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Giving Thanks for a Restful Sabbatical
Thank you Good Shepherd Thank you, Good Shepherd, for supporting me in taking a 6 week sabbatical this summer! I am so grateful for the time for rest and renewal.…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Board President Transition
Dear Siblings in Christ, Gerry Born, our Church Board President, has resigned from the Church Board as of August 1. Gerry has served on our Board for nearly 6 years…
Read MorePartnering with Orchard Ridge Elementary
Providing Supplies to Start the Year Off Right It is the beginning of a new school year. Good Shepherd plays a vital role in partnering with Orchard Ridge Elementary School…
Read MoreCollege intern program: On being Jewish, working in a church, and finding community
This summer I set out on a mission to get to know the congregation and amplify your voices. Coming in, I never imagined the pure depth of the congregation and how…
Read MoreMental health tidbits: Good communication
Effective communication is essential to a good relationship. Good communication in life can be tricky to get right, yet extremely important whether with loved ones, work colleagues, friends, even neighbors.…
Read MoreReconciling in Christ: We want your feedback on the potential Welcome Statement
All are welcome here Hello, my name is Syrenne McNulty and I’m the chairwoman of the RIC Task Force, the group at Good Shepherd that launched the conversation last year…
Read MoreHospitality is Holiness
Practicing hospitality through actions and words For the past two years, a task force of concerned Good Shepherd members has been prayerfully working through the Reconciling in Christ process as…
Read MoreCelebrating Lynne Kroger and 50 years of faithful service
This month, we’re saying Godspeed to Lynne Kroger as she transitions into retirement. Lynne has been a part of Good Shepherd for the past 50 years as a member, the…
Read More“Bold Women – Answering the Call” Convention on September 21
Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the South Central Wisconsin Synodical Women’s Organization September 21, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The one day convention encourages members to pray, find peace and…
Read MoreCreation Sunday: Celebrating and tending to the beautiful world God created
This Sunday, July 14, we’ll be observing Creation Sunday by printing fewer bulletins to reflect on our role as good stewards of the world that God’s made. Creation Sunday is…
Read MoreSummer Book Group
Tuesday Nights in July Join Sarah Iverson for weekly conversations focused on “Tattoo’s on the Heart – The Power of Boundless Compassion” starting July 9. Over coffee and ice tea…
Read MorePine Ridge 2019: A sacred privilege
Friday, June 27, South Dakota Blog by Sherri Swartz traveling with her daughter Heather for the 2nd time We left the motel at 6:30 AM and had a quiet bus…
Read MorePine Ridge 2019: ‘Everyone is considered family’
Thursday, June 27, Pine Ridge, Kirstin Poppen traveling with her mother Kari Poppen Today was a mix of emotions, happy and sad, as it was the day that we left…
Read MorePine Ridge 2019: Life is your greatest teacher
Wednesday, June 26 Heather Swartz traveling for the 2nd time with her mom Sherri Swartz Happy 17th birthday Ella! This third day on the Rez was a lot to process,…
Read MorePine Ridge 2019: We are all broken in our own ways
Tuesday, June 25 Pine Ridge Blog by Grace Nemeth traveling with her confirmation leader Diane Cali Today was full of new adventures and challenges. Waking up this morning was more…
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