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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Education & Support
Giving support is one of the most important things a church can offer. At Shepherd of the Valley, we offer a variety of groups where folks can gather and share their mutual personal interests.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
An educational opportunity for individuals to learn more about ADHD and network with others. Find out more...

CBC (Challenged by Cancer)
Meets 7:00-9:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
An opportunity for women living with cancer to gather and support one another. Support groups have helped thousands of people cope with cancer, and no matter where you are in your journey, we encourage you to come. If you have questions about this support group please leave a message on the parish nurse line 952-985-7365 / parishnurse@sotv.org.

CBC News Spring 2009.pdf

Compassionate Friends
Meets at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month
These meetings are open to all parents who are grieving the loss of a child of any age from any cause. For more information, call Shirley Doering at 952-432-5955 or doering_s@msn.com.

DivorceCare
Through video presentations and group discussions, help is offered to those who are separated or going through divorce. Find out more...

Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
A group of parents meet on the 3rd Monday evening of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM.

Contacts: Jennifer & Scott Lee at 651-463-2226 jennifer_lee@charter.net

Gretchen Martin-Miller & Craig Miller 952-403-6722 gretchen.martinmiller@gmail.com

SOTV Contact: Julie.Opheim@sotv.org

Faith Partners - Promoting Chemical Health at SOTV

Faith Partners is a team of volunteers who desire to promote substance abuse education, prevention, and recovery in our community. This group helps develop events and provide information to support chemical health for individuals and families. You are invited to join occasional Monday night planning meetings. For more information call Scott Harrold 952-431-2566.

Faith Partners Ministry is excited to announce the arrival of a resource cart located in the church library. Visit this cart for helpful information on addiction. This is a wonderful resource for families young and old. Whether contemplating how to address addiction issues with yourself, child, teen, spouse or loved one, Faith Partners has information for you. Please contact us via the slips provided on the cart if you’d like to become involved or wish for assistance with addiction in your midst.

Growing Through Loss

The next series will be in the spring of 2010.
Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Church of St. Peter, 1405 Highway 13, Mendota

Job Connection Group
A new job transition group meets Tuesdays at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church CHANGING CAREERS? NETWORKING? JOB SEARCHING? Find out more...

Loss of Spouse Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 PM

Open to anyone who has lost a spouse through death in the past few years, the group offers a supportive, Christ-centered, confidential environment for sharing about one's loss with others who have experienced a similar loss.

The group includes a presentation about moving through the grief process to greater wholeness, a time for sharing and prayers. For more information, contact Pastor Diane at
952-432-6351 or Ingrid Anderson Sampo at 952-432-4174.

Understanding Depression
An opportunity for education and support for those suffering from depression and for the people who care for them. Find out more...

Women In New Konnections (WINK)

Join the WINK women each Saturday, 6:00-6:15 PM or Sunday, 10:45-11:00 AM at the round table near the Welcome Center. This is a point of contact for women who come to church alone.

WINK Walkers: Beginning Friday, January 15th at 10:00 AM
Do you have a new years resolution to exercise more? If so, join other WINK women on Friday mornings at SOTV. We'll meet at 10:00 AM in the Shepherd Room (library), walk for awhile and end with a time of fellowship.