Lutheran · MD

Shepherd of the Hills

17869 Garrett Highway, Unit D, Oakland, MD 21550

About Shepherd of the Hills

Shepherd of the Hills is a Lutheran parish located at 17869 Garrett Highway, Unit D, Oakland, MD, 21550. The Shepherd of the Hills parish office answers at +13013870400.

e are the only mission congregation of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). ALL ARE WELCOME to our 'storefront' mnistry. We are located in Sand Flat Plaza (behind Sorellee's Pizza) on Rte. 219 at Sand Flat Road near Deep Creek Lake, MD.

Where is Shepherd of the Hills located?

Shepherd of the Hills is located at 17869 Garrett Highway, Unit D, Oakland, MD, 21550. The building sits at coordinates 39.39173, -79.39239, placing it in Oakland, MD 21550.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Shepherd of the Hills

The ZIP code 21550 area around Shepherd of the Hills is home to 13,640 residents with a median household income of $61,824 and a median age of 47.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

13,640 Residents in ZIP 21550
47.4 Median age
$61,824 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Shepherd of the Hills

Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.

  • About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
  • Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Shepherd of the Hills

What denomination is Shepherd of the Hills?
This parish is part of the Lutheran tradition.
Where is Shepherd of the Hills located?
The parish is located at 17869 Garrett Highway, Unit D, Oakland, MD, 21550.

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