Ministry Conversation with CYF
Sunday, September 28 • Following All Services • Madison & Verona Good Shepherd has a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful and engaging ministry for children and youth. On Sunday, September 28, you’re invited to join our Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) staff and committee members for an open conversation about this vital area of ministry.…
Read MoreChildren’s Choir Resumes September 21 & 28
When: September 21 in Verona & September 28 in Madison Good Shepherd’s Children’s Choir is back! Kids are invited to join Mr. Matt for a joyful time of music and faith-filled fun. Rehearsals take place immediately following worship, making it easy for families to participate. Children will learn beautiful music, grow in confidence, and share…
Read MoreBe the Reason a Third Grader Smiles
Good Shepherd is once again partnering with Orchard Ridge Elementary School, located just a few blocks from our Madison campus, and this year we’re excited to launch a Pen Pal Program with their third-grade students. We need 40 pen pals to help make this connection a success. Being a pen pal is a fun and…
Read MoreMinistry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family
Join us for a Ministry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family on Sunday, September 28, following all services at both the Madison and Verona campuses. Good Shepherd has a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful and engaging ministry for children and youth, and this gathering will reflect on the joys and challenges of the past five…
Read MoreGet Involved with the Facilities Team at Good Shepherd!
We’re excited to share a few ways you can help keep our campuses in great shape—and have fun doing it! 1. Join the Facilities CommitteeOur committee meets about four times a year for an hour, and we’re always happy to welcome new members. This is a great way to stay connected with the behind-the-scenes work…
Read MoreA September focused on Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The September 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 MoreGrowing and Giving: A Summer in the Food Pantry Garden
This summer, we’ve had another wonderful season in the Food Pantry Garden at Good Shepherd! Together, we’ve grown 96,000 pounds of produce to share with food pantries across our community. One exciting addition this year was a raised-bed herb garden! Alongside Pastor Dara’s leadership and our amazing summer garden interns Tessa and Daphne, eight groups…
Read MoreBe the Reason Someone Feels Safe and Seen: Volunteer at Healing House
Healing House is looking for volunteers to help with their ministry. You can get more information and sign up to volunteer by emailing Lois Jacobsen at: lmjacob@att.net Here is a quote from a recent guest: “I’ve been at Healing House for 2 months now. This place has helped me with so much, I don’t know…
Read MoreRoad Closures on September 7 Affecting 10 a.m. Worship
Traffic Update for Sunday Morning Worship in Verona on September 7 If you’re planning to attend worship on Sunday, September 7 at 10 a.m. in Verona, please be aware of traffic impacts from the IRONMAN race happening nearby. The Verona Police Department will have an officer on a police bike stationed at the intersection of…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Final Day
This blog – of our last day – was written by Molly McCue Here we are, the 5th day of our North Carolina disaster relief trip of 2025. Our last day at camp. Though the physical act of service wasn’t on the agenda for today, Sarah has talked with us about how rest is needed…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 4
Today’s 2025 Travel Blog comes from Jen Diebling, the aunt of one of our travelers. As a reminder each teen traveled with a “serving companion”. More on that later. My name is Jen, and I’ve had the tremendous joy of joining the GS travelers. Immediately upon meeting the GS team I was enveloped in love.…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 2-3
Days 2-3: Building Community at Camp & Service Projects By Andrea Frey & Julia Miller As we sit to reflect and write, it is late into the evening on our third full day. The opportunity to travel as a group of adults and teenagers together is full of unexpected joys. We’re filled with gratitude for…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 1
Day 1: Our First Full Day By Charlie Sayre Our first full day began around 5:30 a.m. with our early risers, surprised to see it still pitch-black outside (the sun rises at 6:45 a.m. in Louisville), heading out for their morning runs and walks. While our early risers were out getting their exercise before the…
Read MoreRead about the upcoming Parent + Youth Trip to North Carolina in the August Messenger
Read the latest edition of The Messenger The August 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 MoreRooted in Rhythm: The Gift of Liturgy
Worship at Good Shepherd is a rhythm that holds us, shapes us, and connects us across generations. Some may hear the word liturgy and think “old-fashioned” or “too traditional.” But liturgy isn’t about going backwards. It’s about being rooted—rooted in something deeper, older, and stronger than any one style, trend, or era. It’s the framework…
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