L.I.F.T (Learning in Faith Together)

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

  • Our K-2nd graders will be meeting in the Kinderhaus Classroom at Good Shepherd from 6-7pm every Wednesday with teachers Sarah Wicks and Kerry Johnson. Join us for a time of fun and faith formation as we explore God’s word!

3rd Grade – 5th Grade

  • Our 3rd-5th graders will meet in the Annex Classroom at Good Shepherd from 6-7pm with teachers Brian Larsen-Schmidt & Anne Clausen! During this time, students will dive into the Bible, learning about God’s unconditional love and grace! 

6th Grade – 8th Grade 

  • Our 6th-8th grade students will be meeting in the Library for Confirmation from 6-7pm with Pastor Kristen and Matt Bills! The students will explore their faith, learn about the Old & New Testaments, and explore what the Lutheran faith is all about! Please email pastor Kristen pastorkristen@goodshepherddecorah.org if you are interested in having your student join confirmation!

Adults

  • New this year, we are moving our Adult Forum from Sunday mornings to Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm. Join us each week as we explore different topics with new voices teaching each week! Topics range from prayer to social justice to art to games! The schedule will be posted in the church and in the newsletter at the beginning of each semester, or you can find it below! Anyone is welcome to attend, from high schoolers to seniors!
      • April 8th – Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) in Madagascar, led by Ellen Friedrich. 
      • April 15th – U.S Food Policy, led by Gabby Bizal
      • April 22nd – Earth Day, led by Steve Hopkins
      • April 29th – Improvisational Storytelling, led by Bob Larson – refreshing your creativity:  a gift we all possess 
      • May 6th – Square Stories, led by Lise Kildegaard – Lise Kildegaard will lead an interactive, creative program on Danish author Louis Jensen’s Square Stories. Participants will stretch the muscles of their imaginations as we enter the world of these quirky, playful, and deeply theological stories.
      • May 13th – End of Year Celebration, with Jeopardy and fun!
    • LIFT will end on May 13th for the school year! Stay tuned for announcements about fun summer events!
    • Contact members of our Adult Ed Team if you have any ideas on future learning opportunities! Martin Klammer, Norman Friedrich, & Lise Kildegaard. 

2025-26 Online Registration & Medical Release Form

Please fill out for anybody under the age of 18 who will be participating in L.I.F.T programming for the 2025-2026 school year

Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program

At the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on February 4, 2018, a Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program was formally adopted by the Good Shepherd congregation.  The program was recommended by the ELCA as well as Church Mutual, the Good Shepherd insurance company, and ratified by the Congregation Council.  Legal counsel was also consulted.

Abuse Prevention Program