Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
401 Grizzly Peak Blvd
Berkeley, CA 94708
Summer Community Activities at Shepherd of the Hills!
National Night Out!
We are hosting another National Night Out (NNO) community potluck gathering this year. Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 4th from 5:00-7:00 PM or so. Come support our church and neighbors for a great potluck and social gathering. We will feature community updates as well as hear from guests from either the Berkeley FD and/or PD.
See you there!
The Band is Back!!
MELBA’S KITCHEN – the all-women big band celebrating the formidable jazz contributions of Black women musical geniuses Melba Liston and Mary Lou Williams, and their friends, return to the community with a free concert on Friday, August 14th at 7:00pm.
This has always been wonderful and engaging and this year we're hoping to make it even bigger and better with many more neighbors and guests coming.
As you know, MELBA’S KITCHEN rehearses at Shepherd of the Hills every Thursday evening, and is eager to return the warmth and hospitality to the local community by stirring it up in an atmosphere of kindness, joy, political action, and fun!
Please join us for this wonderfully engaging event. We look forward to seeing you!
Community Potlucks
Potlucks in our fellowship hall downstairs will continue this fall. This is a neighborhood-initiated effort really designed to foster more collective time and support together as a community. (Stay tuned as there will be more to come).
It is a wonderful time to:
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Bring a favorite dish to share
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Meet neighbors and make new friends
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Enjoy laughter, connection, and great food.
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Everyone is welcome at the table!
Check out this facebook page for more up to date info.
YOUTH
Teen Cooking Night
When: Stay tuned for our next date in June!
Where: SOTH Fellowship hall (see address at top of page)
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!
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.
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
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Please reach out to community@sothb.org to
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Give us your email to receive further updates and event notices
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Ask questions
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Provide feedback
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share community activity ideas!