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We are now in the church season of Eastertide which is the period between Easter and Pentecost, the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit and birthday of the Christian Church.  Eastertide is 50 days of basking in the glory of the resurrection, or 50 days of Joy.  For us, Easter is not just one day!  It is a season, a week of weeks, a month & a half, 50 days of celebration after the Day of Resurrection.  Eastertide was originally a season to continue t

In an exciting new initiative to celebrate the energy, creativity, and faith of our youngest members, Shepherd of the Hills will be turning the entire service over to the kids. That’s right—our children will be taking the reins for every part of worship. From greeting at the door to leading prayers, reading scripture, and even guiding the sermon, this marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the life of our church. Ada and Hudson will welcome you at the door with you

Over the past several weeks, members of our congregation have been gathering in homes and shared spaces to answer the question, “What pressures are you facing in this season of your life?” These Heart & Hope gatherings have been filled with honesty, care, and a deep sense that every voice matters. As we begin to wrap up this season, we’re incredibly grateful for the many who opened their homes, facilitated conversations, and showed up with openness and care. Together, we’ve b

We are now journeying through the fifth and final week of the Lenten Season.  From here we celebrate with our palm waving on Palm Sunday before the hard seeking through Holy Week to another celebration on Easter, the Day of Resurrection.  However, there is lots in between those two celebrations that we often miss. We spend 5 weeks preparing our hearts, minds and souls for this, we can’t just jump from the parade in Jerusalem to the empty tomb in the garden.  While Maundy Thur