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

3rd Sunday of Advent

December 14th, 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

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. […]

Christmas Eve Service

December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us at 4:00 PM for our family friendly Christmas Eve Worship Service. This service is especially designed for families with young children. Our praise band will lead the music, […]

Christmas Eve Service

December 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at 7:30 pm for our traditional Christmas Eve Service including holy communion, signing Silent Night by candlelight, and the telling of the good news of Christ's birth. Prelude […]

Irregular Christmas

January 4, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join our Music Director, Nate Terry, and the Major 7 Singers on Sunday, January 4, at 4:00pm in the sanctuary. Free and open to the public. Donations to support the […]