Gethsemane Lutheran Church

A Christ-centered community empowered by and overflowing with God's inclusion, justice, and grace.

Love God.

Love People.

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!

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

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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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11th Sunday after Pentecost

August 9th, 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.