Learn about “God’s Work. Our hands” Sunday
Making God’s Love Known Join us in serving our neighbors and our community! Good Shepherd’s mission includes serving as we have been served. On Sunday, September 11, we will join with ELCA churches across the country in a day of living out our faith by serving others. There will be brief service activities after worship…
Read MoreWhy a Strategic Plan?
The world around us is in a time of tremendous change. Geopolitical, pandemic, climatic, growing political polarization and technological changes are but few of the accelerating forces that are impacting all of us. Historically, the church, with its lifesaving message of Jesus, has historically been a slower moving institution that has been a place of…
Read MorePen Pals and School Supplies Help Students Feel Supported
Do you know that Good Shepherd partners with Orchard Ridge Elementary School (ORE) which is in the Madison campus neighborhood? There will be many opportunities during the school year for you to be a part of this important ministry.
Read MoreYou’re invited…to learn about Aphasia
Annual Meeting Recap, Thank You and Meeting Replay
Looking Towards the Future This year’s Annual Meeting focused on several key initiatives. Strategic Planning Committee Chair Steve Frei and committee member Jen Holmer unveiled the new Strategic Plan that will shape the ministry of Good Shepherd over the next few years. The congregation elected new officers to the Church Board and nominating committee and…
Read MoreA Baja Blast of a Summer at Good Shepherd- Jake’s Summer Wrap-Up
For those who may not know, I served as the College Summer Media Intern here at Good Shepherd. My internship has ended abruptly after being offered a full-time position at a Marketing Firm in Madison. I would like to thank the entire staff for welcoming me with open arms. In the little time I’ve spent…
Read MoreThe Dorm Day
Co-written by Nathan Fisher (senior), JJ Jensen-Moyer (junior) and Alex Seaborg (college freshman). The day began as we all expected. After a wake up call that most of us thought was far to early, we struggled our way out of bed and made our way to the Berea cafeteria. We were greeted by news of…
Read MoreExplore the August Sermon Series in the Latest Messenger
Get the latest edition of The Messenger The August 2022 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 MoreMonday, July 25, 2022
By Ashlynn Caldwell | July 25, 2022 Today was another day of exploring Kentucky and meeting communities built around faith, history, and good people. This morning we started with a bus ride from Louisville to visit Camp Nelson near Nicolasvillle, KY. Camp Nelson is a Civil War camp that recruited soldiers, processed and stored supplies…
Read MoreYou’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.
Read MoreOur First Day…
Started hot. Even in Madison at 7am as we gathered everyone together, it was already very warm. But we were ready, and the energy of those gathering was good. Plus, as Sarah reminded me, acclimating was necessary because it would only get warmer. We met our new bus driver, Jermaine, and were put at ease.…
Read MoreBlog 7/24
By Bronwyn Wunder | July 24, 2022 Today was just as hot, if not hotter than yesterday. We started the day in the hotel dining room, conversing about some of the topics we covered in devotion last night with the framework of Margaret Wheatley’s ‘Turning to One Another’. We were all asked to choose a…
Read MoreRead the New Good Shepherd Strategic Plan
Looking to the Future Over the last 12 months, the Strategic Planning Committee has worked prayerfully and diligently to develop a new strategic plan for the future of our congregation. Today, we are excited to share this plan with you! Read the Plan Today – Learn More at July 24 Meeting You’re invited to read…
Read MoreGiving Thanks for 35 Years at Good Shepherd
On Sunday, July 17, we celebrated a ministry milestone with Pastor Sheryl Erickson – she has been serving as our pastor for 35 years! Watch this short video featuring her remarks and some photos from her years of ministry at Good Shepherd. Thank You, Pastor Sheryl! https://gslcwi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pr-sheryl-speech-video-1.mp4 Some pictures from Sunday’s milestone celebration! It was…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Food Pantry Update
We have seen a substantial usage increase of our food pantry, as the number of people we support has doubled in the past three months. To sustain our mission of serving others in the Madison community, we are counting on YOU! We greatly appreciate any donated food and/or cleaning supplies to assist a family in…
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