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

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 […]

Family Camp

January 9, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 am

Family Camp-In at Lord of Life! All are invited to attend! GLC folks that attended last year really enjoyed this event, which is facilitated by staff from HopeWood Outdoors. There will […]

Game Night

January 10, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Game Night for all Ages: Invite your family, friends, and neighbors! Optionally bring snacks or your favorite games to share. 6:30pm in the Great Hall.

Open Play Ages 0-5

January 24, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

A fun, safe space for little ones to play on a Saturday morning! Parents must stay. Bring you own snacks. Coffee and water provided