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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.

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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

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12th Sunday after Pentecost

August 16th, 2026

This is Not the End of Your Story

  • 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 “God Meets Us in the Cave” on 1 Kings 19:9–18…
 
Elijah was exhausted, discouraged, and hiding in a cave. And when God found him, God didn’t shame him for how he was feeling. God listened.
 
Because God can handle the truth about how you’re doing.
 
You don’t have to pretend with God. You can bring the anger, the disappointment, the exhaustion, and the questions. God meets us right where we are—and then gently reminds us that we’re not alone.
 
And when we’re ready, God says, “Get up.” There’s still love to give, grace to share, and a next step to take.
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Featured Events

Book Group

August 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Book Group meets Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 7:00pm to discuss “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom. Jane Sieberth will lead the discussion. All are welcome.

Info Meeting – 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering

August 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Information meeting for parents of youth entering grades 8-12 who will be attending the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

God’s Work. Our Hands.

September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

We will gather at All Saints Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9-12:00pm to pack meals for Lesotho Nutrition Initiative. The goal is to pack 30,000 meals. Last year […]

When Faith Hurts: Understanding Religious Trauma in LGBTQ Lives

September 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

When Faith Hurts: Understanding Religious Trauma in LGBTQ Lives presented by Jonah Minot LISW-S Resonance Columbus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 7-8:00pm in the Great Hall. This is a compassionate […]