Join us for worship Worship Services All Service are in-person, drive-in and live streamed. Check our home page or call the church office for the latest updates. Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship Live-Streamed, In-Person & Drive-in 10:30 a.m Coffee and Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Pancakes and Praise Third Sunday, Sunday school (Families join together for a Sunday school lesson, Pancakes, and fun!) Special Services Wednesday Evening Lenten Services Ash We dnesday - February 18, 2026 5:30pm Soup and Bread Buffet 6: 15pm Ash Wednesday Service with Communion and the Distribution of Ashes. 2/25 - 3/25 5:30pm Lenten Meal and Service Wednesdays in Lent, beginning February 25th, we will gather at 5:30 pm for a meal and devotion together. As we enjoy our warm meal, we will have an informal and simple devotion that will spark conversation around the table. Please join us and invite your friends and neighbors. A free-will offering will be collected for a different mission of the church each week. Holy Week Palm Sun day - March 29, 2026 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Good Friday - April 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. Worship Service Easter Day - April 5, 2026 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Children's activities after the service. Christmas Services Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 Christmas Eve Servic e s 3:45 p.m. Prelude 4:00 p.m. Family Service 6:30 p.m. Prelude 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship

Newsletters August 2026 June 2026 May 2026 Newsletter Archives Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report 2025 Annual Meeting 2026 Summer Congregational Meeting Annual Report Archives Shepherd of the Bay's newsletter, The Parish Door, is available at the start of each month. Articles about upcoming activities, worship services, Christian education and fellowship events at the church keep the congregation informed. The readings for the upcoming month of worship services are also included. The latest issue and archived issues are available below. If you would like to be added to our mailing list (USPS) or would like to receive your copy of The Parish Door by e-mail, send a message to sotboffice@yahoo.com with your mailing information.

Stephen Ministry: The After People People often ask, "What exactly is a Stephen Minister?" One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People . Stephen Ministers are there: .. .after the phone call you hoped you'd never get. ...after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life. ...after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you've held at bay come crashing in on you. ...after the doctor says, "I'm sorry, but there's nothing more we can do." ...afte r the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, "Welcome to your new home." ...after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away -- and the house suddenly seems empty. ...after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led away. ...after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible. ...after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck. ...after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the "After People." They are ready to come alongside you -- or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives -- and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed. www.stephenministries.org Copyright © 2009 by Stephen Ministries St. Louis, Missouri. All rights reserved. I would like more information about Stephen Ministry I would like a Stephen Minister to pray for me

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church-ELCA in northern Door County, invites you to join us in worship, fellowship and service. Mississippi Delta Mission Trip Mississippi Delta Mission Trip Spring Daffodils Mississippi Delta Mission Trip 1/45 Welcome Welcome, and thank you for visiting Shepherd of the Bay Church online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor. Our Mission Leading with love, serving with heart, spreading hope through God's grace. Everybody, everybody, everybody is welcome here. Worship Schedule: Su n d ays 9:30 a.m. Wo rship 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship (in person, drive-in, or watch live on our web site) Children's Sunday School F ollowing Children’s message, we will head to the classroom on the first floor for our Sunday school lesson. We’ll travel through the Gospel Bible story, and enjoy time together! Ages 4-grade 6. On the third Sunday of each month from October thru April, join our “family Sunday School” for Pancakes and Praise! Sunday Live Stream Announcements and News How to find us: 11836 State Hwy 42 Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Mailing address: PO Box 27 Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Office Phone: 920-854-2988 sotboffice@yahoo.com Subscribe for Updates Subscribe Now Congrats! You're subscribed. We invite to join our mailing list and receive emails we send out with news, concerts and special service schedules. Contact Us

