Gifts of Impact — Celebrating God’s Love at WorkAs we enter the season of Advent, we are reminded that even in the darkestplaces, God’s light still breaks through to bring comfort, hope, and restorati...  Read More

Thirty years ago, my first husband passed away when my boys were 7 & 12. Weneeded to find a new church as our current church was making it difficult for us to heal.We checked out Good Shepherd, and I ...  Read More

Sometime in 2019, we walked into the narthex at GS for the very first time and were greeted with open arms and welcoming smiles.  This was the invitation and confirmation we needed to make Good Shephe...  Read More

This afternoon we had our bi-weekly "Construction Update" with Aspen to go over progress, talk about next steps, etc.As we were reviewing the details, our Building Team had the idea of ending each of ...  Read More

It was early December of 2009, and I was teaching 5th grade at River Woods Elementary in Naperville. One afternoon, while settling in after school to map out lesson plans, it hit me: because of the wa...  Read More

I love Christmas. Not just because of the holiday and the lights and the presents. I love Christmas because I love Advent. Somehow, as I enter into this liturgical season each year, my weary soul find...  Read More

For many, this time of year is filled with joy and anticipation. We gather with loved ones, carry out our favorite traditions, and enjoy the festiveness of the season. We have expectations of warmth, ...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd Family,Gifts of Impact — Sharing God’s Love Near and FarWhen we look at the world today — the conflict, division, suffering, and uncertainty — ourhearts can grow heavy. The needs ar...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd Family,This Sunday we step into a sacred moment as we launch Forward Together, a new season of generosity, vision, and hope.When we began this journey two years ago, our dream was s...  Read More

Normally when I get the chance to stand in front of you, it’s because there’s an announcement to share... or because someone else in leadership asked for my help to make something serious a little fun...  Read More

I remember the smell of the uncarpeted room and the permanent marker when I wrote my best friend's name on the concrete of the Worship Center 15 years ago. I get chills thinking about the teenagers I ...  Read More

Déjà vu: a feeling of having already experienced the present situation.That would be us… now… our current life at Good Shepherd.Just last week the Worship Center closed for significant renovation.  It...  Read More