Ash Wednesday Service - Verona 7 p.m.
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Verona Sanctuary
The Lenten Journey Begins
On Ash Wednesday we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance. Marking our foreheads with dust, we acknowledge that we die and return to the earth. At the same time, the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism. While we journey through Lent to return to God, we have already been reconciled to God through Christ. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.” Returning to our baptismal call, we more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world.

Ash Wednesday Worship - Madison 7 p.m.
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Madison Sanctuary

2 x 3 x 4,440 Organ Concert presented by Luther Memorial
2024-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Luther Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Not just one Pipe Organ but Three!
Madison organists Jared Stellmacher and Andrew Schaeffer (Luther Memorial) will present a program of organ duets from all time periods. Luther Memorial’s three pipe organs coupled with its incredible acoustic will create a sonic experience found nowhere else in Madison! A festive reception will follow. Free admission.

Birth through 3 Playgroup
2024-02-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-02-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-03-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-03-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-03-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-03-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Verona Gym
Connect at Playgroup starting Tuesday, September 5, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Verona Campus gym. Caregivers with children ages 0-3 are invited to join us for playgroup on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 am. Enjoy group story time, rhymes, songs and time for caregivers and babies to socialize! We will meet weekly from September through May. Contact Emily Gold with any questions.

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 1
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode
Jesus delivers the most life-altering sermon in history. The result? More followers, more enemies, and disciples ready to follow Jesus anywhere. Simon and Eden reunite, Matthew faces his past, and Andrew visits John the Baptist in prison.
Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 1
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 1

Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Madison Sanctuary
Gather for Worship
During Lent, we will once again offer a midweek worship service. This contemplative worship service will feature Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer” while we explore our theme: “Cross Our Hearts: Living in God’s Promises” through music, scripture, reflections, and prayer. Join us Wednesdays at noon at the Madison Campus for in-person worship and online February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20.

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 2
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode
Jesus is a problem for the Romans. With pilgrims from everywhere setting up a tent city at the gates of Capernaum to see Jesus, tensions rise. Jesus officially sends the twelve apostles on an exciting but dangerous mission, causing Little James to ask why he hasn’t been healed.
Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 2
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 2

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 3
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode

Jesus returns to his childhood home for the big Jewish new year celebration. His childhood friends and family are all buzzing with what they’ve heard about Jesus…until he tells them the truth of who He is.

Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 3
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 3

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 4
2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode

Two by two, the disciples carry out Jesus’ mission to heal, cast out demons, and preach his words. But upon returning, they struggle with understanding what happened while Simon and Eden struggle to reconnect.

Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 3
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 4

2024 Chili Cook-Off and Pie Auction
2024-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Who’s Ready for a Cook-Off?
The Chili Cook-off and Pie Auction is back! Friday March 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. at our Verona Campus. It is a family friendly night of intergenerational fun! A great place to meet or invite a friend.
This beloved event raises money for our HS youth summer travels. This summer they will be attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans from July 15 – 21. . This is an opportunity for our youth to worship, serve, play, and stretch their Spirits alongside 20,000 other young Lutherans from around the world. Good Shepherd has a long history of supporting our youth through experiences of travel and pilgrimage and we look forward to taking a big crew down to the Bayou this summer.
Come and Dine.
Your ticket gets you in the door to enjoy pie and custard, homemade cornbread, coffee and lemonade, and all the chili fixins. Individual cups of chili are pay-what -you-like throughout the night, enjoy as much as you like! We will mix and mingle, eat and fellowship from 6:00 – 7:00 before we announce the winners and begin the pie auction! In addition, throughout the night there is music and face painting for the kids!This is a great place to meet other folks from the congregation and to invite friends who enjoy good food and a fun time.
Buy Tickets Here https://goodshep.breezechms.com/form/chili2024
Chili and Pie’s Welcome
We are always looking for new chefs to bring their special recipes to the chili competition and give our previous winners a run for their money! Contestants make 30, one cup servings and are given a table station to decorate as they would like. Judges make their way through the crowd sampling all the chili’s, before announcing the winners. It’s all in fun and a great place to enjoy the gift of feeding others!
In addition, the Pie Auction welcomes classic and exotic pies made with love and ready to sell! You bring your pie in a plate with your name and number on it or a disposable pan. You are also welcome to include a story and description to tempt the buyers.
Enter a Chili or provide and Auction pie here –https://signup.com/go/WZhSRsn
Wanna Volunteer?
This event is a fundraiser for our HS youth and for the most part they will host and staff this event, but if volunteering at big meals is your thing you are welcome! We can also always use some clean-up help. Volunteer to serve https://signup.com/go/LRWNNNU

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 5
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Kitchen; Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode

As tensions mount at home, Simon and Gaius work together to fix the water problem in Capernaum. Meanwhile, Jairus and Veronica are equally desperate to find Jesus as the only hope for their crises.

Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 5
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 5

Easter Egg Hunt and Community Breakfast
2024-03-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Madison Peterson Hall; Madison Lobby; Madison Sanctuary
All are welcome to this fun and free community event at the Good Shepherd Madison Campus! Elementary age kids and younger are invited to hunt for Easter eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny and enjoy breakfast from the Holy COW! Come and celebrate at this event – rain (snow) or shine at 9:00 a.m.

9:00 Worship Service & Church School
2024-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Madison Sanctuary
You’re invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.

10:00 Worship Service & Church School
2024-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Verona Sanctuary
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.

