Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

04/20/2026

Expert Speaker: “Celebrating the Water Cycle and its Climate Connections”
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In response to several neighborhood inquiries about hosting speaking events at the church, we’re pleased to announce this upcoming conversation with Christina Bertea, citizen scientist and graywater expert, for a presentation and discussion on water cycles and climate impacts.

If water, fire, and climate issues are of interest, you’ll want to join us for this event!

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30-8:00pm

at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

401 Grizzly Peak Bvd, Berkeley

Feel free to bring a snack to share; we will also provide some.

12/24/2025

Join us at 5 pm for our Christmas Eve service including our special music program, communion/blessing and fellowship following 🎄🎶✨ We are located in the majestic Berkeley Hills at the corner of the entrance to Tilden Park and Spruce St reservoir 💦

Today is Christmas Eve!

"But the angel said to [the shepherds], 'Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!'" (Luke 2:10-14). —Bread for the Day

10/19/2025

Join us this evening for worship (and enjoy the beautiful weather this morning outside of church). Sign up link in comments below!

09/30/2025

This Sunday we bring the ones who hold our hearts in their paws to worship with us and share treats afterwards! Bring your pets to church with you in body or spirit to receive their blessing. 🐾🌿

08/25/2025

We did *our* THING today! Thank you to all our volunteers who brought sustenance, their muscles and their spirit! As our fearless project coordinator reminded us at the end of the day, 'don't forget to stretch tonight!'

08/22/2025

You are invited to Worship at 10 this Sunday. Work party immediately following! 🪢

08/11/2025

This Sunday, Worship will be held at Hope Lutheran in El Sobrante at 10:30 am. Join us for worship with a potluck immediately following!

Pleas join us with our sibling congregations for our annual outdoor worship. It's been a wonderful way to close out the summer.
Sierra Pacific Synod - ELCA
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Hope Lutheran Church El Sobrante California
University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley
Church of the Cross, Berkeley

05/21/2025

You’re Invited! Join us for great music, refreshments and fun!

MELBA’S KITCHEN – the all-women big band celebrating the formidable jazz contributions of Black women musical geniuses Melba Liston and Mary Lou Williams, and their friends rehearse at Shepherd of the Hills every Thursday evening, and are eager to return the warmth and hospitality to the local community by stirring it up in an atmosphere of kindness, joy, political action, and fun!

🎶 Please join us for this wonderfully engaging event.
🍿 This is a free, family-friendly, community event.
🤩 We look forward to seeing you!

03/31/2025

Easter is quickly approaching and we are planning for our traditional Maundy Thursday meal/worship service the week before. Please click the link below to RSVP and sign up to bring something to share.

We invite you to join us in observance of Maundy Thursday over worship and dinner. Please join us downstairs in our Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. as worship begins with the meal served around 7:00 p.m. We prepare the meal as a modified potluck with a set menu and ask for your help in cooking and/or a...

12/19/2024