Introducing “Be Opened” – Our Fall Ministry Theme
The theme you will hear at Good Shepherd the next few months is “Be Opened.” But “Be Opened” is not a political slogan or an advertising theme. It’s something Jesus…
Read MoreExplore the Fall “Be Opened” Theme in the September Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The September 2024 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreA recap of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering and More in the August Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The August 2024 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreA Diverse Experience of Christian Community in New Orleans
Wow. What a week. We traveled hard and well. We have been bumped into by the Spirit, by ourselves, by one another. Through the official Gathering experiences we engaged hard…
Read MoreOnline Worship Survey Results At-A-Glance
How Good Shepherd Worships Online in 2024 Thank you to the 124 individuals who shared their feedback earlier this Summer as part of the first-ever Good Shepherd online worship survey.…
Read MoreChildren, Youth, Family (CYF) Committee Family Interviews Summary
Staffing changes and a need to understand how to best plan programming and staffing for family needs prompted the CYF committee to plan and execute family surveys. The survey was…
Read MoreELCA National Youth Gathering Day 5
Written by: Ashlynn Caldwell Friday morning started with a leisurely wakeup call and some bagels and coffee. The rain pushed back for long enough to wander around the French Quarter,…
Read MoreELCA National Youth Gathering Day 4
Written by: Molly Mccue and Angela Miller SERVICE: Community service is a creation of God that never ceases to stir so much want in me. After every service project I…
Read MoreELCA National Youth Gathering Day 3
Written by: Liv Enstad Today was a day of authenticity and feeling seen. We started the day with a nice walk in the humid French Quarter with a stop at…
Read MoreELCA National Youth Gathering Day 2
Written by: Berit Enstad New Orleans, LA- “Our first great act in this world is to be changed, from a creature that lives in the depths of the womb, into…
Read MoreRead an Update from Interim Lead Pastor Craig in the July 2024 Messenger
Get the latest edition of The Messenger The July 2024 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreMeet Kiana: Good Shepherd’s Summer Media Intern
Growing up in a small town in Illinois, I saw firsthand how crucial businesses are to a community. This realization sparked my desire to be part of a business that…
Read MoreWelcome to Summer! Read the June 2024 Messenger
Get the latest edition of The Messenger The June 2024 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed…
Read MoreLabyrinth Coming to Good Shepherd’s Verona Campus this June
An invitation to open our hearts in conversation with God Every fall, my family goes on an annual excursion to a local corn maze. There are definitely moments where we…
Read MoreThe Good Shepherd Columbarium – A Beautiful Resting Place
A beautiful place of final rest is a visible reminder of loved ones and is an important part of remembering, honoring, and healing. The old church cemetery of years gone…
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