Although people started pledging and contributing over the course of a year, we can now safely say we are halfway through the Capital Campaign. Because of your dedication and generosity, we already have some major accomplishments to be excited about! Here is what we’ve done together toward our three goal areas of debt reduction, facilities, and outreach…

SOTV congregation members answered…

Since 2012, we have taken groups of youth and adults to Haiti with Haiti Outreach, a non-profit organization focusing on long-term potable water solutions. Haiti Outreach collaborates with the people of Haiti to build and maintain community-initiated projects to advance their development.

How Can I Get Involved?

Travel to Haiti or Join SOTV’s inaugural Haiti Steering Committe

Play-Based Preschool in Apple Valley has Openings for Fall

When researching and touring preschools, parents come across many new terms. One of those terms may be play-based curriculum. Celebrating Children Preschool (CCP) at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has existed for nearly 25 years, and is known for their play-based curriculum in a caring, Christian setting. While this may look chaotic or overly simplistic, everything at CCP is intentionally structured to develop fundamental skills while setting a course for a life-long love of learning.Starting children off on the right path in school is a fundamental philosophy of Celebrating Children Preschool.

By Rick Summy, Senior Pastor

This year, Easter Sunday is on April Fools Day.

Who says God doesn’t get the last laugh?

Read the personal quotes from some of our congregation members on what they are hungering for in their lives.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church offers potluck smack in the middle of the service. 

By Jean Hopfensperger Star Tribune  |  MARCH 23, 2018 — 9:42PM

Read the article posted in the Star Tribune by clicking here.