Madison Achievers Toastmasters Club
2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Good Shepherd Room

Russian School
2022-10-22 08:30 - 15:00 | Verona Room 5; Verona Room 6; Verona Room 7; Verona Gym; Verona Fellowship Hall

Woman's Fall Barn Gathering
2022-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Vlack’s Barn, 5759 Whalen Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
All the women of the congregation are welcome to gather on Sunday, October 23rd, at the Vlack Barn (5759 Whalen Road, Fitchburg) from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for an afternoon for spiritual storytelling and fellowship. Hospitality is provided, so simply come and enjoy connecting with others through casual conversation, beautifully shared stories, and prayer. This event was incredibly meaningful last year, and we can’t wait to offer it again to women of all ages and stages of life. Contact Sarah Iverson with questions siverson@gslcwi.com.

Literacy Network
2022-10-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Madison Good Shepherd Room

Boy Scouts
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Verona Room 11; Verona Fellowship Hall

Middle School Fall Festival
2022-10-26 18:15 - 20:00 | Verona Coffee Bar; Verona Fellowship Hall; Verona Gym; Verona Kitchen; Verona Sanctuary; Verona Youth Room
Come enjoy some fall fun at Good Shepherd’s Verona campus with other middle schoolers through photo booths, campfires, games, crafts, and time to simply hang out. You don’t need to be involved in the Amped program to come – all middle schoolers are welcome! RSVP here.

Trunk or Treat 2022
2022-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Madison Lobby; Madison Campus Lawn
Two chances to participate in our annual safe trick or treating event. This year we are hosting a trunk or treat at both church campuses. Volunteers decorate their car trunks and set up in the parking lot while kids of all ages are welcome to dress in costume and trick or treat in the safety of our parking lot spaces. Join us at Madison Campus on Saturday, October 29th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or at Verona Campus on Sunday, October 30th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you want to sign up to provide a trunk, contact Pastor Dara or sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CAFAD2EAA8-trunk
Extra candy donations always needed- drop off at church donation centers. Decorations of car trunks can be elaborate or just a bucket of candy, costumes for volunteers are not required, but welcome. If rain, event moves indoors.

MOM's Club
2022-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Peterson Hall

Bible Study
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Madison Good Shepherd Room

Bells Rehearsal
2022-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Madison Sanctuary

Madison Achiever's Toastmaster Club
2022-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Room 6

Glacier's Edge Committee Meeting
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Madison Good Shepherd Room

Combined Campus Worship
2022-11-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Verona High School Performing Arts Center
Good Shepherd will gather for a special combined worship service on Sunday, November 13 at the new Verona High School Performing Arts Center. As we gather under one roof, we will worship together, give thanks for the conclusion of our Beyond Campaign and kick-off our new campaign to continue God’s work at Good Shepherd! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 13!

Fall Retreat
2022-11-18 17:00 - 2022-11-20 15:00 | Sugar Creek Bible Camp, WI, United States
Fall Retreat is a great way for high schoolers to connect and deepen relationships with others and with God. We adventure by bus out to Sugar Creek Bible Camp in Ferryville, WI and spend time in community exploring a theme, practicing good rest and self-care, and engaging in the nature around us. Find more details and register here.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship
2022-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Join us in giving thanks and celebrating the abundant blessings of God at our annual Thanksgiving Eve Worship service held on Wednesday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Madison Campus. Neighbors, community and Good Shepherd members will gather as we raise our Thanksgiving praise. Time for fellowship will follow while enjoying pie, cider and coffee. Help provide pie for the event by signing up online at gslcwi.com/thanksgivingpie

In-Person Community Meal
2022-11-24 11:00 - 13:00
After two years of drive-thru Thanksgiving meals we are excited to return to an in-person gathering this November 24! You’re invited to the Madison campus for a full Thanksgiving meal with friends, family and neighbors. Volunteers can sign up to serve or donate food starting October 31 at gslcwi.com/thanksgiving. Thank you for making this meal an important part of loving and serving our neighbors in this community!

10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service
2022-12-24 10:30 - 11:45 | Verona Campus, 7291 County Rd PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States

4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service
2022-12-24 16:30 - 17:45 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States

Raft and Flood: Baptism in Daily Life
2023-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Join Dr. Gregory Walter, Professor of Religion from St. Olaf College for a lively hybrid educational opportunity in January. No preparation is needed, and all levels of understanding or curiosity are welcome! Pastor Chris will host at Madison Campus & online on Tuesday nights from 7 – 8 p.m. on January 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Jeremi Suri Book Group: "Civil War by Other Means"
2023-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join us Tuesday nights in January us conversation on Jeremi Suri’s “The Civil War by Other Means”. Jeremi spoke at Good Shepherd in October about how the conversations we have and fail to have shape the future for generations. This book is a great lesson in history and should lead us into some thoughtful conversation. We’ll gather on zoom to the winter weather doesn’t prevent us from meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89748963455. Please read the first chapter before our first gathering on January 10. Meet Jan 10, 17, 24, 31. Start the new year in education and conversation! Contact Sarah Iverson with questions.

Verona Community Blood Drive
2023-01-21 08:00 - 12:00 | St. James Lutheran Church, 425 S. Main St., Verona, WI, 53593, United States
The Verona Community Blood Drive is taking place on Saturday, January 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 425 S. Main St. Also, come give Jan. 1-31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting trip for you and a guest to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix! Includes travel, hotel, $500 gift card, pre-game activities and more! Terms apply; visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

Enneagram Workshop with Dr. Drew Moser
2023-02-04 09:00 - 14:00
On Saturday, February 4, Good Shepherd welcomes Dr. Drew Moser for an all-day Enneagram workshop. Dr. Moser will help us understand what this popular personality tool is, how we reconcile it with the Christian faith and how to use this ancient tool most effectively.

Help Tackle Hunger — Play in Souper Bowl XXII
2023-02-05 - 2023-02-12 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
You can help tackle hunger in our community by donating soup on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 12th AND during Souper Bowl Week beginning with the kick-off to Souper Bowl XXII at the 6 p.m. service at Verona. There will be Soup Buckets at both campuses for you to bring soup during Souper Bowl Week February 5th – 12th.
Building hours at Madison are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m; Verona – Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; AND Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon, both campuses.
Preferred soups include chicken noodle, chicken with rice, vegetable beef, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, any chunky style soups, and ramen noodles. All the soup goes to the three Food Pantries supported by Good Shepherd: The Good Shepherd, Allied, and Badger Prairie Needs Network Food Pantries.
We are also asking for your help with monetary donations, so the Pantry Coordinators can use the money to purchase needed food and other items given at the Food Pantries. Checks can be made to Good Shepherd with Souper Bowl in the memo line. If you donate cash, please do so carefully and indicate that it is for the Souper Bowl. You can also donate online at gslcwi.com/SouperBowl. Select 30-Souper Bowl from the drop-down selections under General Fund. The Souper good news is you can make your monetary donations any time before Souper Bowl Sunday.
Our goal is 2,300 cans of soup, more than the 2,231 cans from Souper Bowl XXI.