Verona Church Service
2024-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Verona Sanctuary
This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends. Mark’s gospel presents Jesus in his complete human vulnerability: agitated, grieved, scared, forsaken. Though we lament Christ’s suffering and all human suffering, we also expect God’s salvation: in the wine and bread, Jesus promises that his death will mark a new covenant with all people. We enter this holy week thirsty for the completion of God’s astonishing work.

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 6
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Kitchen; Madison Peterson Hall
About this Episode
Andrew and Philip discover their previous mission resulted in devastation that will require a return. Simon Z is finally forced to confront his past, but then two disciples of John the Baptist come to Capernaum with an important question for Jesus.
Watch at Good Shepherd
Each week we will gather in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch the episode and discuss together. Refreshments will be provided.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 6
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 6

Watch The Chosen | Season 3 Episode 7
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Madison Good Shepherd Room
About this Episode
Andrew and Philip return from their trip with desperate news: they need Jesus’ help to solve a huge crisis in the Decapolis. Jesus leads them on a trip to the dangerous region, where they face opposition from all sides. Literally. Meanwhile, John is assigned to bring an angry Simon to Jesus.
Watch from Home!
Due to the weather, this episode will be a zoom-only edition: No in-person gathering will be held at Good Shepherd.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
In addition to the in-person meeting at Peterson Hall, you can watch the episode along with the in-person group on Zoom and discuss the questions with others on the Zoom meeting.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Watch the Episode at Home
Every episode of The Chosen is available for streaming free at home. You can watch the episode on your own schedule and utilize the discussion questions for reflection with your own family or small group.
Click here to watch Episode 7
View the Discussion Guide
Each episode has a corresponding discussion guide that will inform some of our discussions in-person but can also be used at home, with your own group or for personal reflection.
Download Discussion Guide for Episode 7

Campus Spring Clean Up
2024-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Parking Lot; Verona Parking Lot
The Spring Clean Up has been scheduled for April 6th with a rain date of April 12th.
Verona’s Plan
Clean Shrubbery
Trash on Grounds and Parking Lots
Help Garden Needs
Pea Gravel back in play ground
Madison’s Plan
Clean Shrubbery
Trash on Grounds and Parking Lots
Relocate Preschool Storage shed

Interfaith Intersections - Fasting & Self-Denial
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Madison Lobby
This program brings people together to hold intentional conversations on a variety of topics related to faith.
Program Goals:

to deepen relationships among people of different faiths
hold rich conversations on different topics
learn about faiths other than your own.

An important aspect of this program is that our panelists are lay people, not clergy or academics. Therefore, panelists will address this topic speaking from their own understanding of their faith but not speaking for their faith.
Each event will be held both in-person and on Zoom.
Click here to register for the event

"The Death of Polite Religion and the Future of America"
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Kitchen; Madison Peterson Hall
Have you ever wondered why American religion seems so caustic and polarized?
Using five decades of social science survey data, Dr. Ryan Burge charts how and why the American religious landscape has changed. The discussion will focus on the collapse of the mainline, the perpetual strength of American evangelicalism, and the dramatic rise of the nones. Additionally, Dr. Burge will help attendees think about ways to make their own congregations less polarized and homogeneous as a means to transform not only their congregation but also their community.
About Dr. Ryan Burge
Dr. Ryan Burge is an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. He is the author or co-author of four books including The Nones, 20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America, and The Great Dechurching. He has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and POLITICO. He has also appeared on 60 Minutes, where Anderson Cooper called him, “one of the leading data analysts of religion and politics in the United States.” He has been a pastor of an American Baptist Church for over seventeen years. Additionally, he writes posts every Monday and Thursday for Graphs about Religion.

Madison Forward vs. Wisconsin Men's Soccer Exhibition Game
2024-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Enjoy a Night at Breese Stevens!
Get ready to go Fullmingo as Forward Madison FC hosts the UW-Badgers on April 20th at Breese Stevens Field in what should be a fun exciting matchup!
Click here to get your tickets

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
2024-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Madison Kitchen; Madison Peterson Hall
Thank you for serving!
Good Shepherd is holding a volunteer appreciation dinner in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to recognize and honor the contributions to our church community from our many volunteers. So, if you have served by volunteering for Worship, the Children and Youth Ministry, the Food Pantry, the Clothes Closet, the Holy Cow, or in any other capacity in the past year, then this dinner is for you! Please RSVP to Ronda Beggs.
Thank you to all who have volunteered!

Affirmation of Baptism Service
2024-05-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Madison Peterson Hall; Madison Sanctuary
“I Have Called You By Name, You are Mine”
You’re invited to join in worship as we celebrate these young people and their decision to affirm their baptisms. During baptism the congregation makes a promise to support the child and their parents and being a part of this service is a way for us to follow through on that promise.

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Team World Vision Kickoff Event
2024-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Verona Coffee Bar
On Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 pm at Verona we are having an informational session on TWV. We will talk about how to get started, what this team is about and how to fundraise. All who are interested in learning more are welcome! Team World Vision training starts May 13! Training begins with 8 week of foundation building, where you never even actually run! During this time, all trainings are walking and cross training videos. This year there is an option to participate in a 10K in addition to the half and full marathon. We’re looking for 10 new runners to join the team this year – contact Danielle Sill at Danielle.n.sill@gmail.com for more details.

Music Monday | The Red Hot TradJazz Band
2024-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Special Edition: ELCA National Youth Gathering Fundraiser
Formerly Red Hot Dixie, The Red Hot TradJazz Band will transport us to New Orleans for an evening of new orleans jazz favorites. Join us for this Music Monday Special Edition Fundraiser. All proceeds will support Good Shepherd’s Youth Ministry and their pilgrimage to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this July. The Holy COW meal will be flavored by the New Orleans rich food culture.
