Events
Support the Kids of Orchard Ridge Elementary through “Adopt-a-School”!
Come help get our Adopt-a-School ready for the new school year! Join us as we clean up the playground, build a gaga ball pit, and help out teachers and staff…
Read MoreSummer Tuesday Treks
All Are Welcome! For almost 2 years a group of Good Shepherd folks have been meeting Tuesday mornings at 9:00 to take a hike together! If you’re looking for a…
Read MoreFirst Communion Instruction & Recognition 2022
First Communion instruction is offered for all students in Kindergarten-5th grade. Instruction about this meal is intentionally offered during Lent because this sacrament is how we, together as believers, remember…
Read MoreVirtual Advent Wreath Making | Nov 23 at 7 p.m.
Advent is the season of waiting and preparing—getting our homes, hearts, and spirits ready for the birth of Jesus! This year, we’ll wait and prepare both together and separately. Join…
Read MoreGingerbread Houses at Home
The Gingerbread Event coordinators regret that we are cancelling the in-person Gingerbread House event on December 7, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to see you in December 2021.…
Read MoreVirtual Town Hall Meeting – June 28th, 2020
Weekly Pastor’s Note | Difficult Conversations
A couple weeks ago, I attended the Solidarity March in downtown Madison sponsored by the African American Council of Churches. I haven’t been to many marches like this, but my…
Read MoreDifficult Conversations: Walking alongside all God’s children
A new weekly discussion starting later this month. A 4 week course on “Difficult Conversations: Walking alongside all God’s children” will be offered on Tuesdays via Zoom beginning June 30…
Read MoreAn Evening With Percy Brown Jr. | Forum Talk from February 4, 2020
What is racial equity? Why is it important? As people of Christian faith, why does this matter?
This past February, Good Shepherd Church welcomed Percy Brown, Jr., the Director of Equity and Student Achievement for the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. In 2016, Madison365 recognized Percy Brown, Jr. as one of the most influential African-Americans in the state of Wisconsin. Check out this video from his forum talk at Good Shepherd’s Madison Campus from February 4th.
“A Time for Burning” | Documentary Screening & Discussion Event
Continuing the Conversation
On Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. we will be sharing a special live-stream of the academy-award nominated documentary “A Time for Burning” to watch together as a congregation. Following the broadcast, we will share a link to a Zoom video chat hosted by Good Shepherd members for further large and small group discussions.
About the Film
In 1966, Lutheran Film Associates commissioned a documentary film to capture the story of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE as the pastor of the congregation begins efforts to reach out African American Lutherans in their community. Over 50 years later, the difficult conversations featured in this film echo within our communities and churches today.
Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, June 28th
You’re Invited to attend this Virtual meeting Sunday, June 28 at noon on YouTube Due to the pandemic, the congregation will not be able to come together in person to…
Read MoreThanksgiving Eve Worship – November 27, 2019
Give Thanks Join us in giving thanks and celebrating the abundant blessings of God at our annual Thanksgiving Eve Worship service held on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. at…
Read MoreUpcoming Service and Fellowship Opportunities
Tree Lane Apartments As part of Madison’s Housing First Initiative, Tree Lane Apartments located on the far west side of Madison opened 45 apartments to homeless families in mid June…
Read MoreWomen’s Ministry Paint Night
Women’s Ministry presents Good Shepherd Night with Signs by Caitlin Local business Signs by Caitlin has designed a sign-making workshop just for Good Shepherd. Rescheduled from late winter and now…
Read MoreTree Lane Service Project March 4th
Garage Sale/Open House to Benefit Local Residents Good Shepherd service group God’s Hands and Feet is hosting a potluck supper including a free garage sale/open house for the Tree Lane…
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