Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie to hold new member gathering Aug. 13

Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.

A new member gathering will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the church, 10805 Main St.

Prospective members, guests and visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church. The church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world.

"If you have attended worship with us or joined us online and would like to know more about our community," said Donna Kelly, director of connections ministry, "we welcome you to attend our new member gathering to consider becoming a formal member of our SOTP family."

The church provides dynamic worship led by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey. It is filled with meaningful small groups and a strong commitment of service to others.

Worship services include:

• 5 p.m. - Saturday evening Communion service using familiar hymns;

• 9 a.m. - Sunday morning Traditional service with Communion using familiar hymns;

• 10:45 a.m. - Sunday morning Contemporary service using contemporary music, language and multimedia.

The Sunday services are also livestreamed.

To find out more about the new member gathering, contact Donna Kelly at donna@sotpmail.com or call (847) 669-9448.

Sign up at www.bit.ly/SOTPNMG0823.

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church has served the Huntley community for over 20 years. It is led by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey.

For more information, visit the new website at www.sotp.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie/.