Good Shepherd Church in Owatonna

Lent Meal and Worship Service
2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
5:30PM Meal: Tater Tot Hot Dish
Hosted by the LWML Women in Mission
6:30 Lent Worship Service with Pastor Dan

Men's Retreat
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Camp Omega, 22750 Lind Ave, Waterviile, MN, 56096
Men’s Retreat
March 6-7 at Camp Omega
Enjoy a weekend with the guys!
This year’s theme is Biblical Friendship, Gracious Fatherhood and True Masculinity.
Open to adult men and their sons or grandsons (age 16 and older).
Registration includes all meals and study materials.
Learn more and Register HERE

Lent Wednesday
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:15 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
5:30PM Meal Hosted by the Moms Group
6:30 Lent Hymn Service with Pastor Ian Thormodson

Wednesday Worship Service
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:15 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
5:30PM Meal: Pizza!
Hosted by the Quilters
6:30 Lent Worship Service with Pastor Ian Thormodson

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Ash Wednesday
February 18
Meal at 5:30PM: Sloppy Joes provided by the Youth Team
No fish? Nope, we’re Lutheran :)
Hymn Service at 6:30PM with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion

Self-Forgiveness
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Begins Thursday, February 5 at 6:30PM
This group offers a safe space to look at the places where guilt and shame keep us stuck, and to explore how taking responsibility, practicing grace, and inviting God into the process can lead to real healing.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or hoping to walk alongside others, this group is designed to encourage, guide, and offer hope as we learn what it means to let go of the past and begin moving toward the freedom God desires for us.
REGISTER HERE

Preschool Taco Supper and Open House
2026-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
TICKETS
$8 in advance
$10 at the door
GET TICKETS HERE

Soup Swap! Women at the Well
2026-01-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Bring a soup and share your recipe.
Or, just come and sample the soups!
No Registration Needed if you just want to enjoy some soup sampling and connection time.
REGISTER HERE TO BRING A SOUP

Jesus and Women: A Women at the Well Bible Study
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now
A 7-Session Study by Kristi McLelland
Imagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth—braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, “Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.” Those words, once meant to comfort a hurting woman’s soul thousands of years ago, were also meant for you.
Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus’ world, stepping into the footsteps of the women who came face to face with the living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him today.
All are welcome! Whether this is your first bible study or your 100th, we hope you join us.
Materials cost $20, payable online here or by check at the first class, payable to Good Shepherd Church.
REGISTER HERE

Spiritual Stretch: Women at the Well
2026-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Date: Sundays January 11 – February 15
Time: 6:00 – 7:00PM
Place: Good Shepherd: Large Sunday School Space (carpeted room downstairs)
Cost: $25 for six sessions
Bring: A yoga mat (if you have one) or a light blanket/large towel
Register HERE
Take a deep breath…and join women of faith who are ready to grow, stretch, and reflect both physically and spiritually! A blend of devotion, meditation and yoga, Spiritual Stretch is a guided time for you to find quiet and calm, while physically strengthening your “temple”. You will be prompted each week with a point of reflection and then move through a series of stretches before ending with meditation and prayer. Space is limited to 15 women.

Book Club: Women at the Well
2026-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
ATTENTION READERS!! Would you like to join a group of women who love Jesus and like to read? This group will meet monthly to discuss a book from a Christian perspective. As a member of the group, you will help select the books we will read together.
Our next book is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Your leader, Jess Borkenhagen, will gather the group for discussion at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026. Location will be at Jess’ home, unless the group outgrows the space.
Note: If you have joined this Book Club in the past, you do not need to register again. Jess will be expecting you!
Simply buy/borrow and start reading the next book and mark your calendar!
REGISTER HERE

Christmas Day
2025-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
10:00AM Christmas Day Hymn and Carol Service
with the Lord’s Supper

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
4:00PM Worship Service
6:00PM Hymn Service

Family Christmas Service
2025-12-21 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
We do so much to prepare for Christmas. One way we prepare is by decorating our homes, yards, and churches with evergreens, lights, the crèche, and presents. This season, we will reflect together upon these common Christmas decorations and how they help us see Christ and prepare for His coming with this Advent and Christmas series.
Families and kids are invited to be a part of a special family service where they get to participate in telling the story.
Register to sign up as an actor, family reader or member of the children’s choir.
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE

Advent Service
2025-12-17 18:30 - 19:30 | MN
5:30PM Meal: Pulled Pork served by the Quilters and the Mission Trip Team
6:30PM Advent Hymn Service
We decorate in preparation for Christmas. Our decoration preparation includes the use of the crèche—the miniature model of the nativity scene. The crèche is a distinctively Christian decoration in that it depicts the characters involved in the nativity of Christ: Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Wise Men, the angels, the stable animals, and—most important of all—the infant Jesus. As we view this manger scene, we recall the timeless story of God coming to earth as a baby to redeem us from our sins.

