Shepherd of the Hills
Overview
About Shepherd of the Hills
Welcome to Shepherd of the Hills, a Lutheran (WELS) church serving the Knoxville community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with rich hymnody
Typical for Lutheran (WELS) churches
Quick facts
Denomination
Lutheran (WELS)Location
Service Times
Groups
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Community listingLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Lutheran (WELS) churches · not specific to Shepherd of the Hills
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
What Lutheran churches generally believe
Lutherans believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, following Martin Luther's Reformation teaching: salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, on the authority of Scripture alone. There are two sacraments — baptism (including infants) and the Lord's Supper, in which Christ's body and blood are truly present. Worship is usually liturgical. Lutheran bodies (e.g. ELCA, LCMS, WELS) differ on some teaching and practice.
Compared with Catholics: Lutheran worship is among the closest to the Mass of any Protestant church, and both believe in Christ's real presence in communion, but Lutherans teach justification by faith alone, recognise two sacraments, and do not accept the Pope's authority.
General guidance, not specific to Shepherd of the Hills. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Lutheran (WELS) churches →
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Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times on Sundays
From their website · checked Sep 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:15 AM10:30 AM
Sunday Worship
9:30 AM
Sunday School
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Latest message
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The Festival of All Saints
Published November 1, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Shepherd Of The Hills on YouTube · checked November 7, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 2 sermons a month
Recently preaching from Matthew
Last 4: Matthew 14:22–33, then 21:33–43, then 22:15–22, then 5:1–12
- The Festival of All Saints (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Matthew 5:1–12 · Nov 1, 2026
- 50 Years of Following Jesus (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Colossians 3:16 · Oct 25, 2026
- God and Government (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Matthew 22:15–22 · Oct 18, 2026
- A Story of Patience - Part 2 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Matthew 21:33–43 · Oct 11, 2026
- St. Michael and All Angels - Confirmation Sunday (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)2 Kings 6:8–17 · Oct 4, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 3 categories
From their website · checked Sep 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Young Adults
1 groupCampus Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Learn more about Campus Ministry· knoxvilleshepherd.comCouples
1 groupMarriage Classes
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Learn more about Marriage Classes· knoxvilleshepherd.comServe board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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