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What is Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church?
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SOTH) is a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation that describes itself as a neighborhood church and a community hub for worship, spiritual growth, service, and care for creation. Its Sunday worship service is held at 9:30am, and the church presents itself as a place of welcome and belonging where people can “come as you are,” with no dress code. You can find current details at Soth.net.
What the church offers
- Sunday worship at 9:30am, in person and streamed live, with past messages available to watch afterward.
- Adult education and Bible studies after Sunday worship, framed as part of spiritual formation.
- Kids’ Connection, a Sunday offering for grades K–8 that meets most Sundays from September through May.
- First Sunday “All Together” worship, when all ages and stages worship as one group.
- Support groups, including a Grief Group and a Caregiver Support Group, both described as open to the wider community and joinable at any time.
- Service and mission, including “WorKship” Sundays that combine hands-on service projects with worship.
- Community events, such as a Blessing of the Animals, Scot Sunday, and Trunk or Treat.
Who it may suit
This is likely a good fit if you want a mainline Presbyterian congregation with a fixed Sunday morning rhythm, intergenerational programming, and explicit openings for service and community care. It may also suit people who prefer to try a service online before attending, or who are looking for a grief or caregiver group without being a member. Families with children in grades K–8 have a clear entry point through Kids’ Connection, while the monthly all-ages service is useful for households that would rather worship together.
A practical next step
Check the upcoming events and the current bulletin before you go, since dates and locations vary—some events are listed at the church library or elsewhere on the property, and the caregiver group meets via Zoom. If you are unsure about Sunday morning, watch the live stream at 9:30am first, then attend in person and stay for the after-worship Bible study to get a feel for the community.
What time is Sunday worship service at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church?
Sunday worship at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church starts at 9:30 AM, according to the church's own site. The service is also streamed live at that time, so you can attend in person or watch from home if you cannot make it.
A few practical details from the same page:
- Kids' Connection meets most Sundays from September through May at 9:30 AM for grades K–8.
- Adult education and Bible studies are held after worship on Sunday mornings.
- First Sundays bring all ages and stages together for a single combined worship service.
- Dress is casual—the church explicitly says to come as you are, with some in jeans and others more formal.
If you're planning a first visit, the 9:30 AM start gives you a natural rhythm: arrive a few minutes early, stay for Bible study afterward if you'd like to meet people, and check the events page for anything special that week—such as the Blessing of the Animals or Trunk or Treat—since those can shift the usual schedule. The site is Soth.net, and the live stream is linked from the same homepage.
How can I watch the Sunday worship service live online?
You can watch the Sunday service live on Soth.net itself. The church streams its 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship with a "Watch Live Here" link on the homepage, and the same page offers recordings of previous messages if you miss the live window.
H3 Practical steps
- Open Soth.net a few minutes before 9:30 a.m. Sunday and use the "Watch Live Here" link.
- If the stream does not load, look for the YouTube channel link the page provides as a backup.
- To catch up later, use the "Previous Messages" link rather than waiting for the next live service.
H3 Who this suits The live stream is most useful for people who are traveling, unwell, caregiving at home, or simply curious about the church before visiting in person. It also helps families who want to sample the service before deciding whether to attend with children.
H3 Trade-offs Watching online gives you the sermon and music without travel or parking, but you lose the shared ritual the church emphasizes—praying and singing in the same room. In-person attenders describe a range of dress, from more formal to jeans and a t-shirt, so there is no need to dress up if you decide to visit.
What programs are available for children and families at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church?
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SOTH) runs a small, clearly family-oriented set of programs. From the site's own listings, the main options are:
- Kids' Connection – Sunday offering for grades K–8, meeting most Sundays September through May at 9:30am.
- First Sunday: All Together – on the first Sunday of each month, all ages and stages worship together instead of separating children out.
- Adult Education / Bible studies – held after Sunday worship; useful for parents who want their own formation while children are in their own program.
- Intergenerational events – Blessing of the Animals, Scot Sunday, and Trunk or Treat appear in the upcoming events list and are the kind of gatherings families typically attend together.
- Support groups – a Grief Group and a Caregiver Support Group, open to the wider community; relevant to families caring for relatives.
Sunday worship itself is at 9:30am, with a livestream and a YouTube channel for previous messages, so a family can try the service before attending in person.
H3: How to choose If you have children in grades K–8, start with Kids' Connection and check whether your first visit falls on a "First Sunday," when everyone worships together and the usual children's programming may not run. If you are new, the livestream is the lowest-commitment way to see the style and length of worship first.
A practical next step: open the site's events page and confirm dates and locations before going, since several events are listed at different venues (the church library, the church building, and an online Zoom link for the caregivers group). See Soth.net for the current schedule and event details.
What support groups does Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church offer?
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church lists two ongoing support groups, both described as open to anyone in the community, not just church members, and both available to join at any time:
- Grief Group — an in-person gathering; the church calendar shows it meeting on recurring dates in the church library.
- Caregivers Support Group — listed with recurring dates and a Zoom link, so it appears to have an online attendance option.
Both are framed as community care rather than closed church programs, which matters if you are not a member or are unsure about attending a religious service just to get support. The practical difference between them is the format: the grief group meets in person, while the caregivers group appears to meet online.
Next step: check the church's Upcoming Events listings for the current dates and times, since the calendar entries shown are recurring rather than fixed. If you are deciding between the two, choose the Grief Group if you are processing a loss and want an in-person setting; choose the Caregivers Support Group if you are supporting someone else and would benefit from joining from home.
For a broader look at the congregation, the main site is Soth.net.
How can I get involved in service and mission at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church?
The main entry point for service and mission at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church is WorKship Sundays, described on the site as hands-on service projects paired with worship experiences — being "the hands & feet of Christ" in the community. If you want a recurring commitment rather than a one-off, this is the place to start.
Practical steps
- Check the Upcoming Events list for the next dated activity (the site lists items such as Blessing of the Animals, Scot Sunday and Trunk or Treat, each with a "More info" link).
- Attend Sunday worship at 9:30am, in person or via the live stream, and use it to ask about current service projects — announcements and the bulletin are where short-notice needs usually appear.
- Join Adult Education after worship on Sunday mornings if you would rather build relationships before taking on a project; mission work at a neighbourhood church usually runs on who you already know.
- Consider the Grief Group or Caregiver Support Group if your form of service is presence and care rather than physical projects. The site notes both are open to all members of the community and can be joined at any time.
Choosing between options
| If you want… | Start with… |
|---|---|
| Hands-on projects, occasional | WorKship Sundays |
| A regular weekly rhythm | 9:30am worship plus Adult Education |
| To serve through listening and support | Grief Group or Caregiver Support Group |
| Family-friendly involvement | All Together first-Sunday worship, Kids' Connection (K–8, Sept–May) |
A realistic scenario: someone new who works weekdays might watch the 9:30am stream for a month, note the WorKship Sundays announcements, then show up to one project — that is a lower-risk way in than committing to a committee.
Next step: open the "More Event Info" section on Soth.net and look for the next WorKship or outreach date, then email or ask in person on Sunday what the project actually involves — tools, duration, whether children can come.
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