What Programs and Activities Does Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Offer?

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Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SOTH) offers a recurring Sunday worship service at 9:30am plus education, service, support, and seasonal events for different ages and needs. Most programs are open to the wider community, not only members. The main recurring options are Sunday worship, adult education after worship, Kids' Connection for grades K–8th (most Sundays, September–May), and WorKship service projects; ongoing support groups include a Grief Group and a Caregiver Support Group. Special events vary by date and are listed on the church's Upcoming Events section.

Sunday Worship

  • Time: Sundays at 9:30am.
  • Format: A communal service with prayer, singing, and listening to God's word together.
  • Dress: Come as you are — the church notes some attenders prefer more formal dress while others wear jeans and a t-shirt.
  • Online option: The service is streamed live at 9:30am, with previous messages available afterward. If the main stream has trouble, the church points to its YouTube channel as an alternative.
  • First Sunday: On the first Sunday of the month, all ages and stages worship together as one group.

Education and Kids' Programs

Adult Education

Bible studies are held after Sunday worship. The church describes education as a key part of spiritual formation, so this is aimed at adults who want to go deeper after the service.

Kids' Connection

  • Meets most Sundays, September through May, at 9:30am.
  • For grades K–8th.
  • Runs alongside the Sunday worship time slot, so families can attend together.

Service: WorKship Sundays

WorKship combines hands-on service projects with worship experiences. It is framed as serving the community by being "the hands and feet of Christ." This suits people who want to pair worship with direct service rather than only attending a service.

Support Groups

Two ongoing groups are open to all members of the community and can be joined at any time:

Group Typical Schedule Location
Grief Group Multiple dates, Tuesdays (e.g., Oct 06) Shepherd of the Hills Library
Caregiver Support Group Multiple dates, Thursdays (e.g., Oct 08) Online via Zoom

The Grief Group meets in person and asks attendees to RSVP. The Caregiver Support Group meets over Zoom, so no travel is required.

Special and Seasonal Events

The church lists upcoming events with dates, locations, and RSVP or "More info" links. Examples from the current listing include:

  • Blessing of the Animals — at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian.
  • Scot Sunday — at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian.
  • Trunk or Treat — at Shepherd of the Hills.

Because these are date-specific, check the Upcoming Events section on the site for the current schedule rather than relying on any single listing.

How to Decide What Fits

  • Want weekly worship, in person or online: Sunday 9:30am service, with live stream and archived messages.
  • Want to study: Adult Education bible studies after worship.
  • Have kids in grades K–8th: Kids' Connection, most Sundays September–May.
  • Want to serve: WorKship Sundays.
  • Need support after a loss or as a caregiver: Grief Group (in person, RSVP) or Caregiver Support Group (Zoom).
  • Want a one-time or seasonal activity: Check the Upcoming Events list for Blessing of the Animals, Scot Sunday, Trunk or Treat, and similar events.

For current times, locations, and any RSVP requirements, use the individual "More info" links on the church's events listing, since schedules and dates change.