Planning Your Wedding at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Information for the bride and groom Wedding Coordinator: Carol Omernick (920) 854-2988 Contact the Wedding Coordinator. She is required to assist at all church weddings involving more than 30 people (including invited guests). She will be present at your wedding rehearsal and at your wedding to provide information about church procedures and assistance with unforeseen problems that may arise. Non-members of Shepherd of the Bay may schedule weddings beginning Sept. 1 of the year prior to their wedding. Church Policies Regarding Weddings We ask that all who use the church respect it as a place of worship. Young children must be under adult supervision at all times. All furnishings including wall hangings and altar paraments are to remain in place. No alcohol except for communion wine is allowed in the church building or on the church grounds. . No rice or bird seed can be tossed on church property. Fees for Services The Church requires that all fees be paid in full at or prior to the day of your wedding rehearsal. For non-members, the church usage fee is required as a deposit in order for the wedding to be placed on the church calendar. All remaining fees will be collected by the Wedding Coordinator at the wedding rehearsal. Send deposits to Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, PO Box 27, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 and note the date of the wedding on the check. Wedding Fees Applicable to All Weddings We dding Coor dinator's fee $250. Principal Organist's/Pianist's fees $200. I ncludes a wedding music consultation and attendance at the wedding rehearsal. If outside musicians are part of the ceremony, rehearsals with those musicians will be $50/hr., with a one-hour minimum. If outside musicians will be using our piano or organ (with our musicians' permission) there will be a $100 fee for our musicians to come in and set up the instrument. If no music is desired for the service, the musicians fee does not apply. A/V Operator $1 50 . Additional Fees for non-members of Shepherd of the Bay Church Usage Fee $300. Pasto r's fee $250 Church Office Fee $150 Custodial Fee $100 Please contact us for more information or to check on a Wedding Date. Contact us

We Are Lutherans As Lutherans, we are proud of the heritage of the Reformation and the great principles of Christian belief rediscovered by Martin Luther which form the core of our faith and life. Grace Alone - All of God's mercy, love and forgiveness is given to us purely as a gift which we in no way deserve. Faith Alone - We recieve these gifts simply by trusting in the God who promises them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Scripture Alone - The Bible is the one reliable and authoritative source of our knowledge about God, His will for our lives, and especially His love for us through our savior Jesus Christ. We are Christians As followers of Christ, we rejoice that we are part of the much wider christian fellowship which includes all who confess Jesus Chirst as Lord. We hold joint worship services with other Christian Churches in Door County, and join with them in Vacation Bible School programs and acts of service to others. We welcome into our congregation individuals from a wide range of denominational backgrounds as well as those with no previous church background. This rich variety of people contributes to the variety and vitality of our congregation. Our Mission We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

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Ministries Shepherd of the Bay church offers many ministry options for all ages in our community. Full Directory of Ministries Klaud's Food Pantry The food pantry is open every day from 7 am to 9 pm, all year round. It's open to everyone, regardless of income. You don’t need to provide any information or have any obligations. We understand that families in Door County can experience difficult times and may need help. Weddings Door County is a beautiful place to hold your wedding. We host many weddings all year around for both members and guests. Stephen Ministry Sometimes it takes more that a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend. Youth & Family Ministry We offer many programs for children ages 3-18 and their families. Guatemala Mission Trip Each Winter, we send a team of 12-18 members and friends on a week long mission trip to work with the Mayan people of Guatemala. We build and repair homes for widows, install water filters and efficient cooking stoves, give out solar powered audio bibles and more. WELCA The Women of the ELCA are involved in many fund raising events for local, national and international organizations.

Ministries Shepherd of the Bay offers many ministry optons for all ages in our community. Klaud's Food Pantry Klaud's Pantry began as a little free Food Pantry box and has grown to include shelf-stable, fresh, and frozen food, and personal hygiene and cleaning products. The pantry works on an honor system and is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Project Name This is your Project description. A brief summary can help visitors understand the context of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. Stephen Ministry ThSometimes it takes more that a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend. Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. Project Name This is your Project description. A brief summary can help visitors understand the context of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.