Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
401 Grizzly Peak Blvd
Berkeley, CA 94708
Spring Community Activities at Shepherd of the Hills!
YOUTH
Teen Cooking Night
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When: Stay tuned for our next date in March!
Where: SOTH Fellowship hall (see address at top of page)
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What: If you are a teen (or teen adjacent), join us in cooking and packaging meals to stock Community Kitchens town fridges! These fridges serve underprivileged communities in the East Bay and in the face of cuts and pauses to food benefits, these fridges are more important and more appreciated than ever. Dinner for the participants will be provided at the event. To sign up please email organizer Angela at aayalin614@hotmail.com. All are welcome!
Science Camp - (8-11 yr olds)
We have three confirmed dates on Sunday afternoons
(3/8, 4/12, 5/3), 1:30 - 4:00pm.​
We are hosting a hands-on science program at Shepherd of the Hill for children ages 8 to 11 this Spring.
The program will focus on nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through the design, execution, and analysis of simple, engaging experiments.
Instruction will be provided by three well-seasoned scientists with years of combined biomedical research training and employment at Genentech, Harvard University, The Scripps Research Institute, Max Planck Institute, Academia Sinica, UC San Francisco, and UC Santa Cruz.
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Over three half-day sessions, students will spark their curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills by designing, performing, and analyzing fun, hands-on experiments.
Target audience: local Children ages 8 to 11
Dates: 3/8, 4/12, 5/3, 1:30-4:00 PM
please email empiricsciencelab@gmail.com for more information on tuition, further details and to reserve your child's spot!
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Science Camp Returning to SOTH!
Yoga Classes – Fridays & Saturdays
Join our community-targeted yoga class downstairs in the church fellowship hall, led by neighbor Dennis Wolan. Come stretch, meditate, and improve body and breath control in one, or both!​​​
Class Schedule:
​​Friday Afternoon 4:30 PM Restorative Yoga (Gentle Practice)
– (1 hour) A calming session with long, supported stretches to release tension and promote relaxation. A wonderful way to close out the week.​
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Saturday Morning 9 AM Ashtanga-Inspired Flow (Active Practice) – (1 hour) A vigorous, breath-centered practice that builds strength, flexibility, and focus.
What to Bring: Please bring a yoga mat and any props you like to use (blocks, straps, bolsters, or blankets).​Sessions are donation-based (approx. $15-25 per session). Check out updates on Instagram @yogawithDW
We had very fun and successful fall events led by fellow neighbor and community volunteer Yen Trac, whose organic carrot soup and sourdough bread were so widely acclaimed at our NNO potluck gathering.
We look forward to sharing new dates for 2026 with you soon!​
Monthly Cooking Class!
Please reach out to community@sothb.org to
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