Join us Sundays at 9:00am for a worship service with band and organ where communion is served!

Fall Back Daylight Savings, November 1^st

Don’t be late for All Saints Sunday worship. Get ready to turn back your clocks for daylight saving time Sunday, November 1^st from 2am to 1am to fall back. It's recommended to set your clocks an hour back Saturday night before you go to bed. Your cell phones will do the work for you. Enjoy your 1 hour more of shuteye, so go ahead—treat yourself to a later night out the day beforehand.

Happening at SHLC

- Halloween Cookies Open Play Wednesday!!!

- TRUNK OR TREAT 10/30 A food truck this year!!

- Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preschool!

- An SHLC Christmas Concert 12/12 6:30pm

- Mission Quilters Mondays at 10:00am-2:00pm

- SHLC is going to RWANDA in 2028, JOIN US!!!

- SHLC Children, Student & Family Ministries News

- Join SHLC Small Groups

- Flowers for the Sanctuary Sundays

- Funeral & Hospitality Team at SHLC

- Community News

- SYNOD News & Events

- Church Phone App To Use

- Stewardship Table in Narthex

- SHLC Sunday Worship Bulletins on our Website

- SHLC Prayer Chain

- 10/25 SHLC Worship Video

Open Play Halloween Cookies

Open Play HALLOWEEN COOKIES on 10/28!! We will be hosting some Open Play Halloween FUN on Wednesday, October 28^th at 9:30am.  Bring the kids in costume if you would like. We will be decorating Halloween Cookies and Halloween Bags!

This is a fantastic community program where SHLC opens the Fellowship Hall doors every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am for an indoor playtime for babies, toddlers and young children AND their care givers. We provide warm coffee for adults and snacks for the littles as well!! This program has been very popular and would love to add more names to our list of volunteers who can help. If you can may be able to help time to time please email us at the church office at worship@shlc.org. There is no Open Play 11/11, 11/25, 12/23 or 12/30.

Trunk or Treat at SHLC! Come hungry!!

Friday, October 30^th at 5:30pm

We cannot wait to see all of the costumes and trunks this year!! MARK your calendars for Friday, October 30^th. We’ll be looking for ANYONE to enter our Spooktacular Trunk Contest and decorate your car and also hand out treats for a chance to win a prestigious award!!! 

A food truck this year!!! We are soo excited to announce The Cheese Pit Gourmet Grilled Cheese food truck will be at Trunk or Treat! Come grab dinner with a warm toasted sandwich and bring it along with all the fun at SHLC's Trunk or Treat!!!

More information for this will come but for now tell all your friends, start thinking and let’s fill our lot with even more trunks this year!!!! Questions, contact Doug Johnson at youthandfamily@shlc.org.

Can you be a trunk this year? So far, we have 10 decorated trunks and would love a few more!!

SAMMAMISH HILLS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

We have space available in 2 classes NOW!!!

Acorn's Class: Ages 18 months - 2 1/2 years

Wollow's Class: Age 3 years by 8/31/2026

At Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preschool, our mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. We foster a love for learning through play-based activities that inspire creativity and curiosity, giving each child the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

For tours and/or registration information, including details on the classes we offer and the registration form, please email preschool@shlc.org or visit our website at www.shlpreschool.org.

Preschool Director: Julia Dos Remedios |  Preschool@shlc.org | 425-698-5777 |  www.shlpreschool.org

Join Our Mission Quilters!! Join a Quilt Blessing on Sunday, November 1st at Worship!

The SHLC Mission Quilters meet every Monday from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall with a sack lunch break at 12:00pm. ALL are welcome to join some quilting fun! 

If you would like to help, but can’t make it on Mondays, we have precut kits available to sew quilt tops at home. Please keep us in mind as you clean out closets by donating new and reusable fabrics, sheets, fillers (such as blankets, and batting), crochet cord, and thread. Donations can be brought to the church office any time during business hours.

Ways You Can Help:    Join the quilters on Mondays •Kits are available if you can’t join us on Mondays but would like to help by making a quilt top •Sponsor a quilts shipping cost for just $3.00 •Help purchase a roll of batting for over 25 quilts that costs $100.

Do you want to go to Rwanda in 2028??

The emails are going out NOW, we are choosing dates, but it is not too late to join this amazing trip!!!

