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Welcome Amy Hartsough, Our New Director of Worship and Music
Good Shepherd is excited to welcome Amy Hartsough as our new Director of Worship and Music. Amy began her work with us this week and brings a wealth of experience…
Read MoreGod’s Grace Isn’t Fair | Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson | September 20, 2026
In this sermon, we return to the parable of the vineyard workers from Matthew’s Gospel, where laborers who worked vastly different hours receive the exact same pay. Jesus uses this…
Read MoreThe Installation of Pastor Ben Sheets
Join us for a very special evening as Pastor Ben Sheets is formally installed as Lead Pastor of Good Shepherd. Bishop Joy Mortensen-Wiebe will join us for this festival worship…
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong with the Church? It’s Us | Pastor Sheryl Erickson | September 6, 2026
As we settle back into the familiar rhythms of fall, we are also reminded that being the church together is holy work and sometimes hard work. In this week’s sermon…
Read MorePlaygroup at Good Shepherd
Caregivers and little ones are invited back to Playgroup at our Verona Campus! Starting October 6, children ages 0–3 and their caregivers can join Ms. Emily and Mr. Matt for…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to install a pastor? Find out in The Messenger!
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The September 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreNew Worship Resources for Children
Beginning September 13, new resources will be available at both campuses to help children feel comfortable, supported, and engaged during worship. Families can find them near the Good Shepherd Kids…
Read MoreFollow Me: The Way of the Cross | Pastor Sheryl Erickson | August 30, 2026
In this week’s sermon, we explore what it truly means to follow Jesus rather than simply admire him, wrestling with the tension between Peter’s bold confession and his resistance to…
Read MoreYou Are the Church | Pastor Ben Sheets | August 23, 2026
Jesus is building a church, and it is not a building. It is a people refreshed at fonts and fed at tables, flung wide open in welcome, practicing forgiveness, and…
Read MoreTake the Risk | Pastor Preston Fields | August 16, 2026
Pastor Preston Fields of Lutheran Campus Ministry at U.W. Madison reflects on the risk of vulnerability and belonging, drawing on the Canaanite woman’s bold, honest plea to Jesus. Sharing personal…
Read MoreRough Crossings | Pastor Ben Sheets | August 9, 2026
Pastor Ben reflected on Jesus’ invitation to trust him in the midst of life’s rough crossings, reminding us that faith doesn’t promise smooth sailing but God’s faithful presence through every…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 6
Previous Day August 6 – Day 6 By: Molly McCue You may think after spending a couple of days journeying in the mountains, there isn’t much to be said about…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 5
Previous DayNext Day August 5 – Day 5 By Lane Johanningmeier Wednesday morning, we began our final day in the mountains. After a day of adventure and a day of…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 4
Previous DayNext Day August 4 – Day 4 My name is Adam Johnson, and I am going into my senior year. To start off day 4, we had an amazing…
Read More2026 Youth Trip to Colorado – Day 3
Previous DayNext Day August 3 – Day 3 Hello! My name is Aubree Jane Lundgren and this was our first day fully in the mountains. After a filling breakfast of…
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