Join the Summer Choir – All are Welcome
Love to sing? Join us for Summer Choir on the third Sunday of each month: June 21, July 19, and August 16. Summer Choir is open to all vocal musicians, whether you’re a regular choir member or simply enjoy singing. No long-term commitment is required. Just arrive one hour before worship to learn (or relearn)…
Read More“Discipleship Danger” Pastor Sheryl Erickson – June 21, 2026
Summer Scripture Challenge Week Two | “Let your light shine”
Continuing the Journey We’ve arrived at week two of the Summer Scripture Challenge! You’re on this journey with dozens of other members from the Good Shepherd community who have said “yes” to being shaped by God’s word this Summer. Scripture shapes our imagination as we learn words, stories and images that help us know God…
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Week One | Psalm 23:1-3 Welcome to the start of a journey You’re on this journey with dozens of other members from the Good Shepherd community who have said “yes” to being shaped by God’s word this Summer. Scripture shapes our imagination as we learn words, stories and images that help us know God and…
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Pastor Dara’s Doctor of Ministry Journey and Sabbatical
In 2023, I started a Doctor of Ministry degree program at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. With a small cohort of fellow clergy, we met together online monthly, reading books and writing essays as we reflected on our experiences as full time clergy in our own church contexts around the country. The focus for…
Read MoreWhat’s ahead for our Pastoral Team this Summer?
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The June 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon. Have a question or an idea for a future issue? Send an email to the communications team: communications@gslcwi.com Download…
Read MoreFoundation Support Through Latest Grants
The Good Shepherd Foundation met on May 4, 2026 and awarded the following grants: Church camp scholarships $11,615 Refresh Madison Campus classrooms $4,500 Music Mondays $3,000 Scholarship for GSLC member at a Lutheran college $1,000 The Foundation helps fund ministries and opportunities beyond the congregation’s operating budget. We are grateful for the members whose legacy…
Read MoreVision Forums
After worship June 7 in Madison Join us after worship for a Vision Forum conversation about the future of Good Shepherd. As we welcome Lead Pastor Ben Sheets and continue important staffing and ministry conversations, we invite you to share your ideas, hopes, and questions about where God is leading our church. These gatherings are…
Read MoreAuthor Q&A with Aziz Abu-Sarah
Learn more about the work of Aziz and Maoz https://www.iinteract.org/ Learn about “The Future is Peace” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786169/the-future-is-peace-by-aziz-abu-sarah-and-maoz-inon/
Read MoreThe May 2026 Messenger Shares Pastoral Transition Updates
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The May 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon. Have a question or an idea for a future issue? Send an email to the communications team: communications@gslcwi.com Download…
Read MoreUnited Week of Prayer
United Week of Prayer – April 26-May 2, 2026 Good Shepherd is joining churches across our community in intentional prayer, using our prayer labyrinth as a way to engage in this practice together. You’re invited to participate through group prayer opportunities like prayer walks with your small group, friends, or family. Join us Thursday, April…
Read MoreLEAD PASTOR UPDATE
LEAD PASTOR UPDATE One Worship & Congregational Meeting | April 19 The Lead Pastor Call Committee is grateful to share that a congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19 following a combined 9 a.m. service at the Madison Campus, where we will vote to call our next Lead Pastor. You will learn more…
Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Resurrection
Resurrection A rising to life from death. The concept of resurrection is derived from Jewish apocalyptic literature and is to be distinguished from the Greek concept of the immortality of the soul (Isa 26:19; Dan 12:2). Resurrection implies that a person who was truly dead is brought back to life; immortality of the soul implies that…
Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Sanctification
Sanctification “Making holy” or “consecrating” a place, thing, or person to God. Since holiness is primarily the attribute of God, what is “sanctified” is removed from “profane” or “secular” use and reserved to the Lord. In the OT, rites such as sprinkling with blood sanctify places, objects, and persons. The people must consecrate themselves before…
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