40 Words in 40 Days: Lament
Lament A passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Psalm 13:1–2 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted…
Read MoreLenten Soup & Devotionals
Mid-Week Soup & Devotionals During Lent, we will host a midweek gathering. Join us Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. at the Madison Campus for a soup lunch followed by a devotional led by our staff. Begins February 25.
Read MoreColumbarium Help Wanted
Are you handy? Are you a DIYer? The Good Shepherd Columbarium Board is looking for someone to help maintain our recently updated water feature, an important part of the Columbarium. No prior experience is necessary. If you are dependable and can use a channel locks, adjustable wrench and screwdriver you have all the necessary skills.…
Read MoreGolf League comes back for third straight year
Good Shepherd’s Golf League is back for the third consecutive year in 2026! We will play 9 holes every other Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. at Odana Hills Golf Course from May 26 to September 1. All Good Shepherd members are eligible to participate and we need 2 players to fill out the league this year. Unable to commit, but want to participate? Subs are welcome as well. Interested? Email Director of Administration Rick…
Read MoreCall for Board Candidates
The Nominating Committee is looking to fill three open Board positions this year. The Nominating Committee is responsible for screening and nominating candidates in accordance with Article IV of the GSLC Constitution. Board representation seeks to reflect the diversity and characteristics of our congregation. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month. In…
Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Sin
Sin Self-centeredness; placing self in God’s place, resulting in total alienation from God. Psalm 51:1-3 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. …
Read MoreWatch Q&A Discussion with Ryan Burge
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Read More40 Words in 40 Days: Fast
Fast A voluntary, temporary pause from consuming food, drink or some other practice as a practice in spiritual discipline. It’s not a way to prove or earn something, but a way of “taking up our cross” and “denying ourselves” (Matthew 16:24) and remembering that we do not live by bread alone (Matthew 4:4). Matthew 6:16-18…
Read MoreWomen’s Lenten Book Group
Looking for a meaningful way to journey through Lent? Join us Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Verona campus for , a thoughtful and honest study inspired by Kate Bowler’s book Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day. Together, we’ll explore faith, resilience, and finding God in both the beauty and the brokenness of life. We’ll…
Read MoreOutreach Book Study
On Mondays, beginning March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at our Verona campus, our Outreach Ministry is inviting the congregation into a shared book study of Having Nothing, Possessing Everything by Michael Mather. Together, we’ll explore the themes of the book and reflect on how they shape and inform Outreach ministries at Good Shepherd, as we…
Read MoreCare and Prayer at Good Shepherd
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The February 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon. Have a question or an idea for a future issue? Send an email to the communications team: communications@gslcwi.com Download…
Read MoreJared’s Farewell Message
Jared Stellmacher’s final Sunday with our Madison congregation was last Sunday, January 25. We give thanks for his ministry and invite you to read his letter to the congregation (below) and hear his farewell comments shared during worship. Dear Friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Before anything else, I need to say…
Read MoreThe Music Goes On
Ministry Update: Good Shepherd’s music ministry will continue without interruption during this interim season. We are grateful to welcome Katie Gerlach as Interim Choir Director, Don DeBruin as Interim Organist, and Wesley Swords and Rachel Bain as Interim Handbell Directors, with support from Joanne Dodge and Phyllis Wiederhoeft. We give thanks for their willingness to…
Read MoreNew at GSLC: The Grace Collective for Women
We’re excited to introduce The Grace Collective, a new women’s community at Good Shepherd created with one simple goal in mind: to make space for connection, creativity, and care. Life is full, schedules are packed, and meaningful connection can sometimes feel hard to come by. The Grace Collective is an invitation to slow down, show…
Read MoreLearn about Justice and Advocacy Month in the January 2026 Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The January 2026 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon. Have a question or an idea for a future issue? Send an email to the communications team: communications@gslcwi.com Download…
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