Looking back on a year of ministry in the July 2025 Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The July 2025 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 MorePrayer Partners Needed for Our Youth Travelers
Next month 38 High Schoolers and their parents will travel to North Carolina to partner with Lutheran Disaster Relief in their continued work to renew the spaces, stories, and lives of those affected by Hurrican Helene. We anticipate the trip will be challenging, surprising, educational, emotional and full of holy encounters – so we need…
Read MoreA Beautiful Renewal at the Columbarium
If you’ve visited the Columbarium at our Verona Campus recently, you may have noticed something new: the gentle sound of flowing water from the beautifully rebuilt waterfall feature. Thanks to the dedicated work of Kent Mathews, Steve Frei, and Rick Schmidt, the waterfall has been restored to provide a peaceful, reflective space for all who…
Read MoreA New Space for Prayer and Reflection: The Labyrinth at Our Verona Campus
We’re excited to share that a beautiful new feature is coming to our Verona Campus—a prayer labyrinth. Construction is well underway, with the foundation already in place, and we look forward to opening this sacred space soon. While we plan to officially commission the labyrinth on August 10, it may be ready for use even…
Read MoreGet the Backstory on Music Monday in the June 2025 Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The June 2025 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 MoreVerona Worship Team Recruits for Key Positions
🎶 Verona Worship Band is Growing! 🎶 We’re on the lookout for a keyboard player, drummer, bass player, electric guitar player and an additional sound board technician (training provided!). Join a passionate team where every role—on stage or behind the scenes—helps lead our church in powerful, meaningful worship. Ready to serve? Email Tracy Dahl, tdahl@glscwi.com…
Read MoreYour Gifts at Work: Foundation Grant Impact
The Good Shepherd Foundation Board approved 5 grants totaling nearly $43,000 at their meeting on Monday, May 5th. They include funding for the Allied Food Pantry, Camp Scholarships, 1 College Scholarship, a Summer Media Intern and 6 Children, Youth and Family Interns to lead summer programs. Please consider making a gift to the Good Shepherd…
Read MoreHave you “herd” the latest Holy COW news? Read the May 2025 Messenger!
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The May 2025 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 MoreMeditation Chapel nearly complete
The new meditation chapel at the Madison campus is nearing completion. We expect installation of wainscoting and an altar to be done by Easter. There are still opportunities for you to sponsor items to complete the project. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor the chapel, please email Director of Administration Rick…
Read MoreFundraising Guidelines approved by Board
Good Shepherd’s Board has approved a new set of fundraising guidelines to ensure that all fundraising efforts conducted at church align with its mission and values while maintaining order, fairness, and transparency. The guidelines call for all requests to be sent to committees first before being brought for approval. Fundraising in the Narthex will continue…
Read MoreJoin the Good Shepherd Golf League at Odana Hills in 2025!
We’re excited to announce that the Good Shepherd Golf League is moving to Odana Hills Golf Course for the 2025 season! We have officially signed a league agreement with the City of Madison, and we can’t wait to hit the fairways with you. League Details: Where: Odana Hills Golf Course When: Every other Tuesday, beginning…
Read MoreLearn about Holy Week and what’s ahead in the April 2025 Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The April 2025 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 MoreCreation Keepers – Care for Creation Initiative
During lent, we are going to be using reusable coffee cups (or bring your own) at the Madison campus and compostable cups at our Verona campus as part of our Care for Creation initiative.
Read MoreLearn about Lent in the March 2025 Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The March 2025 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 MoreGood Shepherd Foundation Awards $44,000 in Grants
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Foundation Sunday. The foundation has helped fund programs at the church for more than 20 years. This month, The foundation approved 6 grants totaling nearly $44,000, including funding for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, Music Mondays, transportation for youth for a mission trip to North Carolina this summer, summer internships…
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