Gift of Love Christmas Store
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Gift of Love Christmas Store
Saturday, December 13 8:00am -12:00pm
Good Shepherd is excited to be hosting the Gift of Love Store for our fifth year! This one-day store serves identified local families, allowing them the joy of purchasing new, discounted gifts for their children. While the parents are shopping, the children enjoy crafts and playtime in provided childcare. Afterwards the children will return to their parents with refreshments for all.
There are several ways you can help!

DONATE! Drop off new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children age 0-18 in the Gathering Area at Good Shepherd through Wednesday, December 10. Pick up a list of gift ideas at the Welcome Center or the Go Gather Give display in the Gathering Area. Donate Online with our Wish List HERE. Donations will be shipped directly to Good Shepherd.
SERVE! We have a wide variety of serving opportunities. Stop by the Welcome Center or the Go Gather Give display for details.
PRAY! Pray for God’s perfect provision with volunteers, toys, and guidance to the families God wants us to reach this year.

Learn more about the Gift of Love Christmas Store HERE

Advent Service
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | MN
5:30pm Advent Meal: served by the Youth Team
6:30pm Advent Worship Service
LIGHTS
We decorate in preparation for Christmas. Our decoration preparation includes the use of lights—from candles to twinkling LEDs. These luminous decorations also help us prepare for the advent (or coming) of Jesus during Advent, a season of preparation. Today we will consider how lights point us to the coming of Christ and the glory He brings.

Nativity Stones
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Sunday, December 7 at 11:00AM
Nativity Stones is a hands-on activity for families during Advent, helping you engage with the story of Jesus’ birth in a fun and creative way.
Families will paint 8 stones together: Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Animals, Angel, Shepherd, Wise Men, and Star. Each stone corresponds to a card that contain a simple, kid-friendly devotion and Bible verses, along with a graphic that families will use as inspiration to paint onto a stone.
Stones and paint will be provided. We will have lunch and Christmas music playing as we join in on together this fun activity together!
You will take home with you the stones you painted and the 8 devotion cards to use during the following weeks leading up to Christmas.
REGISTER HERE

Advent Service
2025-12-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
5:30 Meal: Tater Tot Hot Dish served by the LWML Women in Mission. No sign-up necessary.
6:30 Advent Hymn Service
EVERGREENS
We decorate in preparation for Christmas. Our decoration preparation includes the use of evergreens—from Christmas trees to pine garland. The evergreen decorations also help us prepare for the advent (or coming) of Jesus during Advent—a season of preparation. Today we will consider how evergreens point us to the coming of Christ and the eternal life that He brings.

Thanksgiving Eve Hymn Service
2025-11-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Thanksgiving Eve Hymn Service
6:30PM
with Pastor Storm and the Choir

Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 23 at 11:00AM
All your favorites! Sign up in the Gathering Area to donate to the meal.
Free will donations support youth programs at Good Shepherd.

Embrace Your True Identity
2025-11-15 08:00 - 14:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
A Come to the Well Event: Embrace Your True Identity and Carry His Peace into the Holidays
Alicia Economos, an experienced speaker, author, and life coach will teach on how to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself as a foundation to loving God and loving others wholeheartedly.
8:30-9:00AM Registration – light breakfast/coffee
9:00-11:30AM Main Session: Worship, large group teaching, small group and panel discussions.
11:45AM-2:00PM: OPTIONAL: Skill Building Box lunch, workshop w/ hands-on instruction.
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 7 HERE

Blood Drive
2025-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Register at redcrossblood.org

500 Card Social
2025-11-13 13:30 - 16:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
500 Card Social
November 13 1:30-4:00PM
Enjoy an afternoon playing cards and making friends. Bring a friend!

Youth Fundraiser at Timber Lodge
2025-11-11 16:00 - 21:00 | MN
Tuesday, November 11 from 4:00-9:00PM
Support our Youth and Eat Well, Too!

Feed My Starving Children Packing Event
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | MN
Feed My Starving Children
November 6-7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna
Registration Opens October 13. Faithful Families has a Family Packing Group for this event!
Register HERE

Men's Breakfast
2025-11-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Men’s Breakfast meets on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00AM.

Bring a friend for bagels and Bible Study with the guys! No Registration Required.
This Year’s Theme: Things I Never Learned in Sunday School

Confirmation
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Confirmation Service
Sunday, October 26 at 2:00PM

Family Shoe Box Packing Party
2025-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Good Shepherd Owatonna, 2500 7th Ave NE, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Sunday, October 26 at 11:00AM
We will pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
All supplies AND lunch are provided. Bring the whole family!

Youth Group Fall Retreat
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Camp Omega, 22750 Lind Ave, Waterviile, MN, 56096
Grades 7-12 Fall Retreat
October 11-12 at Camp Omega
Campfires, Bible Studies, Games, and More!
REGISTER HERE
Cost: $60
Deadline is September 24
