Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Blood Pressure Screening
2025-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
The Health Ministry Team will be offering blood pressure checks down in Trinity Hall/P&L Office following worship this morning.

Adult Education: Beyond Codes and End Times
2025-10-05 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-10-12 10:45 - 11:45 | GLC – Multi-Purpose Room, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
Beyond Codes and End Times: Following Jesus into the New Creation with Joel Wildermuth, October 5th, 12th, 19th
Zoom link: https://mtso-edu.zoom.us/j/85182836884
Revelation appears only five times in the three-year lectionary cycle, and those readings cover less than ten percent of the book. We Protestants might be forgiven for our relative ignorance of Revelation—were it not for the fact that this book holds such a prominent place in popular culture. Its cryptic imagery, fantastical depictions of battles and beasts, and otherworldly visions have fascinated readers and fueled the imaginations of both faithful interpreters and theological grifters across the centuries.
Yet Revelation is more than codes or predictions about the end of the world. At its heart, it is an invitation to follow the Lamb—to follow Jesus—out of the cycles of violence, misery, and death that mark the present age, and into God’s peaceable kingdom, the new creation. That journey does not wait for the end of history; it begins now, in our own time and place, through our singing, our worship, our ministry, our community life, and our faithful participation in God’s redemptive work in the world.
In this three-week study, we will explore the basics of Revelation:
1, What kind of literature it is.
2. The historical context of Roman imperial power and propaganda.
3. How readers across time have interpreted its message.
4. How we can embrace Revelation as a blueprint for following Jesus, even when it sets us at odds with the powers of this world.
In the end, Revelation is not a text to be feared or dismissed—it is a gift that can expand our imagination and deepen our anticipation of God’s new creation.
Since there have been some requests to view the recording of Joel’s class on Revelations, Joel has provided us with the recording to place on our YouTube channel as an unlisted video. This means that the video will be available to anyone who has the link, but it will not show up on our public facing YouTube channel. To view last week’s class, visit: https://youtu.be/nYhbjagvu0s.

IYK Worship
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Reflections
2025-10-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-13 08:00 - 09:00 | GLC – Library, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Play & Learn Committee
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 | GLC – Conference Room, 35 E Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

A.A. & Al Anon
2025-10-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Music Lessons
2025-10-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Pub Theology
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pub Out Back, 679 High St. Ste C, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States

Food Pantry
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Adult Ed Committee
2025-10-09 08:45 - 10:00 | GLC – Conference Room, 35 E Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Staff Meeting
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | GLC – Conference Room, 35 E Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Handbell Choir
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Outreach Team Meeting
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | GLC – Library, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Vocal Choir
2025-10-09 19:15 - 20:30 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Piano Practice
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

IYK Choir
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00

Brass Lessons
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Blessing of the Beasts
2025-10-12 09:30 - 10:30 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
Bring your beloved pets—furry, feathered, or scaled—for our Blessing of the Beasts during worship on Sunday, October 12! Together we’ll celebrate God’s creatures and the joy they bring to our lives.

Worship
2025-10-12 09:30 - 10:30 | GLC – Sanctuary, 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

Hopewood Pines Apple Butter & Fall Festival
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | HopeWood Pines, 2790 State Route 61, Marengo, OH, 43334, United States
Join us on October 12th from 12pm-4pm for an afternoon of fun, food, and fall activities for all ages! Bring your family and friends to enjoy games, crafts, and the beauty of camp in autumn. More details to come regarding carpooling from GLC! See Ben Buss with questions.

Middle School AFFIRM Night
2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
Middle school (grades 6-8) AFFIRM Theme Night with Pastor TJ from 5-7pm in room 211 … repeats every second Sunday of the month! Think crazy costumes, fun activities, food, Bible Study, and learning about our theme for this school year Martin Luther’s Small Catechism!

High School Youth - Serve Dinner at Jacob's Porch
2025-10-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
High School Youth will serve dinner at Jacob’s Porch with youth from Lord of Life and Ascension. We’ll stay to experience worship with the college students there. Our recent high school graduates reached out to say they are excited to see us! Meet at Gethsemane at 5:00pm to take the P&L bus to Jacob’s Porch, and we’ll return by 8:30pm. Questions? Contact bbuss@gethsemane.org

Prayer Shawl
2025-10-13 13:30 - 15:00 | GLC – Library, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States

YFMT Meeting
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | GLC – Library, 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
