Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
2023-03-03 - 2023-03-04 | Verona Campus, 7291 County Rd PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
After three long years, the FMSC MobilePack is returning to Verona Campus this March 3-4! We are seeking around 1,000 volunteers to pack meals and help us raise $50,000 for this MobilePack event. Adults and children 5 years and older are welcome to serve! Registration can be found here.

Memorial for Joanne Berg
2023-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Lobby; Madison Sanctuary
Joanne Berg died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 88, after a long battle with heart disease. She was born at her parents home in Eyota, Minnesota in February of 1935, the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Schmidt) and John Thompson. A 1953 graduate of Chatfield, Minnesota High School, Joanne attended Hamline University where she earned a B.A. in music in 1957. She married Wayne Muggenburg in 1956. They divorced in 1965. In 1968, she married George C. Berg in Madison. He preceded her in death in 2015.
Joanne retired in 1991, after 18 years, from CUNA Mutual Insurance Group. Her primary interest was her family. She also loved classical music and thoroughly enjoyed performing as well as attending concerts. For three years she taught instrumental music in Mitchell, South Dakota and Minot, North Dakota. She sang in the Madison Symphony Chorus for 52 years, was president of the chorus from 1989-1990, and served for many years as a docent for the Education Committee of the Madison Symphony. She was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison where she sang in the choir, rang handbells, created and played in a flute choir (Flutessence), and volunteered in many other capacities. Despite having two knee replacements and a hip replacement she never lost her enthusiasm for downhill skiing; and for thirteen years (1992-2005), she was active as an arthritis educator in a program called Patient Partners, and through that organization, made many valued friends.
Joanne is survived by daughters, Janet (Keith) Hilts of Wausau and Jennifer Haugen of Minnetonka, MN; five grandchildren, Jeanne, Casey, and Curtis Hilts, and Katie and Nicholas Haugen; two nieces, Bonnie (Joe) Nichols and Diane (Joel) Wagner; and three nephews, Steve (Gay), Dean and Donald (Barbara) Bernard.
She was preceded in death by her husband George, sister Hazel and grandson Carter Haugen.
Her family wishes to thank the staffs in the Intensive Care Unit at Unity Point Meriter Hospital, old and new friends, including Elaine and Kay, for caring for her beloved cat, Rudy, during her recent illnesses.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Dinner will follow.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Madison Symphony Chorus, the Arthritis Foundation, or the American Heart Association.

Lenten Book Group: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
2023-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Madison Good Shepherd Room
Lent is all about slowing down. In an effort to slow down together, we will discuss John Mark Comer’s “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” on Monday nights from 7-8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Room at Madison Campus. Reach out to Becca Feldhacker or Emma Conway with questions.

The Chosen | Dinner and Discussion
2023-03-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
This Lent we’re going to gather around the stories of the Gospel in a new way – creating opportunities to encounter and discuss the story of Jesus with the Good Shepherd community. The Chosen is a multi-season television show that takes a deep look at Jesus and the lives of those he encountered as he began his ministry. This series presents the stories of those Jesus encounters with nuance, depth and a focus on historical accuracy.
Starting on Tuesday, February 28 we will gather each Tuesday night in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch an episode, share a simple meal and engage in large and small group discussion about the episode.
The evenings will start with a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. with the episode playing as people eat together. Following the episode, there will be conversations around each table and as a large group.

Chili Cookoff
2023-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Verona Lobby; Verona Coffee Bar; Verona Sanctuary
The Chili Cook Off is back for its 13th year on March 10th. This fundraiser for high school ministry is a great place to gather and have fun as a community: taste test over 25 chilis, bid on delectable pies, enjoy dessert and cornbread, all while helping support the future of the church, our youth! Tickets can be purchased online here. If you’d like to compete in the chili cook off, sign up here.

First Communion Class
2023-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Verona Sanctuary; Verona Lobby
Learn more about first communion instruction here.

Dr. Olivier Eisenmann & Verena Steffen Concert
2023-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Madison Lobby; Madison Sanctuary
Dr. Olivier Eisenmann, organist, and flautist Verena Steffen, both of Weggis, Switzerland, (near Lucerne) will present a one-hour recital on Monday, March 20 at 7 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Madison Campus on Raymond Road. All are invited, and a free-will offering will be accepted for the performers. This program is sponsored under the umbrella of the Association of Church Musicians and the Madison Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Born in Zürich, and the son of Swiss composer, Will Eisenmann, Dr. Eisenmann has concertized extensively throughout Europe, as well as Russia, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Mexico, and the United States. In addition to his own 20 recordings, he has recorded for radio and television in many countries and has been featured at numerous major organ festivals. Appearing with him will be flautist Verena Steffen, who likewise has performed extensively throughout Europe and other parts of the world and has recorded on several labels.

