Events & Newsletters

  • Annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving Food Drive

    November 1-17

    We are collecting food and grocery gift cards for the needy for Thanksgiving November 1-17. You may drop off food items and gift cards on the tables in the Welcome Center and Gym. Thank you for caring for others in this tangible way!


    Suggested items are:

    • Turkey (preferably a $15 grocery gift card)

    • Chicken broth (1 -14 oz can)

    • Mashed potatoes (1 – 7.2 oz box)

    • Stuffing (1 -6 oz box)

    • Turkey gravy (3 dry packs)

    • Cream of mushroom soup (1- 10 oz can)

    • Onions (“French’s” 1 can)

    • Cranberry sauce (1 – 16oz can)

    • Pumpkin pie mix (1 – 15 oz can)

    • Evaporated milk (1 – 12 oz can)

    • Pie crust (graham cracker 1 tin, or a box of Jiffy pie crust)

  • Breakfast with Baby

    Saturday, November 9

    The October Breakfast with Baby served 26 children from 13 families. After breakfast, Pastor led a devotion which was translated in Spanish. Families then shopped for diapers, wipes, children’s clothing and other available items.


    For the November 9 event, Size 2 & 3 diapers are needed. Assistance in set up beginning at 7:30 am, providing a casserole, serving, visiting with and helping parents shop is always appreciated. Thank you for sharing God’s love.

  • SOS | “Sing One Sunday”

    November 10 & 24

    This is a one-time commitment to sing in the choir! You can sing parts or just melody. We will sing at the beginning of the 8am & 10:45am Traditional services. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Black at 303.707.4364 or gblack@sothfamily.org.


    Sunday, November 10

      + rehearse: November 10, 7:37am, choir loft

      + song: Will Your Anchor Hold

    Sunday, November 24

      + rehearse: November 24, 7:37am, choir loft

      + song: Beautiful Savior

  • Faith Milestones | Teach me to Serve

    Sunday, November 10

    The Teach Me to Serve Faith Milestone explores ways in which Third and Fourth Graders can share their love for Jesus by serving others. During a Worship Service on November 10 the students receive a blessing from their parents and the congregation. The students and their parents will attend a class on Serving Like Jesus and participate in a servant event.

  • Families Growing Together

    Sunday, November 10 | 12-3pm

    You're invited to a fun and exciting afternoon at the Families Growing Together event! Bring the whole family for a day filled with connection, laughter, and adventure. Join us on Sunday, November 10, from 12-3pm in our amazing Kids of the Kingdom Zone. Lunch will be provided, so come hungry for both food and fun!


    Special Feature at 1:30pm-We’re kicking off the holiday season with a family movie! Gather around the big screen for Free Birds, a hilarious animated comedy where two turkeys team up to change history.

  • Active Seniors Luncheon

    Thursday, November 14 | 10:30am

    Please join us for the next Active Seniors Luncheon on Thursday, November 14. Coffee and Conversation begins at 10:30am in the Atrium, with Devotion, followed by lunch and a special program, starting at 11:15am in the Parish Hall. November's program is an inspirational speaker, Jared Prewitt, who will be presenting "Nothing is Hopeless." No RSVP necessary, and a free will offering will be taken.

  • Youth Event at Ascension Lutheran Church

    Saturday, November 16 | 4:30 - 7:30pm

    SHYP & Xtreme Youth are invited to attend Ascension's Trivia Night & Chili Cookoff. We'll meet at Shepherd on Saturday, November 16 at 4:30pm and be back by 7:30pm. No charge for youth but you're welcome to bring an offering. If any adults also want to support Ascension it is a Youth Gathering Fundraiser for them so you can join in the fun and bring a free will offering! If you have any questions, contact Sina at swilliams@sothfamily.org.

  • LWR Quilts & Kits

    Monday, November 18 | 9:30am-12pm

    The next Quilts & Kits meeting is Monday, November 18, 9:30am at Shepherd. All are welcome to join us as we gather to create quilts and kits for world disaster relief. This month, we could use volunteers (sewists and non-sewists) and donations of portable sewing machines. Thanks!

  • GriefShare | Surviving the Holidays

    Saturday, November 23 | 10am-12pm

    Holidays are challenging when you're grieving a loss. Surviving the Holidays provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season. Join us in the Atrium for this holiday seminar on Saturday, November 23 from 10am-12pm. Register at GriefShare.org.

  • Hanging of the Greens

    Saturday, November 30 | 8:30am

    Please join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens on Saturday, November 30 at 8:30am. We will be decorating the Sanctuary and Gym stage for the Advent and CHRISTmas season. Coffee, juice and donuts provided!

  • Gym Chair Set Up Help

    We need one or two men to help set up chairs in the Gym for the 4th Sunday of each month. It generally takes about an hour on the Saturday before. If you can help, please contact sam.scheck@comcast.net.

  • Hiring Early Learning Center Teachers

    How often do you get the opportunity to change the world? Playing a vital role in forming the minds of young children allows you to do that! The education that a child receives at a young age has a huge impact on their future success in school and well into adulthood. Please joins us and become instrumental in that formative education! 

    Shepherd’s Early Learning Center is hiring full and part time teachers. Our job is rewarding, and collaborative and we get to have fun, get our silly on, and along the way meet our goal of teaching and nurturing children in a safe and loving environment.

    Our work environment includes: 
    Casual work attire 
    Lively atmosphere 
    Working with some pretty sweet kids! 

    We are seeking teachers to work in our growing program. It takes a special kind of person to work with young kids every day. The right candidate will have a heart for children and a collaborative approach to working with other adults on our team. If you are energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with children, we would love to talk to you. 

    $20 - $24 /hr. Full or Part Time
    Contact Kristen Hatton: 303-707-4379 ext. 379 
    Email: khatton@sothfamily.org
    Apply at Zip Recruiter : https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/af74e9f1

  • Mortgage Payoff

    Shepherd is sending out this week the detailed information to church members regarding our campaign to pay off our church mortgage. We have received a generous donation whereby a donor has agreed to match up to half of our outstanding mortgage balance. Please make sure to check your home mailbox! You can also give through Elexio and select 'Debt Free Shepherd'.

  • Every One His Witness

    October 6-November 24 | Parish Hall

    Shepherd will provide an 8-week "How To Witness" program entitled “Every One His Witness.” This LCMS course is NOT a door-knocking cold-calling program. Instead, it teaches participants to use the LASSIE approach: Listen-Ask-Seek-Share-Invite-Encourage, to engage in conversations with family and friends who do not attend church regularly.

    • When: 8 Sundays, October 6-November 24, 6:30-8pm
    • Where: Shepherd's Parish Hall
    • Dinner provided
    • Information/to RSVP: John Hoener 303.619.6828 or Don Matern 661.713.4020
  • Table Talks A-Z Podcast

    Table Talks A-Z is a podcast series where Michael Amidei of Shepherd's 'Infinite Grace' and Pastor Greg Zillinger discuss the Christian faith from A to Z. Whether you're a lifelong Christian or just starting to explore your faith, Table Talks A-Z is a great place to start. The hosts are engaging and informative, and they'll help you learn more about the Christian faith in a way that's easy to understand. 


    Table Talks A-Z Podcast

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.