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5 events,
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
5 events,
Music Monday – All That Jazz Big Band
Music Monday – All That Jazz Big Band
Come join us for an evening of musical fun! The 20 piece All That Jazz Big Band was founded in 1985 by Bruce Johnson as a rehearsal band in his Middleton basement. With every dance or concert, ATJ proves what its members have learned in rehearsal – there is no better way to experience the…
9 events,
Rise Up Night for K-4th Grade
Rise Up Night for K-4th Grade
On Tuesday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. elementary age children are invited to a night of fun. Rise Up Nights are designed for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade — friends are always welcome, too! Held outdoors at Verona Campus, this is a chance to gather and connect both with each other and…
Tuesday Trekkers
Tuesday Trekkers
Join other GS folks for an hour-long hike, Tuesdays at 9am. Meets at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
12 events,
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
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 enjoy green spaces across the city at events throughout the summer.
8 events,
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
10 events,
9 events,
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
During the summer months, we’ll gather at local parks each Thursday night starting at 5:30 p.m. to share in a delicious Holy COW meal and unique worship experience. The COW (Church on Wheels) is a ministry we share as a congregation, and all present become part of the welcoming, the forgiveness, and the service of…
GSLC Food Pantry
GSLC Food Pantry
Weekly community food distribution - because Jesus said so! More information on the Good Shepherd Food Pantry can be found here.
6 events,
Family Friday Dinner
Family Friday Dinner
This event is open to young families with children ages 0-5th grade. 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 will be provided! If you are interested, it is not necessary to RSVP but encouraged so…
Dottie Loehrer Funeral Visitation and Memorial Service
Dottie Loehrer Funeral Visitation and Memorial Service
Dorothy Carol Loehrer, age 94, of Madison, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in her Madison home. She was born on March 16, 1929, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Fred and Minnie Holz. She married John (Jack) Loehrer on July 2, 1955. Dottie had a long and varied nursing career in…
7 events,
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
6 events,
Music Monday – Common Chord
Music Monday – Common Chord
Come join us for an evening of musical fun full of community, faith, and food! The Holy COW will be on-site to distribute meals and fresh produce on the Madison Campus lawn! With their unique combination of vocal, instrumental, songwriting and composing/arranging skills, Common Chord creates an amazing sonic palette. Their repertoire includes vocal-centric pieces…
ACM Program Committee
ACM Program Committee
The Madison Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) was chartered on September 14, 1953, as the outgrowth of work which began in June 1947 by Ruth Pilger Andrews, Paul Jones, and others, meeting as the Wisconsin Association of Church Musicians. WACM held annual hymn and choir festivals and organ recitals; its major legacy…
7 events,
Tuesday Trekkers
Tuesday Trekkers
Join other GS folks for an hour-long hike, Tuesdays at 9am. Meets at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
9 events,
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
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 enjoy green spaces across the city at events throughout the summer.
11 events,
Summer Coffee Group
Summer Coffee Group
Enjoy a cup of coffee, a donut, and a good conversation on the second Thursday of the month (June 8th, July 13th, and August 10th) at 10:30 in the Good Shepherd room at the Madison Campus. This gathering is open to all as a time visit with folks you know, and folks you don’t know…
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
During the summer months, we’ll gather at local parks each Thursday night starting at 5:30 p.m. to share in a delicious Holy COW meal and unique worship experience. The COW (Church on Wheels) is a ministry we share as a congregation, and all present become part of the welcoming, the forgiveness, and the service of…
4 events,
Thrivent Shredding Event & Food Drive
Thrivent Shredding Event & Food Drive
It’s time again to bring your papers that you need shredded to the Thrivent office—load up your vehicle and bring them your piles, stacks, and boxes of paper! Come any time between 8 - 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 15, to the Thrivent parking lot at 708 Heartland Trail in Madison. Have all your…
8 events,
New Member Gathering
New Member Gathering
What does it mean to be a member of Good Shepherd? Join us after worship on Sunday, July 16th at our Verona Campus and find out! We'll have a new member luncheon where you can learn more about membership at Good Shepherd, and we can learn more about you. Lunch provided. Please reach out to…
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
6 events,
Kinder Creation Camp
Kinder Creation Camp
Geared specifically toward little learners, discover God's creation through outdoor exploration, musical movement and hands-on creations
Meadowood Park Community Meal
Meadowood Park Community Meal
Join the Moo Crew at Meadowood Park for delicious pay-what-you-can meals from the Holy COW food truck and fresh produce hauls harvested from our very own Food Pantry Garden!
6 events,
Kinder Creation Camp
Kinder Creation Camp
Geared specifically toward little learners, discover God's creation through outdoor exploration, musical movement and hands-on creations.
Tuesday Trekkers
Tuesday Trekkers
Join other GS folks for an hour-long hike, Tuesdays at 9am. Meets at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
11 events,
Kinder Creation Camp
Kinder Creation Camp
Geared specifically toward little learners, discover God's creation through outdoor exploration, musical movement and hands-on creations.
