Maple Grove Lutheran Church offers opportunities for worship, Christian education, fellowship, prayer, service, and participation in the life of the congregation. Its ministries include Sunday worship, Bible studies, children’s and youth programs, life-event services, care and support, community outreach, and ways to serve in the church and beyond.
The congregation welcomes people seeking to grow in faith, connect with other Christians, participate in worship, and serve others. Information is available about worship services, education hours, ministry groups, events, prayer requests, giving, and important milestones such as baptism, confirmation, First Communion, weddings, and funerals.
Worship at Maple Grove Lutheran Church
Shepherd is a warm and friendly congregation that serves the Lord wholeheartedly and joyfully as we share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Please join us for worship service at 9:00 AM followed by an Education Hour (Bible Study).
We worship together at 9:00 AM. Our service follows the Divine Service from the Lutheran Service Book and includes both traditional hymns and contemporary Christian music, combining the richness of liturgy with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday, except when special programs are scheduled.
Worship schedule
| Part of the morning | Time |
|---|---|
| Worship | 9:00 AM |
| Education Hour | 10:20 AM |
The worship schedule combines a structured Lutheran service with traditional hymns, contemporary Christian music, and a welcoming atmosphere. The Education Hour provides an opportunity to continue learning and discussing the Christian faith after worship.
Faith, discipleship, and Christian education
Maple Grove Lutheran Church provides learning opportunities for different ages and stages of life. The Christian education ministries include adult Bible studies, Bible study registration, Bible resources, Sunday School, youth confirmation, and summer programs for children, youth, and families.
Adult Bible Studies and Bible Study Registration are available through the Christian Education ministry. The church also provides The Bible & Resources to support continued learning and engagement with Scripture.
Children, youth, and family ministries
Children, Youth, Family ministries include Sunday School, Sunday School Registration, Youth Confirmation, Confirmation Registration, Summer CYF, Summer CYF Needs, Summer CYF Registration, and Summer CYF Volunteer Form.
These ministries provide ways for children, youth, families, teachers, and volunteers to participate in Christian education and congregational life. Registration and volunteer opportunities help organize participation in Sunday School, confirmation, and summer programs.
Education Hour
The Education Hour follows worship at 10:20 AM. It provides a regular setting for Bible Study and continued learning after the Sunday service.
03/01/26 Education Hour: "Learning to Love Lamentations" Session Seven
Connecting with the congregation
Maple Grove Lutheran Church offers several ways to connect with the congregation and participate in its ministries. These include Connect & Grow, Caring for Others, Discipleship & Connect Groups, Serving in Worship, Parish Life, and Serve Community & World.
Discipleship and connect groups support relationships within the congregation, while Parish Life provides opportunities for fellowship and participation in the broader life of the church. Serving in Worship allows members and participants to contribute to Sunday services and congregational worship.
Community Outreach and Communications Form support the church’s engagement with the surrounding community and the sharing of congregational information. The MGL Foundation is also listed among the church’s areas of involvement.
Opportunities to participate
- Connect & Grow
- Caring for Others
- Operations and Facilities
- Discipleship & Connect Groups
- Serving in Worship
- Parish Life
- Serve Community & World
- Community Outreach
- Communications Form
- MGL Foundation
Care, prayer, and support
Prayer Request is available as part of the church’s care and support ministries. Prayer provides a way to share personal needs and seek spiritual support from the congregation.
Care/Support Ministries and Prayer Ministries are listed among the church’s ways to support people through different circumstances. These ministries complement worship, Christian education, fellowship, and service.
Sermon study notes are available on the back table of church or upon request.
Life events and pastoral ministry
Maple Grove Lutheran Church provides ministry for significant moments in the lives of individuals and families. The listed life events include Baptism, First Communion, Weddings, Funerals, and Confirmation.
These services connect important personal and family milestones with the worship and ministry of the congregation. Information is available for people seeking to learn about these services and the related arrangements.
Life-event ministries
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- First Communion
- Weddings
- Funerals
Serving in the church and community
The congregation offers opportunities to serve in worship, participate in Parish Life, care for others, and serve the community and world. Community Outreach and Serve Community & World emphasize involvement beyond the church’s regular worship gatherings.
Serving opportunities also include practical areas such as Operations and Facilities, communications, children’s and youth programs, summer ministry, and worship participation.
The Summer CYF Volunteer Form provides a way to participate in summer programming for children, youth, and families. Other service opportunities are connected with congregational programs, care ministries, education, and community outreach.
Church information and participation
The church’s information areas include Welcome, Worship, Live Worship Services, Meet Our Staff, MGLC Council Members, News & Events, Contact Us, and Give.
News & Events provides information about current congregational activities. MGLC Council Members and Meet Our Staff identify leadership and people serving the church, while Contact Us provides a way to seek additional information.
Church Center provides access to the online member directory, event registration, service or volunteer sign-up, worship check-in, giving management, and more from the Church Center app.
Online and administrative resources
- Live Worship Services
- Meet Our Staff
- MGLC Council Members
- News & Events
- Contact Us
- Church Center
- Online member directory
- Event registration
- Worship check-in
- Giving management
Events and current activities
The church provides an event calendar and information about congregational activities. Listed event times include 9/15/26 from 10:00a-11:00a at Maple Grove Lutheran Church Gym and 9/15/26 from 4:00p-5:00p.
News and event information helps members and visitors identify opportunities for participation in worship, education, service, fellowship, and other congregational activities.
Office access and practical information
The church office is open Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 9-2pm, and during Sunday services. Please enter through the office entrance.
Visitors and members can use the church’s information resources to learn about worship, education, ministries, events, life services, prayer, participation, and giving.