Dear friends of SOTV,

We miss you and look forward to the day we can gather together again. We are praying for you!

Have a wonderful day! With love, the SOTV staff

Since the decision to close our facility in March, we have been guided primarily by CDC and Minnesota Department of Health (MNDOH) guidelines to flatten the curve and manage the spread of COVID-19. While current group guidelines cap at 10 people with physical distancing, Governor Walz created a new option for faith-based organizations effective May 27, 2020, that would allow up to 250 people to gather for worship. In the past few days, I have had conversations with local colleagues at other large churches, Bishop Lull, pastors, staff leaders, and our Church Council. The consensus is not to choose the optional church guidelines, but instead follow the standard group guidelines; this leads us to continue offering only online worship at this time.

The Shepherd Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the students awarded with a $500 college scholarship for 2020. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our students to reach their goals. We thank all that applied.

In light of our approaching celebration of Pentecost and the horrific death of George Floyd, we call for justice. And we pray for the day when the Spirit of God is fully poured out on all flesh, when every heart is transformed and guided by the mercy and loving kindness that is known in Jesus Christ our Lord.

SOTV Worship Band performs “If I Had a Hammer”

SOTV Worship Band performs “In Christ Alone”

Donations are needed! Hand-made items for nursing home residents at Presbyterian Homes. Label bag “Presbyterian Homes Donation.” Please put all donations in paper grocery bags, and leave on the metal rack near Door 3 at SOTV on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

See how four SOTV members are staying connected!