Easter Egg Hunt & Holy COW Breakfast
2023-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Free Community Easter Egg Hunt with Food & Fun for All Ages
All are invited to the corner of Whitney Way & Raymond Road for the annual Easter Egg Hunt!
The Holy COW Food Truck will be on site offering a pay-what-you-can breakfast and fresh brewed coffee.
There will be several Easter Egg Hunt rounds so that kids of all ages can enjoy an age-appropriate difficulty level for their egg hunting!
Good Shepherd is a church community that practices welcome, forgiveness and service to others. We’ve been a part of the community since 1957, bringing community together for food and conversation, in gratitude for all God has given us. We’ll see you at the event!

Maundy Thursday Service
2023-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Madison Sanctuary; Verona Sanctuary
At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment to love one another.

Maundy Thursday Service
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Verona Sanctuary

Good Friday Service
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Madison Sanctuary
The ancient title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength and hope in the tree of life.

Good Friday Service
2023-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Madison Sanctuary; Verona Sanctuary

7:00 Easter Service
2023-04-09 07:00 - 08:00
On this day Christ is risen, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen, and with the women at the tomb and Peter, we are amazed. Let us rejoice: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

9:00 Easter Service
2023-04-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Madison Sanctuary; Verona Sanctuary

Holy COW at the Department of Revenue
2023-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Department of Revenue, 2135 Rimrock Rd., Madison, WI, United States
Come join us for a pay-what-you-can lunch in the Department of Revenue parking lot! Located at 2135 Rimrock Rd.

Forward Garden Event
2023-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Pope Farm Homestead, 7492 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton, WI, United States
Please join us for a collaborative food pantry gardening event with Forward Garden, located at Pope Farm Homestead (7492 Old Sauk Rd. in Middleton). This 12-acre garden serves as a hub for the Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens organization while growing unique foods for the local pantries.

Inreach & Congregational Care Committee
2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Madison Good Shepherd Room
A group who gathers to grow and support our care ministries. Learn more about the Committee here.

Spring Cleanup
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Campus & Verona Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd., Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Help clean and beautify our facilities and grounds! Please bring lawn care items with you. Cleanup will take place at both campuses during the listed time.

Refugee Resettlement Donation Collection Event
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Madison Lobby
With incredible support from the congregation and others, we are close to having collected donations sufficient to completely furnish three apartments for these new arrivals. We have planned a final Donation Collection Event for Saturday morning, April 15th, with the hope of gathering and organizing all the furnishings necessary for the apartments. We will be set up in the parking lot of the Madison Campus from 10:00 until noon with trucks and trailers to pickup and deliver items. The Holy Cow and youth will be there to offer help and encouragement.

Holy COW at Capital Brewery
2023-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, WI, United States
Please join us for a pay-what-you-can meal in the parking lot of Capital Brewery! Located at 7734 Terrace Ave. in Middleton.

Holy COW at Sugar River United Methodist Church
2023-05-07 10:30 - 12:30
Please join us for a pay-what-you-can lunch in the parking lot of Sugar River United Methodist Church! Located at 415 W. Verona Ave.

Memorial Service for Steven G. Westimayer
2023-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Madison Lobby; Madison Sanctuary
Steven G. Westimayer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Steve was born August 31, 1947, in Beaver Dam, WI, to John and Lucille Westimayer. Due to a tragic event, John passed away. Steve was fortunate to have Orville Sette come into his life and become his stepfather. Lucille and Orville raised Steve in Horicon and Juneau. After high school, Steve went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from UW-Whitewater. He went on to work with the State of Wisconsin for 39 years as a Computer Specialist.
In 1989, Steve married the love of his life, Pat, and became a stepfather himself to Pat’s daughters. Together, they enjoyed traveling, Wisconsin sports, and golfing.
Steve is survived by his wife, Pat; stepfather Orville Sette; stepdaughters: Nancy and Sara (Raul); brother, John (Kathy); granddaughters: Kelsey(Rob), Robyn (Vince), and Hannah; nine great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his dad, John and mother, Lucille.

May Enneagram Book Group
2023-05-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Verona Family Lounge
In February we hosted a wonderful workshop with Dr. Drew Moser, who helped begin to look at the Enneagram as a tool of discernment to help us better understand ourselves and others. Regardless of if you attended the workshop, all are welcome to be a part of a month- long book group, exploring Dr. Moser’s book, “the ENNEAGRAM of DISCERNMENT”. We’ll meet in the Verona Campus lounge from 6:30 -7:30 on Wednesday nights – May 10, 17, 24, and 31. A Zoom link will be made available in eNews. Please read the first 2 chapters for our first gathering. The book is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and through other book sellers. Contact Sarah Iverson with questions.

Stop the Violence - Food Cart Event
2023-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Gathering for Peace
Stop by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for a community meal and free resources for area youth, including information on family employment opportunities, summer activities and more.
The Holy COW Food truck will be serving a delicious free meal for all!
Stay energized as we campaign for the safety of our neighborhood with some food from the Holy COW.