Email Pr. Nyla NOW!

Children, Student & Family Ministries

Director of Children, Student & Family Ministries: Doug Johnson | youthandfamily@shlc.org

 Youth Service Opportunity  St Luke's is providing a Harvest Meal for 30Bellevue (an affordable housing building located behind St Luke's - Bellevue). If you would like to help serve this meal, we are looking for volunteers to help on Thursday, November 5th from 4pm to 6pm. Minors can volunteer but should be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested in helping serve the meal, sign up by clicking here. Contact Melinda Steen for questions, melinda@slukes.org.

Next Shared Confirmation Session We will have our second session in November. Our next meeting will be on November 15, at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, from 4pm-7pm. If you would like to learn more about this new, shared confirmation, contact Doug Johnson at youthandfamily@shlc.org.

Community Game Night Community Game Night, presented by ELF, returns on November 22, from 5pm-7pm. This month we are gathering at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (Bellevue, WA) in the Fellowship Hall. Families of all ages are encouraged to bring a game and a snack to share. If you have questions or need more information, contact Doug Johnson.

ELF Youth Group All youth, grades 6-12, are invited to join for a shared youth group session at the same time as the Community Game night on November 22, from 5pm-7pm, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (Bellevue, WA). We will gather in the Fellowship Hall and then move to our own location for the evening. If you have questions or need more information, contact Doug Johnson.

Rummage Sale at Mt. Si  Come and support the youth going to Minneapolis this summer for the ELCA Youth Gathering. Mt. Si Lutheran Church (North Bend) is hosting a rummage sale, November 14 from 9am-3pm. Come and find hidden treasures as you support high school youth going on this once in a lifetime trip. Questions, contact Pastor Krista Johnson, pastor@mtsilutheran.org.

Sock Samurai  All youth, grades 6-12, are invited a night of food, fun, and games as we play Sock Samurai at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church on November 20 from 6pm-8pm. If your youth is planning on attending please RSVP to Doug by 11/17, youthandfamily@shlc.org, so he can make sure there is enough food.

CYF Committee Members Needed  If you love seeing all these wonderful events and activities for our children, youth, and families and would like to be a part of the wonderful group that plans and coordinates and plans these, consider joining our Children, Youth, and Family Committee. Contact Doug Johnson for more information!

Come for Clink! Pub Theology Join Pr. Dave and Pr. Nyla for two monthly adult CLINK! Pub Theology gatherings!!! Twice a month we gather at a local brewery to talk about current issues in the news, how we as people of faith can talk about it, and how God might be at work in and through this. We meet on the first Sunday of the month at Post Doc Brewing in Redmond, and on the third Thursday of the month at Big Block Brewing in Sammamish - both start at 6:30pm. Our next Clink! gatherings are November 1^st at Post Doc Brewery and then again November, 19^th at Big Block Brewery. We hope you can join us!

Prayer Group  Join Pr. Dave and others for a Tuesday Morning Prayer Group at 10:00am via Zoom lasting about an hour. Email Pr. Dave at pastordave@shlc.org today for more information or your link to join!

Men's Gathering  Join Pr. Dave and others Monday morning in the SHLC Fellowship Hall from 7:00-8:00am. We will gather for coffee, connection, sharing, and to consider how we best live out our faith. This is not a Bible Study; it’s a place to talk about faithful living and the challenges/joys that come along the way – and then we pray together as we start our week. 

Bible Study  Join Pr. Dave for a Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group at 10:00am via Zoom. This online Wednesday Zoom class with Pr. Dave and others lasting about an hour. Email Pr. Dave at pastordave@shlc.org today for more information or your link to join! We will not meet 11/11.

Men's Faith Talk  Join Pr. Dave and others each Thursday morning at McDonalds in Redmond Ridge located at 23545 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Redmond, WA 98053 from 7:00-8:00am. This is an intentional Bible study. We gather to hear the word, discuss the text, consider how it applies to our lives, and then pray together. We will not meet 11/26.

Women’s Bible Study Join Pr. Nyla for an evening of Women's Bible Study at 5:00pm that will meet EVERY Wednesday evening in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us if you are able and reach out to Pr. Nyla so you can be added to the mailing list.

