Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - Edina, MN

06/12/2026

Amen!

“Henri’s life was and will continue to be impactful and invitational, not in spite of his struggles, but because of them. He loved people well, he gave all that he had to others, he taught and wrote and lived in such a way that pointed towards God and interconnectedness and care. He was also profoundly lonely, depressed, and could be difficult.” This is a quote from the podcast Radical Sacred. And yet, Henri’s books and life continue to bring hope, healing and enlightenment to those who encounter him in his writings.

06/05/2026

“Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

06/03/2026

HAPPY PRIDE, BELOVEDS! Pr. Yolanda has participated in another writing project, a commentary on Luke 2 for for Unbound:'s Queering the Bible. Check it out!

Luke 2, at its core, is a narrative about God’s breaking into the human story, prioritizing the least, last, and most marginalized, and revealing God's self to be on the side of the oppressed and in opposition to the sin of systems that elevate some and diminish others. As we q***r this pericope, ...

05/31/2026

Relationship is woven into the very nature of God …

The Holy Trinity reminds us that relationship is woven into the very nature of God.

As Creator, God brings life into being. As Savior, God draws near in love and redemption. As Comforter, God remains present, guiding and sustaining us through every season.

At the heart of the Trinity is a relationship of love, shared, given, and received. Created in the image of this relational God, we are called to live in community, practice radical welcome, and care for one another as Christ cares for us.

On this Trinity Sunday, may we give thanks for the mystery of a God who creates, saves, comforts, and continually invites us into deeper relationship with God and one another.



Image: The Trinity by Russian icon painter Andrei Rublev, early 15th century.

05/29/2026

NEIGHBORING AS PRACTICE!

Summer has a way of slipping by faster than we expect. Being intentional about how we want to live—writing things down, naming what matters, choosing experiences on purpose—can help us move from simply passing time to truly savoring it. What’s on your summer bucket list? [image via Jenna O’Brien]

05/25/2026

Today, in honor of Memorial Day, Fred Jensen, a member of our congregation, participated in the 3 PM Taps Across America tribute to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Thank you, Fred, for sharing this meaningful moment with us.

Date correction: Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, may we pause to reflect, give thanks, and care for one another with compassion and grace. Wishing you moments of rest, connection, and peace as we enter the summer season together.