The Word Became Flesh
Star of Wonder On December 21, the winter solstice, my book group took a sunset walk in the Dane County section of Pheasant Branch Conservancy. We had a good hike…
Read MoreMidweek Worship | January 6, 2020
Gather with us Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. for a time of reflective worship. Come as you are – bring your worries, joys, hopes, fears, exhaustion- all of it is welcome.
In song, prayer, silence, and scripture we’ll join together with one another and with creation as the day comes to a close.
We encourage you to have a candle with you to light during the service.
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it”.
Livestream Worship | Sunday, January 3, 2021
Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.
Read MoreNew Year! New Issue of The Messenger!
Get the latest edition of The Messenger The January 2021 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreGod Gives Us Hope
Acolyte Adventures The first time I was asked to take on the role of acolyte was on Christmas Eve when I was 12. My family was often assigned as the…
Read MoreLessons & Carols | Sunday, December 27, 2020
Today, we will worship with lessons and carols as we continue our Christmas celebration; a tradition that dates back to King’s College, Cambridge, in 1918. The voices of Simeon and 84-year-old Anna join the chorus today in our Gospel reading, recognizing what God is doing in Jesus.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Wednesday, December 23
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Pastor Chris Enstad: Human beings are not built for waiting. All of the parts that God has knit together into our bodies speak…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Tuesday, December 22
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Sherri Swartz: I don’t feel like writing a devotion. I’m not sure I even want to rejoice. I know I don’t want to…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Monday, December 21
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Eva Perez: In this world without live theatre, Verona Area Community Theatre offered an opportunity for a virtual play. So, naturally, I…
Read MoreRejoice! The Music of Christmas at Good Shepherd
This year’s Christmas Concert will feature Good Shepherd bands, choirs and duets from Jared Stellmacher and former Good Shepherd Director of Worship & Music, Ben Johnston-Urey. They’re teaming up again! The program will include favorites from past concerts and some new soon-to-be favorites. Don’t miss out on this wonderful way to highlight the season through music! You can also watch the concert Christmas Eve morning and Christmas morning at 7 a.m. on Fox 47.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Sunday, December 20
Each Sunday we share, in place of our story, a portion of the 40th chapter of Isaiah. The people of Israel knew something about collective weariness. In this chapter Isaiah speaks…
Read MoreLivestream Worship | Sunday, December 20, 2020
God keeps the promise made to David to give him an everlasting throne. The angel tells Mary that God will give David’s throne to her son Jesus.
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Saturday, December 19
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Diane Kohrs: Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town and spend a…
Read MoreAdvent Reflection | Friday, December 18
Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Brittany Ballweg: Weariness has taken on new meaning during this time as Brittany and Kyle Ballweg, GS members, watch Kyle’s cousin’s family…
Read MoreBlue Christmas 2020
God Speaks I know most of us aren’t taking any or many road trips in these “Covid” times. But one person’s writing recently reminded of some roadside billboards that were…
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