Posts by Stephen Ackermann
Call 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 GSLC Constitution. Board representation seeks to reflect the diversity and characteristics of our congregation. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month. In…
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 Bowler’s book Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day. Together, we’ll explore faith, resilience, and finding God in both the beauty and the brokenness of life. We’ll…
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 Michael Mather. Together, we’ll explore the themes of the book and reflect on how they shape and inform Outreach ministries at Good Shepherd, as we…
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) and hear his farewell comments shared during worship. Dear Friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Before anything else, I need to say…
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, and Wesley Swords and Rachel Bain as Interim Handbell Directors, with support from Joanne Dodge and Phyllis Wiederhoeft. We give thanks for their willingness to…
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 is full, schedules are packed, and meaningful connection can sometimes feel hard to come by. The Grace Collective is an invitation to slow down, show…
Read MoreJared Stellmacher Says Goodbye
Good Shepherd Worship and Music Director Jared Stellmacher has accepted a new call as Director of Worship and Music at Riverside Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Jared served Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for more than eight years with extraordinary dedication, creativity, and care. His leadership has helped the worship life of this congregation flourish. Jared’s final Sunday at Good Shepherd will…
Read MoreJanuary is Justice & Advocacy Month at Good Shepherd
January is Justice and Advocacy month here at Good Shepherd. In scripture, justice and advocacy are deeply rooted in God’s character and in His desire for how people should treat one another. As Christians, we are invited to take part in the ongoing work of God’s kingdom – a kingdom marked by peace, equity, compassion,…
Read MoreOne Worship Sunday – December 28
One Worship: Lessons & Carols When: Sunday, December 28 at 9 a.m. Where: Madison Join us for a special Lessons & Carols service. Through scripture and song, we will continue celebrating the story of Christ’s birth and the hope it brings. This is also a Worship With Family Sunday, and children are encouraged to worship…
Read MoreEcumenical Thanksgiving Service
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 hosted at Queen of Peace. This gathering offers an opportunity for Christians of all traditions to come together in worship, prayer and fellowship. We hope…
Read MoreSupport Good Shepherd with Stock or IRA Gifts
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 your charitable impact. Good Shepherd can accept appreciated assets, such as stocks, or donations made directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Donation or…
Read MoreFoundation Supports Ministries Through Latest Grants
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, shoes, and underwear The screening and discussion of the documentary Leap of Faith An Advent Concert featuring The Brilliance Band at the Verona campus Please…
Read MoreVerona Site Pastor Update
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 document that serves as the detailed job description for potential candidates. To create this, we need your input! Congregational surveys will be distributed soon to…
Read MoreFor 10 Years Members Have Been Choosing the Columbarium for a Final Resting Place
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 to a double sided wall with only a few niches remaining. In addition to the niche wall, many features have been added, including the statue…
Read MoreInvite a Friend Sunday — October 19 at Good Shepherd!
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, neighbor, or family member — and share the warmth and welcome of our church community. Whether they’re looking for a church home, curious about faith,…
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