Trivia Under the Tent
Trivia Under the Tent
Join us under the tent on Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 p.m. for a super fun night of trivia. Premier Trivia will be on site to host this event. Come as a team of 4, or we'll assign you to a team when you arrive. Prizes! Fun! Fellowship!
9 events,
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
Worship in the Park @ Tower Park
During the summer months, we’ll gather at local parks each Thursday night starting at 5:30 p.m. to share in a delicious Holy COW meal and unique worship experience. The COW (Church on Wheels) is a ministry we share as a congregation, and all present become part of the welcoming, the forgiveness, and the service of…
GSLC Food Pantry
GSLC Food Pantry
Weekly community food distribution - because Jesus said so! More information on the Good Shepherd Food Pantry can be found here.
5 events,
Neighborhood BBQ Ribs Contest
Neighborhood BBQ Ribs Contest
On Saturday, July 22, bring your appetites to Madison Campus for some of the finest BBQ Ribs in the neighborhood! We are bringing back our much beloved BBQ competition, with proceeds from the event supporting the Good Shepherd Clothes Closet. Interested in entering your ribs in the competition? Contact Rick Thomas at rthomas@gslcwi.com to sign…
9 events,
Annual Congregational Meeting
Annual Congregational Meeting
Save the date! Good Shepherd's Annual Congregational Meeting will occur Sunday, July 23 at noon at our Verona Campus. We look forward to seeing you there!
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
4 events,
Holy Land Pilgrimage Information Night
Holy Land Pilgrimage Information Night
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE INFORMATIONAL GATHERING Join Pastor Chris and Elias Nawawieh online or in-person on Wednesday, August 16th at 6:30pm in the Good Shepherd Room at the Madison Campus. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the pilgrimage, ask any initial or lingering questions, and hear directly from Pastor Chris and our tour…
Music Monday – UW Marching Band
Music Monday – UW Marching Band
Come join us for an evening of musical fun full of community, faith, and food! The Holy COW will be on-site to distribute meals and fresh produce on the Madison Campus lawn! Anyone who has ever been a member of the Marching and Varsity Bands won’t hesitate to tell you that the years they participated…
8 events,
Inky Nordness Memorial Service
Inky Nordness Memorial Service
Reverend Oradell “Inky” Nordness, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 29, 1931, to Obert and Esther (nee Hellingson) Nordness. Inky graduated from Madison East High School, then St. Olaf College and went on to Luther Seminary, graduated and served five parishes as minister. He married…
Tuesday Trekkers
Tuesday Trekkers
Join other GS folks for an hour-long hike, Tuesdays at 9am. Meets at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
12 events,
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
Parks Alive @ Meadowood Park
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 enjoy green spaces across the city at events throughout the summer.
10 events,
Worship in the Park NEW LOCATION
Worship in the Park NEW LOCATION
Due to the predicted extremely hot weather, we have decided to move the Thursday worship to Sugar River United Methodist Church in Verona. The Holy COW will be in the Sugar River UMC parking lot serving up delicious food starting at 5:30 and people will eat and we will worship in air conditioned comfort. The…
5 events,
Disability Pride Festival
Disability Pride Festival
Music, dancing, adaptive athletics, exhibitors and talks about the lives of people with disabilities, planned by disabled people.
7 events,
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Worship Service
You're invited to the intersection of Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:30 Worship Service
10:30 Worship Service
Join us on County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship service featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
4 events,
Meadowood Park Community Meal
Meadowood Park Community Meal
Join the Moo Crew at Meadowood Park for delicious pay-what-you-can meals from the Holy COW food truck and fresh produce hauls harvested from our very own Food Pantry Garden!
9 events,
Camp Create-It
Camp Create-It
Explore your God-given creative gifts & use those gifts to glorify Jesus. If you love to make music, cook, paint, do messy experiments, or just CREATE-this is the camp for you!
Tuesday Trekkers
Tuesday Trekkers
Join other GS folks for an hour-long hike, Tuesdays at 9am. Meets at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
13 events,
Camp Create-It
Camp Create-It
Explore your God-given creative gifts & use those gifts to glorify Jesus. If you love to make music, cook, paint, do messy experiments, or just CREATE-this is the camp for you!
10 events,
Camp Create-It
Camp Create-It
Explore your God given creative gifts. If you love to craft, cook, try messy experiments, make music or just plain CREATE, this is the space to experiment with some hands-on creations.
Worship in the Park @ Meister Park
Worship in the Park @ Meister Park
During the summer months, we’ll gather at local parks each Thursday night starting at 5:30 p.m. to share in a delicious Holy COW meal and unique worship experience. The COW (Church on Wheels) is a ministry we share as a congregation, and all present become part of the welcoming, the forgiveness, and the service of…
5 events,
Family Friday Dinner
Family Friday Dinner
This event is open to young families with children ages 0-5th grade. 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 will be provided! If you are interested, it is not necessary to RSVP but encouraged so…