Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Vision Forum at Verona Campus
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Verona Fellowship Hall
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 an opportunity to listen together, reflect on the future of ministry at Good Shepherd, and stay informed as we prepare for the August Congregational Meeting. Ministry plans and important updates will also be shared during each forum.
We hope you’ll join us for this important time of conversation, discernment, and community.

Vision Forum | Madison Campus
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Madison Peterson Hall

Faith & AI: Post-Worship Conversations
2026-06-14 10:00 - 11:30
What do we think? Who do we trust? Why do we believe?
Join Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Eric Holmer for conversations after each Worship service on Sunday, June 14 about the relationship between the conversations we have about Artificial Intelligence and the ones we have about faith.

After 9:00 a.m. Worship | Peterson Hall
After 10:00 a.m. Worship | Verona Sanctuary
After 6 p.m. Worship | Verona Sanctuary

Some articles to read in advance

WSJ: What the Tech Gods Should Learn From the Church: In an age of artificial intelligence, which voice of authority carries more weight? A priest who’s advised the Vatican weighs in.
NYT: At the A.I. Epicenter, Pope Leo’s Warnings are dismissed
Living Lutheran: My Take: The Church & AI by Good Shepherd Member Ryan Panzer

Music Monday with The Trophy Husbands
2026-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Food Cart Event; Madison Peterson Hall; Madison Parking Lot; Madison Kitchen
Enjoy free live music, pay-what-you-can food from the Holy COW, and a lawn full of neighbors and friends at Music Mondays on the Madison Campus lawn. Join us for The Trophy Husbands on June 15, Acoustic Collective on July 20, and All That Jazz on August 17. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy some of the best nights of the summer together.

Kinder Creation Camp
2026-06-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Verona Tent; Verona Sanctuary; Verona Library; Verona Gym; Verona Lobby; Verona Coffee Bar
Through outdoor explorations, imagination stations and music, kids will learn how to share God’s loves with all creation!
Click here to register.

Stop the Violence Save the Children Community Meal
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Madison Lobby; Madison Kitchen; Madison Peterson Hall
Join the Holy COW as we BBQ for a cause – ending violence in our communities. Representatives from community organizations will be on-site with resources and there will be games and activities for all ages.

Rainforest Falls VBS
2026-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Verona Tent; Verona Chapel; Verona Library; Verona Gym; Verona Coffee Bar; Verona Lobby; Verona Sanctuary
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
June 22-25, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd’s Verona Campus. A registration fee of $45/per child covers event materials.

Register for VBS

Parks Alive - Aldo Leopold
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Aldo Leopold Park, 2906 Traceway Drive, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Held in parks across Madison, Parks Alive events are a chance to visit your local park, listen to music, participate in fun, family-friendly activities, enjoy free food and get to know your neighbors. Build connections with your community and connect with green spaces across the city at events throughout the summer.

Fix-It Faire
2026-06-25 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-27 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-24 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-22 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-26 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-24 08:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-28 08:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
The Good Shepherd Fix-It Faire will have expert volunteers with repair skills in various fields who will assist and repair items for free such as clothing, furniture, electronics, small appliances, bikes etc.

Free Document Shredding Event
2026-06-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Thrivent Financial, 708 Heartland Trl., Madison, WI, United States
Bring your confidential shredding to this event and enjoy complimentary breakfast items from Just Bakery, coffee and juice sponsored by Chad Thomley. We are also accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry. The event runs 9:00-10:30 on Saturday, June 27th.

Camp Create-It
2026-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Featuring messy art, music, cooking and more – campers are invited to explore their God-given creative gifts and use those gifts to glorify Jesus.

Ages: Campers who have completed Kindergarten through Completed 4th grade
Register at: https://goodshep.breezechms.com/form/summercamp2026