Sanctuary Flowers  Can you bring a bouquet of flowers for the Sanctuary on a Sunday? We love the splashes of color flowers bring to our Sanctuary. If you or your family would like to donate flowers for the altar in the Sanctuary at one of our Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Sunday morning worship services at 9:00am, email the church office and let us know what so we can thank you in the back of the bulletin (or not), just let us know at worship@shlc.org.

The Funeral Hospitality Team at SHLC

We are looking for a few people who can help with time or baked goods for our memorial services on site at SHLC.

If you would like to be added to our "Memorial Services" email list which asks for help with either food or time for the services, please let Mim Henderson (mimhend@comcast.net) or Pr. Nyla (pastornyla@shlc.org) know. 

Community News

EASTSIDE FRIENDS OF SENIORS VOLUNTEERS It's easy to volunteer with Eastside Friends of Seniors! Choose the volunteer activity that is best suited for you, and volunteer when it is convenient for you. (Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 2-5 hours of service monthly, for at least 6 months. All volunteers must be 16+ and drivers 21+.) Go to eastsidefriendsofseniors.org) for more information! Eastside Friends of Seniors offices are located at SHLC in the upper offices.

SAMMAMISH SENIORS Become more involved in your community! Sammamish Seniors sends out a newsletter every month with information about events and activities for adults over 50 years old and their families: https://sammamishseniors.org/newsletters/ 

To be put on their monthly mailing list, send a request to: sammamishseniors@gmail.com. For more information, contact Margaret Rosenow 425-868-0476.

Synod News & Events

LiVE Project Fall Course CONTINUES

Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-being of All

Wednesdays at 7pm - now through Nov. 11, Online via Zoom

We welcome Facilitators and ELCA Social Statement Team Members: Dr. Laurie Jungling Dr. Kyle Pasewark, Dr. Carmelo Santos & Dr. Samantha Bise as we consider the ELCA social statement on Faith and Civic Life and ask what does it mean to bring our whole selves into public and civic space, and not to retreat from a world, nor also to be absorbed by it.

Learn more and register here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/live-course-faith-and-civic-life/2026-10-07

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Seattle 2026 Fall Ingathering

November 6th & November 7th at Our Redeemers' Lutheran Church at 2400 NW 85th St, Seattle

You can deliver your boxes of quilts or kits during these days/hours:

Fri, November 6 from 8:00am-2:00pm

Sat, November 7 from 8:00am - 11:30am

We can always use a few more volunteers to direct traffic, or to help load boxes into the containers. If you can help for 1-2 hours, please contact Rich at 206-384-1183 or lwrmathes@aol.com. Boxes are generally 30 pounds or less. Traffic directors do not need to lift boxes - just direct cars and trucks. THANK YOU!!

Thank You Election Workers

As elections approach this fall, consider sending a note of support and encouragement to those in your county who will receive and count ballots. Ballots are scheduled to arrive in mid-October, and election workers begin as soon as ballots arrive in county offices. Your congregation can write notes of gratitude and appreciation as this busy and stressful season begins, for those whose hard work often goes unnoticed. Find your county election office’s address here. 

Praying for America From Braver Angels

A coalition of leading faith-based organizations dedicated to bridging differences will host a second “Praying For America” event on November 1^st. As prayer services, these events will embody very different values than those driving our divisive, zero-sum politics. These gatherings will focus on celebrating America’s core values as expressed through the right to vote.

Register for one or both Praying for America events here:

https://braverangels.org/faith-in-america/#national-prayer-event

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS)

Discernment Weekend

Are you wondering if seminary might be right for you? Consider joining PLTS visit and discernment weekend, Signs Along the Way, October 30 — November 1 in Berkeley, California. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with others in discernment, get to know PLTS faculty, and explore what it’s like to be an online student in the Master of Divinity, MA in Spirituality and Social Change, or Lutheran Year programs. PLTS covers lodging and meals during the event and can offer travel assistance for those who need it.

Details:

• When: 4:00pm on Friday, October 30 through 2:30pm on Sunday, November 1
• Where: PLTS Campus in Berkeley, CA 
• Who: Anyone discerning a call to ordained ministry in the ELCA or another vocational path. People at all stages of discernment are welcome.
• What is included: PLTS covers lodging and meals during the event and can provide some travel assistance for those who need it. 

