Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Women's Book Study | Lent in Plain Sight
2025-04-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Verona Chapel
Join us beginning on Thursday, March 6th in the Verona chapel at 6:30 p.m. as we gather to ground ourselves in the season of lent by gathering together around Lent in Plain Sight by Jill J. Duffield. This is a devotional book with short daily devotionals and the readings begin on Ash Wednesday. You’ll need to purchase your own copy of the book. Please join us when you can. If you have to miss a week, no problem. We’ll meet on Thursdays in Lent for 6 weeks, 3/6/25-4/10/25. Reach out to Ronda Beggs with any questions at rbeggs@gslcwi.com

Exploring Forgiveness
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Madison Peterson Hall
Zoom Meeting Details
Topic: Exploring Forgiveness
Time: Apr 8, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Lenten Soup Lunch & Worship
2025-04-09 11:00 - 13:00
This contemplative worship service will feature Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer” while we explore our theme: “Forgive, as we have been Forgiven” through music, psalms, reflections and prayer. Lunch is served at 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Worship at noon. Stream available at gslcwi.com. Join us March 12, 19, 26, April 2 and 9.

Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Madison Peterson Hall; Madison Parking Lot; Madison Kitchen
Elementary age kids and younger are invited to hunt for Easter eggs, have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a pay-what-you-can breakfast from the Holy COW food truck.
RT/Joanne

Youth Fundraiser at Pizza Ranch
2025-04-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Offsite
Come eat at the Verona Pizza Ranch between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28th to help raise funds for the Good Shepherd youth group. Take a night off from cooking and raise money for a good cause.

Music Monday
2025-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
June 2 – Becca & Erik
Becca Feldhacker, Former Director of Youth Ministries at Good Shepherd, and her brother, Erik Mortensen team up on guitars and vocals including covers of Fleet Foxes, Tallest Man on Earth, Leon Bridges, Peter Gabriel, Rush, Joy Oladokun, Ray LaMontagne, Bastille, and more!

Join us this summer as we bring the joy of music, good food, and community beyond our walls and into the streets! Each Music Monday will feature a different band, food and a local not-for-profit partner. Proceeds will support that week’s featured organization. All are welcome—bring a lawn chair and a friend!
Upcoming Music Mondays:
June 16 The UW Marching Band | Echoes of Camp Randall
June 30 The Night Painters | Indie Rock
July 14 All That Jazz Big Band | Classic and M0dern Big Band
July 28 Acoustic Collective | Feel-good Folk/Pop harmonies
August 11 Trophy Husbands | Jazz and Pop songs
August 25 SunDance | Classic Rock and Folk favorites

Family Friday Dinner
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Enjoy time to connect with other families over a meal served by the Holy Cow Food Truck at the Verona Campus Tent. Food, drinks, and outdoor toys provided.

Madison Forward Game
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
$23 Family Special Ticket Package
Each ticket Purchase comes with a ticket, a meal and a scarf.
(A meal consists of a hot dog, brat, or hamburger with chips and a drink!)

Click here to purchase tickets!

Kinder Creation Camp
2025-06-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Discover God’s creation through outdoor exploration, musical movement and hands-on creations.
Click here to Register!

Music Monday
2025-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
June 16 – DJ Eric Holmer (Record Scratchin Reverend!) and The UW Marching Band
Join us for a fun evening featuring two sets of musicians! We’ll dance the evening away with DJ hits from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and then with members of the UW Marching Band. Echoes of Camp Randall will blast 5th quarter favorites like “On Wisconsin,” “The ‘Hey’ Song,” “Chicken Dance,” and more from 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Join us this summer as we bring the joy of music, good food, and community beyond our walls and into the streets! Each Music Monday will feature a different band, food and a local not-for-profit partner. Proceeds will support that week’s featured organization. All are welcome—bring a lawn chair and a friend!
Upcoming Music Mondays:
June 30 The Night Painters | Indie Rock
July 14 All That Jazz Big Band | Classic and Modern Big Band
July 28 Acoustic Collective | Feel-good Folk/Pop harmonies
August 11 Trophy Husbands | Jazz and Pop songs
August 25 SunDance | Classic Rock and Folk favorites

Rise Up Nights
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Celebrate both the sacred and the silly together with friends as we connect with each other and Christ through outdoor food, games, and prayer. Click here to register.

