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?

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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Therapeutic for Mind, Body and Soul

Inspired by the outstanding journal entries of the Good Shepherd High School Students that went out to South Dakota, here are a few thoughts about the 12 of us that…

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A Vital Ministry for Community School Kids Needs Your Help

Responding to a Great Need in the Community The Good Shepherd Clothes Closet started with a single person who had an overwhelming desire to bring her passion for serving to…

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Dreaming Beyond | Living out your Calling

Jessica shares how a wide range of experiences over the years at Good Shepherd have led her to discover her calling as a deacon within the Lutheran church.

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Dreaming Beyond | Connecting through Worship Music

Music has played a big role in the life of the Perez Family. Find out how Augusto & Eva connect through music and how worship music provides a unique experience of community.

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Dreaming Beyond | High School Spiritual Formation

Watch as several high school students share about their summer trip to Kentucky and their experiences of forming deep community after years of pandemic.

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A Place for All of Us

  Bryan and Danielle had been searching for a church that would be “home” not only for them but for their little one as well. A chance encounter with the…

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You’re invited…to learn about Aphasia

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You’re Invited…to experience Welcome

Andrew knew that his time in Madison would be brief, but he knew that he wanted a church home while he completed his studies.

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Meet Kyle, BYFY Volunteer

Meet Kyle Kyle has been volunteering at the Good Shepherd By Youth For Youth (BYFY) Rummage Sale for almost 10 years. This sale is one of Kyle’s favorite weeks of…

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A Bridge Between the World and the Church

Discovering a Calling Each of us has a calling. Sometimes our calling feels obvious — other times not so much. Jessica McCarty is called to ministry and wants to help…

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