Posts by Stephen Ackermann
Happy 30th Birthday to Our Pipe Organ!
This spring marks a joyful milestone in the life of Good Shepherd: the 30th anniversary of the pipe organ at our Madison campus. Designed and built by the Holtkamp Organ Company of…
Read MoreMadison Chapel Officially Complete
With the recent addition of new chairs, the Madison Chapel is now officially complete. Designed as a welcoming space for both individuals and groups, the chapel is available for reflection,…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Worship & Music Task Force
At its January 20 meeting, the Board of Directors created the Worship & Music Task Force to recommend what Good Shepherd’s worship and music strategy should look like for the…
Read MoreThe Good Shepherd Foundation Supports Ministries Through Latest Grants
The Good Shepherd Foundation met on February 2, 2026, and awarded the following grants: Good Shepherd Food Pantry $18,000 Holy Cow Summer Intern $3,600…
Read MoreCongregational Meeting | Sunday, March 8
Congregational Meeting When: Sunday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. Where: Verona & on Zoom We invite you to attend an upcoming congregational meeting to hear about a significant estate gift…
Read MoreLead Pastor Call Committee Update
We are excited to share that the lead pastor call committee is in advanced conversations with a strong pastor candidate and are encouraged by where the Spirit seems to be…
Read MoreLenten Soup & Devotionals
Mid-Week Soup & Devotionals During Lent, we will host a midweek gathering. Join us Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. at the Madison Campus for a soup lunch followed by a devotional…
Read MoreColumbarium Help Wanted
Are you handy? Are you a DIYer? The Good Shepherd Columbarium Board is looking for someone to help maintain our recently updated water feature, an important part of the Columbarium.…
Read MoreGolf League comes back for third straight year
Good Shepherd’s Golf League is back for the third consecutive year in 2026! We will play 9 holes every other Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. at Odana Hills Golf Course from May 26 to September 1. All Good Shepherd members are eligible to participate and we…
Read MoreCall for Board Candidates
The Nominating Committee is looking to fill three open Board positions this year. The Nominating Committee is responsible for screening and nominating candidates in accordance with Article IV of the…
Read MoreWomen’s Lenten Book Group
Looking for a meaningful way to journey through Lent? Join us Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Verona campus for , a thoughtful and honest study inspired by Kate…
Read MoreOutreach Book Study
On Mondays, beginning March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at our Verona campus, our Outreach Ministry is inviting the congregation into a shared book study of Having Nothing, Possessing Everything by…
Read MoreJared’s Farewell Message
Jared Stellmacher’s final Sunday with our Madison congregation was last Sunday, January 25. We give thanks for his ministry and invite you to read his letter to the congregation (below)…
Read MoreThe Music Goes On
Ministry Update: Good Shepherd’s music ministry will continue without interruption during this interim season. We are grateful to welcome Katie Gerlach as Interim Choir Director, Don DeBruin as Interim Organist,…
Read MoreNew at GSLC: The Grace Collective for Women
We’re excited to introduce The Grace Collective, a new women’s community at Good Shepherd created with one simple goal in mind: to make space for connection, creativity, and care. Life…
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