Posts by Stephen Ackermann
Support Socktober
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 Ministry to be distributed to surrounding Meadowood and Dane County communities, helping those in need. Drop off your donations in the Socktober bins at either…
Read MoreJoin the Loaves and Fishes Ministry in Serving Our Neighbors
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 fourth Thursday, our volunteers prepare and serve a noon meal at Luke House on Ingersoll Street north of downtown Madison. This important ministry provides nourishment…
Read MoreShare the Warmth: October Adult Coat Drive
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 campuses where you can put your coat donations and/or you can volunteer on November 6th to help with the distribution by contacting Rick Thomas at:…
Read MoreMinistry Conversation with CYF
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 28, you’re invited to join our Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) staff and committee members for an open conversation about this vital area of ministry.…
Read MoreChildren’s Choir Resumes September 21 & 28
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 faith-filled fun. Rehearsals take place immediately following worship, making it easy for families to participate. Children will learn beautiful music, grow in confidence, and share…
Read MoreBe the Reason a Third Grader Smiles
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 Program with their third-grade students. We need 40 pen pals to help make this connection a success. Being a pen pal is a fun and…
Read MoreMinistry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family
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 commitment to creating meaningful and engaging ministry for children and youth, and this gathering will reflect on the joys and challenges of the past five…
Read MoreGet Involved with the Facilities Team at Good Shepherd!
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 a year for an hour, and we’re always happy to welcome new members. This is a great way to stay connected with the behind-the-scenes work…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Final Day
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 day at camp. Though the physical act of service wasn’t on the agenda for today, Sarah has talked with us about how rest is needed…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 4
Today’s 2025 Travel Blog comes from Jen Diebling, the aunt of one of our travelers. As a reminder each teen traveled with a “serving companion”. More on that later. My name is Jen, and I’ve had the tremendous joy of joining the GS travelers. Immediately upon meeting the GS team I was enveloped in love.…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 2-3
Days 2-3: Building Community at Camp & Service Projects By Andrea Frey & Julia Miller As we sit to reflect and write, it is late into the evening on our third full day. The opportunity to travel as a group of adults and teenagers together is full of unexpected joys. We’re filled with gratitude for…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 1
Day 1: Our First Full Day By Charlie Sayre Our first full day began around 5:30 a.m. with our early risers, surprised to see it still pitch-black outside (the sun rises at 6:45 a.m. in Louisville), heading out for their morning runs and walks. While our early risers were out getting their exercise before the…
Read MorePrayer Partners Needed for Our Youth Travelers
Next month 38 High Schoolers and their parents will travel to North Carolina to partner with Lutheran Disaster Relief in their continued work to renew the spaces, stories, and lives of those affected by Hurrican Helene. We anticipate the trip will be challenging, surprising, educational, emotional and full of holy encounters – so we need…
Read MoreA Beautiful Renewal at the Columbarium
If you’ve visited the Columbarium at our Verona Campus recently, you may have noticed something new: the gentle sound of flowing water from the beautifully rebuilt waterfall feature. Thanks to the dedicated work of Kent Mathews, Steve Frei, and Rick Schmidt, the waterfall has been restored to provide a peaceful, reflective space for all who…
Read MoreA New Space for Prayer and Reflection: The Labyrinth at Our Verona Campus
We’re excited to share that a beautiful new feature is coming to our Verona Campus—a prayer labyrinth. Construction is well underway, with the foundation already in place, and we look forward to opening this sacred space soon. While we plan to officially commission the labyrinth on August 10, it may be ready for use even…
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