Past Events

Easter Prayer Vigil As has been the tradition at Shepherd of the Hills for many years, we will be holding an Easter Vigil to bathe our church, community, and world in prayer through the final hours of the Lenten season – from 9:00 pm on Good Friday through 6:00 am Easter Sunday.  This year, we are shifting the location away from the physical property of the Mission…

Come and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Shepherd of the Hills!  Worship services will feature dynamic music that celebrates the victory of Jesus over death. Mission Viejo campus: 6:00 am – Sunrise Worship (Outdoors facing the sun rising over the Saddleback range. Continental Breakfast follows.) 9:00 am – Traditional Worship 11:00 am –…

“The Valley of the Shadow” This year’s Good Friday worship at the RSM campus is entitled “The Valley Of the Shadow,” and it tells the story of the Crucifixion through image, music, and spoken word. It starts with a photography exhibition from  7:00 to 7:30 p.m., featuring stunning black and white photos that communicate the love of God and the works of the church. From…

We will celebrate Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday) at the Mission Viejo campus with a joint-campus, kid-friendly service on April 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. featuring readings and artwork by children and youth. Bring the whole family! Nursery provided for the littlest ones.

Are you ready to walk in the steps of Jesus –  without leaving Orange County? Join us for our Lenten Hikes! In addition to getting exercise, meeting new people, and walking outdoors, we will be re-creating some of the moments from Jesus’ ministry that coincides with our Lent Sermon Series “Walking with Jesus.” We’ll go down to the…

5:30 pm – Dinner, 6:00 pm – Connect Time, 6:15 pm – Children and Adult programs Mission Viejo campus This year there will be a meal and program geared for adults and children.  We are breaking the tradition of soup, salad and bread that we have had for the past few years.  This year the meals will have a variety of foods offered, both adult and…

Join us for a quiet day of prayer and reflection Take time to just “be” in the presence. For online registration click HERE or contact Jill Yamada at jyamada@sothumc.org or call church office: 949 837-2941.$25.00 donation includes breakfast and lunch. New to Centering Prayer? No experience required, simply the the desire to “Be still and know…

Youth Auction is March 24! We are accepting donations of new items, themed baskets, gift cards, anything of value, all the way up to March 17. Be thinking of ways you might be able to support our youth ministries by donating to the auction. All proceeds go to the Youth Ministry at SOTH.  It pays for Winter Retreat, Summer Camps, and…

Join us at the RSM campus for the Ash Wednesday service. The imposition of ashes will be part of the service.

Join us for our special Shrove Wednesday gathering on March 6. “Love Is…” is the theme for the Connect Wednesday Lenten series. Pancake dinner – 5:30-6:30 pm, Family-friendly Ash Wednesday service – 6:30-7:15 pm, Mission Viejo campus