SUMMER WITH GOOD SHEPHERD

Meeting You Where You're At

We invite you to a community where we all belong. Whether you are a believer, a doubter or a seeker; in Christ’s love, we welcome you. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice and dignity inside and outside our church.

Learn more what it means to be welcomed at Good Shepherd gslcwi.com/welcome

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WORSHIP CHRIST
Worship Together
In-Person & Online
Worship is the center of our life together at Good Shepherd. We gather each Sunday to proclaim the resurrection and receive the bread of life – until Christ returns again!
  Learn about Worship in Madison & Verona
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE
Share Your Musical Gifts

There are lots of ways to get involved with the music & arts ministry. Discover the many ways to be a part of making music at Good Shepherd.

 

 

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A CHURCH ON WHEELS
Follow the Holy COW this Summer

We’re excited for a whole season full of meals, Music Mondays, and more – be a part of the fun and serve with the Moo Crew. Food + Faith brings neighbors together.

 Check out gslcwi.com/holycow
SOAK UP THE SUN
Experience Our Summer Programs

A Galaxy of Fun awaits this summer! Registration is now open for our summer programs for kids of all ages.

 Register at gslcwi.com/summer
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JOIN A MINISTRY
Groups, Gardens, & Many Gatherings!

Good Shepherd offers a variety of programs that meet regularly. Check out our bible study groups, Food Pantry Garden, musical ensembles, and more.

WELCOME NEIGHBORS
Support the Refugee Resettlement Ministry

Learn more about how to help with efforts to resettle refugees in the Madison area in partnership with Jewish Social Services.

 Details at gslcwi.com/refugees
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GROW
Enrollment Now Open for Little Blessings Preschool

Little Blessings provides a loving, play-based program which will meet the needs of each child’s emotional, cognitive, social, and physical needs in a Christian environment.

 Learn more at littleblessingsps.com
STAY INFORMED
Subscribe to eNews

Subscribe to our eNews to stay up to date on the latest happenings at Good Shepherd. And did you know our worship services are also broadcast online?

 Subscribe at gslcwi.com/enews
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What does Welcome look like at Good Shepherd?

Enriching Future Leaders

CYF ministry has impacted our family by deepening our faith and has made us more aware of how giving back to our community has so many benefits. Working at the…

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Faith Footprints: Learning about Faith is Fun

Amped is such a great experience for middle schoolers to meet new people with the same beliefs as them. I have met so many people that are very understanding, kind…

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Faith Footprints: I Just Wish I Had Discovered It Sooner

I started regularly attending youth group at the start of my Junior year, and I wish I would have gone sooner. I personally have found my faith has progressed the…

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Faith Footprints: Finding What Our Family Needed

Children’s programming at Good Shepherd has been transformative for our children and it started with AMPED.  Coming from the Catholic tradition, we were expecting that we may need to actually…

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Faith Footprints: The Week That Changed Everything

I’ve been going to church for as long as I can remember, but I only recently have been going on my own. In my faith statement for confirmation, I started…

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Faith Footprints: A Home Away from Home

Boaz, Amped Confirmand Since I started Amped, Wednesday nights have become the best part of my week. It is a place where everyone learns about God, builds a stronger relationship…

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Faith Footprints: “When Do We Get to Go to Church Again?”

Griffin (5) My favorite event at church is…”the end of summer bash!” I feel welcomed at church because…”everyone is nice and Ms. Laura always says hi when we come to…

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Faith Footprints: A Home For The Whole Family

Rilyn (4) and Knox (5) 𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬…”the toys in the play area!” 𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞…”of the play area and the bubble…

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Faith Footprints: What Makes Youth Group Special

I truly believe my time at Good Shepherd has thoroughly shaped me as a person, and even more so the high school ministry. When I started regularly coming to youth…

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Faith Footprints: Finding Authentic Community and Faith in AMPED

One of my highlights of the week is being welcomed and a part of the AMPED community. AMPED provides me with a safe and welcoming place where I can be…

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What’s in a Name?

 What have you been called? As a 4th grade teacher, my list is extensive and a few entries would frankly not be appropriate for this devotional. However, the majority of…

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Discovering Faithful Inclusion as a Family

In 2008, I embraced Christianity, profoundly moved by the saving grace of Jesus, which revealed the depth of my need for His salvation. My spiritual journey took a challenging turn…

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Loving Like Jesus

It is more important than ever for churches, schools, and businesses to be welcoming, inclusive, and celebrate all people for who they are! When our middle child came to their father…

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Partners in Creation: What being a transgender Christian means to me

Humans need stories. Go to any community, in any nation, on any continent, at any point in our history, and you’d find people sharing stories with one another. Stories help…

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Acceptance, Welcome and Understanding

We all know what it’s like to be around people who don’t want you there. It’s a heavy feeling in your stomach as you realize you’re an outsider in the…

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Ready…Set…Grow! Signs of God’s Love

Good Shepherd seeks to reach all individuals who are hurting or in need with the love of Christ. By walking alongside one another, we build trust with one another and…

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Ready…Set…Grow! Places to Call Home

  A Church is not a Building. A Church is the people. Good Shepherd was a congregation long before it had a permanent church building to call home. Before a…

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Ready…Set…Lead

A Long-Term Investment in Servant Leadership When Good Shepherd approved a new strategic plan in 2022, one of the key pillars was investing in the development of leaders in all…

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Ready…Set…Serve!

Following Jesus’ Call to Welcome the Stranger When Ross Lyman and his wife Kathy moved to Madison a few years ago, Good Shepherd impressed them with their community outreach. But…

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Experiencing a New Side of Church Communications

These past few months I have served as the Digital Media Intern here at Good Shepherd. While my story at Good Shepherd started long before I began my internship, I…

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