High School Youth

We continue to feed the faith of high school students by engaging in faith conversation and prayer, building and nurturing friendships, and participating in service projects, retreats and special events. This group is collaborative and intentional in their endeavors and meets each Sunday.
Contact Lindsay Owen for more information at youth@sothva.org.

Youth Activities

Special events and parties are planned throughout the year, including such service projects as helping out at a local animal shelter and supporting the Crossroads Connection ministry by packing food for students in need. (Pictured are some of the youth making apple pies to raise funds to participate in various faith life activities.)


Ministry Opportunities

Young people are vital to the mission of Christ, the Church, and Shepherd of the Hills and are encouraged and invited to be a part of ministry in and beyond Shepherd of the Hills. We encourage our young people to serve on Sunday mornings as ushers, greeters, readers, and fellowship volunteers. If you would like to explore ideas, your gifts and passions, or just find out more information and/or sign up, contact the Church Administrator at admin@sothva.org or Pastor Darcy at pastordarcy@sothva.org.


Music Ministry Opportunities

SOTH Singers (Choir)

If you have the gift of song or just love to sing and worship the Lord, SOTH Singers is for you! It is also a great opportunity to meet people and enjoy friends. SOTH Singers meet most Tuesday evenings with Director D. Bradee at the church. Contact the Church Administrator for more information at admin@sothva.org.

Salt – Praise & Worship Band

Salt leads worship about once a month and practices most Thursday evenings 7 pm – 8:30 pm. In addition to adults, we invite high school students with gifts in music to join. Contact Pastor Darcy at pastordarcy@sothva.org  about joining Salt.


ELCA Youth Gathering: We’re heading to New Orleans in 2024!

We’re jazzed to announce that we’re heading to New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, MYLE and the tAble! The Big Easy is filled with rich history, friendly locals, amazing food and great music, and we just can’t wait to go back. Mark your calendars for July 16-20, 2024, to join us for this transformational faith formation event. MYLE and the tAble will take place immediately before on July 13-16.

Every three years, approximately 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.

An important part of the Gathering’s ministry are the two pre-events, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE), a faith formation and leadership development event primarily for youth of color, and the tAble, a gathering that gathers, blesses and empowers youth with disabilities. For more information visit the ELCA YouthGathering site.