History

The Beginning

Somerset Hills Lutheran Church has a rich history 60+ year history! SHLC was founded in 1958 and its first services were held at Cedar Hill Elementary School right in the center of Basking Ridge. From there SHLC moved to its current home on Lake Road in 1962.

Transfer of church members to Basking Ridge

1970s-1990s

SHLC’s Sanctuary beautification project in 1982 consisted of a new altar, Jesus and Holy Spirit statue, stained glass windows and other repairs. All these main pieces exist in the Sanctuary to this day. SHLC celebrated its 20th, 30th and 40th milestone anniversaries before the turn of the century.

New altar being put in Sanctuary in 1982

Statue of Jesus being put into Sanctuary in 1982

2000s-Today

SHLC is still going strong today! In 2018 we celebrated our 60th anniversary! We continue to worship the Lord and serve the greater community in His name. We look forward to the future with great plans to prosper in the name of the Lord.

The Hospitality Committee making food trays for Somerset County Food Bank

SHLC churchgoers during the weekly after service coffee hour

Passing out backpacks to Plainfield students in 2010

Dedication of the baseball field behind SHLC in 2016

High School Graduate Hand Print on Ceiling Tradition

Creating care packages for our college students

SHLC's annual hats, gloves and socks donation in Plainfield, NJ