Gethsemane Lutheran Church

A Christ-centered community empowered by and overflowing with God's inclusion, justice, and grace.

Love God.

Love People.

Group photo at the Columbus Pride Parade.

Our mission at Gethsemane is to help people Love God & Love People.

Because Jesus welcomed all people, we are dedicated to welcoming all people of every race, culture, belief, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, and physical or mental ability.

All are welcome at Gethsemane, and all really means ALL!

Group photo at the Columbus Pride Parade.

Wherever you are in your journey of faith we are here to help you experience radical inclusion, vibrant worship, intentional faith formation, and compassionate service.

A Church Passionate About

Radical Inclusion

Vibrant Worship

Intentional Faith-Formation

COMPASSIONATE SERVICE

Pastor TJ preaching to the congregation.

Worship with us!

Sundays

9:30 AM worship with Communion
Also available online at our YouTube Channel

10:45 AM Education for All Ages

1:00 PM Swahili Worship

Watch our latest sermon

1st Sunday of Advent

November 30th, 2025

Wonder & Wander: Finding God on the Journey to the Manger.

  • How faith shows up in the small things
  • Why compassion matters, even when it’s riskey
  • What it means to trust God when it takes time
  • How gratitude can transform us
  • Why prayer is worth holding onto

From Pastor TJ’s sermon titled “Wandering in Uncertainty; Walking to the Wonder of Hope.”.

“Advent is a season where we admit we’re not okay… and still dare to hope anyway.”

– Pastor TJ Lynch

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Christmas Karaoke

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Nate Terry and friends to sing Christmas Songs and hear some live Christmas karaoke!

Advent Tree of Needs

December 14

During Advent we will collect gifts for Faith Mission/CHOICES, Food Pantry Children, and the Food Pantry Shelves. Choose a wish to fulfill, then place the unwrapped item in the box […]

Pub Theology

December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pub Theology meets at the Pub Out Back in Worthington on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:00pm for an evening of singing Christmas carols and enjoying a brew. Invite your friends […]

Cookie Social

December 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The annual Cookie Social will be in the Great Hall on Sunday, Dec. 21, right after worship. Please bring 1-2 dozen cookies of any kind, either homemade or store bought to share. […]