
our mission team wants you
Do you have a heart for the missionaries Shepherd supports? Would you like to contribute to the mission team? Time requirements are minimal: meeting 1x/mo. and 1-2 events that we host during the year.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Maynard Buck, mbuck@comcast.net; Mary Powers, powersworld@live.com; Kevin Holle, kholle64@gmail.com; or Ginny Morgan, v_morgan@sbcglobal.net.
baptism remembrance
As a way to remember and give thanks for our Baptism, the Baptismal font will be filled with water at every service. Before or after worship, you are invited to come forward, dip your finger in the water, and make the sign of the cross on your forehead—a simple reminder you are a baptized and beloved child of God!
Pause to Pray
Shepherd’s 2025-26 theme is: Praying with an Open Heart. We can certainly pray anytime and anywhere, with a formal prayer or a “from the heart” prayer. We can pray for as short a time as it takes to say, “Lord, help!” or as long as we need to pour the contents of our minds and hearts out to our Lord. Having a specific day and time to pray is also helpful! Every Wednesday at 12:12pm you can join us in prayer. We will have the Sanctuary open from Noon to 1pm every Wednesday to use this space to pray. You can read more in the PDF below.
SHepherd's voice NEwsletters
April 2026 Shepherd's Voice Newsletter
March 2026 Shepherd's Voice Newsletter
February 2026 Shepherd's Voice Newsletter
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Missionary Monthly News
Check out the updates from our Missionaries throughout the world. Pray for all missionaries, that the Holy Spirit will open the hearts of the peoples throughout the world to know and hear the love of Jesus and the path to eternal life. Also pray for the health and safety of all missionaries and their families. To read more about our missionaries, please click here.
Communications and Facilities Requests
Have an event you'd like to have at Shepherd, such as a party, committee meeting, basketball pick-up game, etc.? We now have an easier way to do a Facilities Request: an on-line format! This form is also for events you'd like advertised, such as Dads and Donuts, a Missions Food Drive, the Church Picnic, etc. Using this link helps both you and the Shepherd office cover all avenues of readiness and promotion for a successful event.
Please click HERE to use this form.
