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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
Sunday Worship is also live streamed on YouTube at 9am
Blood is urgently needed! Give a little… save lives!
Volunteers at SOTH also needed. Contact Janine Shugan for details.
Sunday School is starting up again soon! Join us for Rally Day on Sunday, September 7th, 2026 10-12am. The kids will celebrate the start of the year with games, and bring the whole family for brunch. 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 for the registration forms for your child’s Sunday School this 2025-2026 school year. Please print and return to Mrs. Wood.
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.