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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
Holy Week services: Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 8pm and Good Friday, April 18 at 8pm
Sunday Worship is also live streamed on YouTube at 9am
Congratulations to those receiving their first Holy Communion on April 6th: Amelya Appelbaum, Claire Benfante, Josie Cocuzza, Thomas Henriques, Aubree Sloane, and Daniella Klackowski.
Thank you to Pastor Jack, Nancy Wood, Tara Haidinger, and all the Sunday School teachers for preparing the children for this day.
Easter Egg Hunt!
Sunday, April 13: Two hunts at 2 pm & 3 pm for younger and and older kids. Volunteers are needed from 1-4 p.m. Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex to help.
We are in another year of Sunday School! 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.
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.
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 in September and ending in June.
Communion Preparation in Spring
Adult Christian Education Year-Round:
Brown Bag Bible Study – Wednesdays at 12 PM via Zoom (see calendar listing for exact dates, times, and link)
Adult Bible Study – First and Third Monday evenings at 6 p.m., in-person with a Zoom option (see calendar listing for times, dates, and link)
Come Visit!:
We are located at 246 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871.