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

Reformation Sunday

October 26th, 2025

Sermon Series:

Faith in the Real World: Stories Told for People Like Us.

Over the next 5 weeks we’ll discover:

  • 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 “When Faith Takes Time”.

“The world says: Fast. Instant. Immediate.

God says: Wait. Be patient. Trust me.

– Pastor TJ Lynch

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Midweek Connections

Time: October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us as we view the final season of “The Chosen” followed by discussion.

Worship – Festival of All Saints

Time: November 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

We remember with thanksgiving those who have lived and died in the faith. In addition to those who have died in the congregation this past year, you are also invited […]

Fall Service Day

Time: November 22 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

This fall, Gethsemane will once again be reaching out to the neighborhood around the church. On November 22nd we will be having a Service Day where our members will help […]

GLC Food Pantry Turkey Dinner Giveaway

Time: November 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

On Saturday, Nov. 22, GLC Food Pantry will give out turkeys and side dish fixings to Food Pantry customers. If you would like to contribute a turkey or two, please […]