Your Guide to Summer
On behalf of Good Shepherd staff and volunteers, thank you for exploring ways to get connected with this community. We are excited to offer a wide range of activities and experiences for people of all ages.
We’ll see you around church!
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9:00 a.m. | Madison Campus
You're invited to the intersection of
Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.
10:00 a.m. | Verona Campus
Head down County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.
6:00 p.m. | Verona Campus
A worship service with evening rhythms for song, prayer, reflection rooted in ancient practices and present-day cares & concerns.
Combined Worship Sundays | One Service. One Location. Together!
Sunday, May 26 @ 9 a.m.
Madison Campus
Sunday, July 21 @ 9 a.m.
Madison Campus
Sunday, September 1 @ 10 a.m.
Verona Campus
Worship Together
All Good Shepherd worship services are available as a livestream or replay
Music Mondays
Mondays from 5-7 p.m. (Full Schedule)
Jared Stellmacher
Madison Campus Lawn
Enjoy a free concert and a pay-what-you-can meal on the front lawn of Madison Campus – you’ll love Mondays.
Worship in the Park
Once a month (Final Schedule TBA)
Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson
Various Locations
The Holy COW is bringing worship to parks across Madison. Share a meal and a brief service in a park.
Bingo Night
June 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Peterson Hall at Madison Campus
Fun for all ages as we host a Bingo night with prizes and snacks from the Holy COW under the Verona tent.
Trivia Night
July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Verona Campus Parking Lot
Enjoy a night of trivia under the Verona tent.
There’ll be prizes and snacks to enjoy.
Liturgy of the Beloved | Music Workshop
June 29 | Time TBA
Jared Stellmacher
Verona Campus Parking Lot
Good Shepherd welcomes Benjamin and Caitlin Johnston-Urey as they debut a new original liturgy created for use in Lutheran congregations worldwide.
Small Group Bible Studies
Various Times
Contact a Pastor
Various Locations
There are many opportunities to engage in Bible study. Explore them all at gslcwi.com/small-groups
Tuesday Trekkers
Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Diane Hughes
Various Locations
Join an hour-long hike at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.
Prayer Labyrinth
Opening this June
Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson
Verona Campus Lawn
A new prayer labyrinth is opening this Summer at the Verona Campus – open to all seeking contemplation.
Little Blessings Summer Program
June 10 – August 16
Heidi Anderson
Madison Campus
Our Madison location will be offering all day childcare 5 days a week this summer starting June 12. Click here to register.
Kinder Creation Camp
June 10 – 12 | 9-10:30 a.m.
Emily Gold
Verona Campus
Discover God's creation through outdoor exploration, musical movement and hands-on creations. Click here to register.
Vacation Bible School
June 24 – 27 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus
Kids dive into an underwater adventure where they’ll experience God’s ever-flowing, never-ending love through Bible stories, imagination station crafts, tidal treats, music and play. Click here to register.
Camp Create-It
August 5 – 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus
Featuring music, cooking, painting - explore your God-given creative gifts and use those gifts to glorify Jesus. Click here to register.
Rise Up Nights
June 18, July 9 & 23, August 13 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus Parking Lot
Celebrate both the sacred and the silly together with friends as we connect with each other and Christ through outdoor food, games, and prayer. Click here to register.
Family Friday Dinners
June 7, July 12, August 2
Emily Gold
Verona Campus Parking Lot
Enjoy time to connect with other families over a meal served by the Holy Cow Food Truck at the Verona Campus Tent. Food, drinks, and outdoor toys provided.
Middle School Fun Nights
June 19, July 10 & 24, August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Sarah Iverson
Verona Campus
Gather around silliness, storytelling, and stillness with other middle schoolers at Verona campus. Click here to register.
High School Youth Group
1st and 3rd Sundays at 7 p.m.
Sarah Iverson
Verona Campus Youth Room
A group for High Schoolers to form the foundations for lifelong relationships with God and one another.
ELCA Youth Gathering
July 16-20, 2024
Sarah Iverson
New Orleans, LA
Good Shepherd High Schoolers will make their way south to join thousands of other teens at the national ELCA Youth Gathering - the first since 2018.
Volunteering at Kids Camps
Various Events
Joanne Zastrow
Various Locations
Lead, mentor, guide and have fun with kids ages
3 – 4th grade at various summer day camps held
at Good Shepherd.
Food Pantry Garden
Starting June 2 (View Dates)
Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson
Verona Campus
Every summer volunteers help grow ~2500 lbs of
produce for our Good Shepherd Food Pantry.
Food Pantry
Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm, 5:30-7 p.m.
Rick Thomas
Madison Campus
Help serve clients at the food pantry. There are many roles needed and your help ensures all people have access to healthy and fresh food.
Clothes Closet
Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rick Thomas
Madison Campus
Help shoppers at the Clothes Closet or assist with organizing donated items for kids in the neighborhood.
Stop the Violence Meal
Wednesday, June 5
Sheray Wallace
Madison Campus
Neighbors and community organizations come together for a meal to raise awareness on violence reduction.
Holy Cow Moo Crew
View the Schedule
Rick Thomas
Location Varies
The Holy COW brings people together for a meal that anyone can afford. You can help serve this summer.
Serve on Sundays
Sundays at 9, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Madison & Verona Campus
Help make worship possible! There are many roles and ways to serve on Sundays. Share your gifts!
Have a question?
If you'd like to know more about a specific program, we'd be happy to connect you with a member of our staff.
Click below to connect via e-mail with someone from our team and we'd be happy to help!