Shepherd of the Valley

04/04/2026

Easter Sunday - Join us for Sunday Service!
10:30!

07/27/2023

How can we keep from singing? 🎙️🎵

07/07/2023

Not able to join us tomorrow at Vicar Gerry's ordination?

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07/07/2023

https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/olean-man-71-to-be-ordained-lutheran-minister-on-saturday/article_62378810-1c44-11ee-901e-afb595a04f4c.html

What a Lovely article! (We're going to let you in on a little secret, we love our Vicar too)

OLEAN — Gerald Zimmerman retired as director of the Cattaraugus County Probation Department in 2019 after more than 30 years on the job.

07/02/2023

"And of Zion it shall be said, 'This one and that one were born in it'; for [God the Most High] will establish it. The Lord records, as [the Lord] registers the peoples, 'This one was born there.' ... Singers and dancers alike say, 'All my springs are in you'" (Psalm 87:5-7).

06/28/2023

Eid Mubarak! As our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate Eid al-Adha may the eternal peace from heaven embrace them and fill their lives with uncountable blessings!

And may we use this day as an opportunity to reflect on the ways that God has done the same for us!

06/27/2023

We have so many exciting things coming up in the next few weeks!

Next weekend (July 8th & 9th) will be a double whammy!

On Saturday, we'll be celebrating our Vicar's ordination, a very exciting moment in our Vicar's life, and something we've all been looking forward to as we've watched his journey through Seminary!

Then on Sunday, we'll be participating in the annual Ecumenical Garden Service with Grace United Church and St. John's Episcopal Church, Wellsville NY, graciously hosted by Grace United at 289 North Main Street in Wellsville. There will be short sermons from all three pastors on the Gospel Lesson, an experience that only bringing many congregations together can provide!

We've created Facebook events for both days and would appreciate any interactions and/or RSVPs! Thank you!

06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day! As we celebrate fathers of all types and family dynamics, we also celebrate the love that our heavenly Father has for all humanity!

06/08/2023

How fun! How interesting it is to hear the roots of our musical worship!

In the first of a four-part series, a professor emeritus of Princeton Theological Seminary examines the medieval texts that inspired beloved hymns.

06/06/2023

LCLC is such a wonderful place! Several of our members have gone through the years (or even become counselors themselves) and loved every moment of it. If you're considering camp for your child, we emphatically recommend LCLC!

It is a wonderful chance for any camper to get a "refill" in their faith and feel closer to their connection with God while also having an experience of lifetime!

We love LCLC!

Register Online Now: https://lclcenter.campbrainregistration.com/

06/02/2023

Today is the first day of the Annual E.L.C.A. Upstate Synod Assembly! We wish our members Ginny and Bella Wenslow safe travels on their way to Syracuse and pray that all in attendance have a productive and spiritual weekend as they celebrate our faith and participate in voting. May God guide them!

06/01/2023

When Jesus was asked, "which commandment is the first of all?", he taught us this: