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

18th Sunday after Pentecost

October 12th, 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

Trunk or Treat

Time: October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us for our annual Halloween fun. Anyone interested in hosting a trunk should contact the church office.

Reformation Potluck

Time: October 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Come celebrate Reformation Sunday with us at our Reformation Potluck on Sunday, October 26! Bring a favorite dish to share as we enjoy good food, fellowship, and a time to give […]

Book Group

Time: October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sharon Walton will lead the group in the discussion of Isola by Allegra Goodman. All are welcome to participate in the group.

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 […]