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Posts by Stephen Ackermann

News Worship

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

By Stephen Ackermann | November 13, 2025

When: Monday, November 24 at 7 p.m. Where: Queen of Peace (401 S Owen Dr, Madison, WI 53711) All are warmly invited to join us for a special Ecumenical Service…

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Generosity News

Support Good Shepherd with Stock or IRA Gifts

By Stephen Ackermann | November 13, 2025

Did you know Good Shepherd can accept stocks or direct gifts from your IRA as a donation? You might have additional ways to contribute to Good Shepherd that help maximize…

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GS Foundation News Outreach

Foundation Supports Ministries Through Latest Grants

By Stephen Ackermann | November 6, 2025

The Good Shepherd Foundation Board approved three grants totaling $18,250 at its meeting on Monday, November 3. The approved grants include funding for: The Clothes Closet to provide new socks,…

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News Transition Verona Site Pastor

Verona Site Pastor Update

By Stephen Ackermann | October 30, 2025

The Verona Site Pastor Transition Task Force has been hard at work over the past few months! Our role is to develop the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) — a long…

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Columbarium News

For 10 Years Members Have Been Choosing the Columbarium for a Final Resting Place

By Stephen Ackermann | October 28, 2025

Over the past ten years 236 Good Shepherd members have chosen the Columbarium as their place of final rest. The Columbarium has grown from a single sided wall of niches…

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Uncategorized

Invite a Friend Sunday — October 19 at Good Shepherd!

By Stephen Ackermann | October 16, 2025

Sunday, October 19 we’re celebrating Invite a Friend Sunday at Good Shepherd! It’s the perfect opportunity to extend a simple invitation to someone in your life — a friend, coworker,…

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Children's Ministry Outreach

Support Socktober

By Stephen Ackermann | October 2, 2025

This October, Church School is inviting everyone to take part in Socktober by donating new socks for kids and adults. These socks will be given to God’s Hands & Feet…

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Outreach

Join the Loaves and Fishes Ministry in Serving Our Neighbors

By Stephen Ackermann | October 2, 2025

At Good Shepherd, one of the ways we live out our call to love and serve our neighbors is through the Loaves and Fishes Outreach Ministry. Each month, on the…

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Outreach

Share the Warmth: October Adult Coat Drive

By Stephen Ackermann | September 23, 2025

During the month of October we will be collecting clean, adult winter coats. We will be distributing the coats on Thursday, November 6th. There will be a bin at both…

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News

Ministry Conversation with CYF

By Stephen Ackermann | September 14, 2025

Sunday, September 28 • Following All Services • Madison & Verona Good Shepherd has a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful and engaging ministry for children and youth. On Sunday, September…

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Children's Ministry News

Children’s Choir Resumes September 21 & 28

By Stephen Ackermann | September 14, 2025

When: September 21 in Verona & September 28 in Madison Good Shepherd’s Children’s Choir is back! Kids are invited to join Mr. Matt for a joyful time of music and…

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Outreach

Be the Reason a Third Grader Smiles

By Stephen Ackermann | September 11, 2025

Good Shepherd is once again partnering with Orchard Ridge Elementary School, located just a few blocks from our Madison campus, and this year we’re excited to launch a Pen Pal…

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Children Youth & Family Children's Ministry

Ministry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family

By Stephen Ackermann | September 11, 2025

Join us for a Ministry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family on Sunday, September 28, following all services at both the Madison and Verona campuses. Good Shepherd has a long-standing…

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Facilities News

Get Involved with the Facilities Team at Good Shepherd!

By Stephen Ackermann | September 4, 2025

We’re excited to share a few ways you can help keep our campuses in great shape—and have fun doing it! 1. Join the Facilities CommitteeOur committee meets about four times…

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High School Youth Trip Youth Ministry

2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Final Day

By Stephen Ackermann | August 9, 2025

This blog – of our last day – was written by Molly McCue Here we are, the 5th day of our North Carolina disaster relief trip of 2025. Our last…

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