Shepherd of the Hills welcomes people of all backgrounds
to meet, learn, share and celebrate the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
A vibrant faith community of Northwest New Jersey in Sussex County.
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Thanks for visiting our internet home. We pray that you are enriched and encouraged to join us in worship, fellowship, and service to God’s people in New Jersey or wherever you may be.

Worship of Word and Sacrament: Sundays at 9am

Sunday Worship is also live streamed on YouTube at 9am

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Another year of Sunday School began on September 15! New children are always welcome. Our superintendent Nancy Wood and volunteer teachers do a wonderful job educating our youngest generation. Please share the news of our Christian Education with friends and neighbors.

Click here to register your child in Sunday School for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Our congregation generously donates our time, treasure, and talents. Explore the Outreach and Giving menu tabs above to find ways to help SOTH give to our community.

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Worship Schedule

9 AM – Worship of Word and Sacrament

Christian Education September through June:
Confirmation for students 7th through 8th grade. This is a self-study program. Please see Pastor Jack for details.
Sunday School for age 4 to 6th grade – Sundays during service from 9:15 – 10 a.m. starting Sept. 10, 2023 and ending June 2024.

Communion Preparation in Spring

Adult Christian Education Year-Round:
Brown Bag Bible Study – Wednesdays at 12 PM via Zoom (see calendar for exact dates and time)
Adult Bible Study – First and Third Monday evenings at 6 p.m.

Come Visit!:
We are located at 246 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Come and see.  God is always making us new to serve as God’s hand and feet for this world.