Visit plts.edu/signs to learn more and sign up.

Christmas Bazaar Peace Lutheran in Silvana Sat, November 7, 10am – 2pm

No cost for entry! This Bazaar is our one fundraiser to support next year’s budget. In addition to providing supplies, we support a mission project, 8 non-profit benevolences - and we will be supporting a girl for high school attendance at the Maasai Girls School. Join us for this 53-year tradition!

No Hate in WA State Kick-Off and Canvas

Sunday, November 1 | 2:00pm | Central Lutheran Church, Seattle

No Hate in WA State is fighting to protect LGBTQ+ children and trans girls across the state by opposing anti-trans initiatives I-001 and I-638. With your help out at the doors, we can help ensure a Washington state that's safe for everyone. Join us at Central Lutheran Church in Seattle (1710 11th Ave) for a kick-off before we go to the doors to talk to voters about voting NO on I-001 and I-638. The campaign will provide training and materials, make sure to just bring comfortable walking shoes and a fully charged phone and you'll be ready to go! No prior canvassing experience is required. United States Senator Patty Murray and Washington state Senator Jamie Pedersen are scheduled to be at the event and help energize our efforts to protect the LGBTQ+ children and trans girls in our state.

Beware of Phishing Scams!  Unfortunately, we need to share a reminder that our staff will not email or text you requesting gift cards or sensitive information. Always verify the email/phone number to be sure it is authentic before you click on links or respond to a suspicious email or text. The email should be from our domain @ lutheransnw.org only. Reach out to us at our official work email addresses or phone numbers if you have any hesitation about an email or text that you receive! 

An Important Message and Request from OUR Camp Leadership:

Lutherwood Family: We need your support. 2026 was an AMAZING summer, and so many people experienced Grace at camp.

Unfortunately, our water system began to show its age, forcing Lutherwood to spend reserves to ensure clean water flowed. Now, we need your help meeting the gap in our unexpected expenses. Will you make a donation today to support camp and help us meet our goal of an additional $40,000?

Your generosity means Lutherwood continues to be critical faith infrastructure for the Pacific Northwest! Make a gift here: camplutherwood.org/give Play video below.

Church Phone App to Use and View SHLC

Download the Tithely Church App (the blue tile that looks like the icon to the left) from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Once you've downloaded the app, select your church and you’re on your way. You’ll get access to an e-Bible, prayer platform, online giving, push notifications, and church event schedules. More will be coming, but this is where we begin. Contact Pastor Dave at pastordave@shlc.org with any questions.

The Stewardship Giving Table!!! Let Your Creativity Flow! We love looking for gifts for the Fall and holiday season! Please consider bringing something that you have made with your own hands to share. It could be art, baked goods, carvings, candles, soap….or a gift of time to someone. Place it on our table, designated for our Stewardship gifts. This allows others to share our gifts with friends and family for the holidays. Thank you to those that have been brightening up the area with NEW ITEMS!!!

Did you know members can also create a delicious food item (main dish, dessert, side dish, treat etc.) for folks to prayerfully donate? Our members can obtain their food item with a donation earmarked to the Stewardship Giving Table. If you are willing to participate in this act of stewardship, contact the church office at worship@shlc.org today! If you are willing to obtain the food donation, go to the Narthex Giving Table to see what is available, then contact the donator of selected item(s) to make specific arrangements. If you have any questions contact the church office at worship@shlc.org.

Sunday Worship Service Bulletins have been added to directly to our website by going to www.SHLC.org, go the "Worship" tab and scroll down till you see dates and times to click and view corresponding bulletins.

SHLC PRAYER CHAIN Over 100 people lift up those in need in prayer as they face the many challenges in their lives where prayer support is vital. Those who wish for prayer support can contact the Church office either by e-mail or telephone and request prayer. That request is then sent to all Prayer Chain members (and staff) via e-mail who, at their own time and place and in their own way, takes the person(s) to God in Prayer. If you want to receive e-mails with prayer requests from the Church office and would like to be a part of this important ministry and receive e-mails with prayer requests email Aleta in the church office at worship@shlc.org. 

Enjoy our worship video from Sunday, October 18th and we hope you can join us next Sunday at 9:00am for worship with band and organ where communion is served!