Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has been in Oceanside for two years. The church is a part of the nationwide Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Its theology is traditional and conservative. Pastor Allen Kolkman presides over the traditional Sunday service, which has hymns and organ accompaniment, as well as a contemporary service which offers more praise songs. Shepherd of the Valley also offers a number of Bible studies and youth group services, and has a recently renovated nursery for child care services.