Archive for June 2026
Help the Book Barn Share the Joy of Reading
Did you know that, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 54% of U.S. adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and 64% of fourth graders are…
Read MoreJoin the Summer Choir – All are Welcome
Love to sing? Join us for Summer Choir on the third Sunday of each month: June 21, July 19, and August 16. Summer Choir is open to all vocal musicians,…
Read MoreSummer Scripture Challenge Week Two | “Let your light shine”
Continuing the Journey We’ve arrived at week two of the Summer Scripture Challenge! You’re on this journey with dozens of other members from the Good Shepherd community who have said…
Read MoreDiscipleship Danger | Pastor Sheryl Erickson | June 21, 2026
Pastor Sheryl Erickson reflected on Jesus’ warning that discipleship is not always safe or comfortable, as following Christ often means standing with vulnerable people and challenging unjust systems. At the…
Read MoreSummer Scripture Challenge Week One
Week One | Psalm 23:1-3 Welcome to the start of a journey You’re on this journey with dozens of other members from the Good Shepherd community who have said “yes”…
Read MoreStaff Summer Reading Picks
Pastor Dara’s Doctor of Ministry Journey and Sabbatical
In 2023, I started a Doctor of Ministry degree program at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. With a small cohort of fellow clergy, we met together online monthly, reading…
Read MoreWhat’s ahead for our Pastoral Team this Summer?
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The June 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
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