"Stop the Violence. Save the Children." Community Meal
2025-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
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.

Congregational Life Conversation
2025-06-22 10:15 - 11:15 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Join Pastor Craig for a Congregational Life Conversation—June 22 after worship at our Madison campus and June 29 at our Verona campus. You’ll hear updates from the Children Youth and Family Board, the Interim Task Force, and the Lead Pastor Call Committee. You’ll also have a chance to share your thoughts and learn more about what’s happening in our church as we continue to grow together in community.

True North Vacation Bible School
2025-06-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
As kids trek the tundra at True North VBS, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. They’ll learn and grow through Bible stories, imagination station crafts, tidal treats, music and play. Click here to register.

Middle School Fun Nights
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Gather around silliness, storytelling, and stillness with other middle schoolers at Verona campus. Click here to register.

Thrivent Shredding Event
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Thrivent Financial, 708 Heartland Trl., Madison, WI, United States
Thrivent Shredding Event & Food Drive
When: Saturday, July 12 at 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Where: Middleton
Bring your stacks of paper (staples, paper clips, and rubber bands are okay) that need shredding to the Thrivent Financial Office parking lot at 708 Heartland Trail, rain or shine! Have your papers in bags/boxes in the backseat/trunk of your vehicle and a member of our team will unload and carry it to the shredding truck. In addition to your papers needing to be shredded, please consider bringing items that will benefit families who visit the Good Shepherd Food Pantry. The following items are needed:
Cereal Meals in a can Ramen Noodles
Hamburger Helper Vegetable & canola oil Diapers & wipes
After you drop off your papers and your food drive donation, grab a coffee and a pastry from the Holy COW!

Music Monday
2025-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Madison Campus, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
July 14 – All That Jazz Big Band
All That Jazz Big Band has been a Wisconsin and Illinois event favorite for over 35 years. This traditional big band has been featured at the Madison Art Fair on the Square, Jazz at Five, Stoughton Opera House, Al Ringling Theatre, Watertown Concert Series, and many other venues. All That Jazz even did a live performance on the nationally televised CBS Early Show. All That Jazz is also a regular at a variety of area festivals, school concerts, and summer concert series. Hear stirring renditions of classic dance tunes, jazz standards as interpreted by modern arrangers, and new jazz compositions. The current schedule is always available at allthatjazzbigband.com or facebook.com/ATJBand
Join us this summer as we bring the joy of music, good food, and community beyond our walls and into the streets! Each Music Monday will feature a different band, food and a local not-for-profit partner. Proceeds will support that week’s featured organization. All are welcome—bring a lawn chair and a friend!
Upcoming Music Mondays:
July 28 Acoustic Collective | Feel-good Folk/Pop harmonies
August 11 Trophy Husbands | Jazz and Pop songs
August 25 SunDance | Classic Rock and Folk favorites

Congregational Life Conversations
2025-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Verona Fellowship Hall
Join Pastor Craig today, July 20 at our Verona Campus, following the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. We’ll discuss the upcoming Annual Meeting and our finances. You’ll have a chance to share your thoughts and learn more about what’s happening in our church as we continue to grow together.

Rise Up Nights+
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Kids ages kindergarten–eighth grade, come and gather for a shared night of silliness, storytelling and stillness. We’ll have a fun and faith-filled evening under the open sky, with outdoor games, great food and moments of meaningful prayer as we connect with each other and with Christ. Bring your friends, your appetite for both joy and reflection, and get ready to have a blast! Click here to register.

Combined Worship Sunday | Verona Campus
2025-07-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
You’re invited to County Highway PD in Verona for a morning of Worship featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
On Sunday, July 27 we will combine all of Good Shepherd’s worship services for one special service at 9:00 a.m. at our Verona campus. Following the combined service, we will hold our Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the past year of ministry, vote on the annual budget and envision our future together. The Annual Meeting is also available to attend via zoom. There will be no other services held on Sunday, July 27 with the normal worship schedule resuming the following weekend.
2025 Annual Meeting Landing Page

Camp Create-It
2025-07-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Good Shepherd Verona Campus, 7291 County Road PD, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Featuring music, cooking, painting – explore your God-given creative gifts and use those gifts to glorify Jesus. Click here to register.
