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

Lent 5

March 22nd, 2026

Standing at the Tomb

  • 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 “Baptism 101”.

That’s baptism. It has nothing to do with a choice we make or a prayer we say, and everything to do with God’s promise(s) to us.”

– Pastor TJ Lynch

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Good Friday Worship Service

April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A solemn service of prayer, mourning and hope as we gather around the cross of Christ.

Easter Vigil Worship Service

April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This is the most ancient worship of the Christian Church. The service begins with a new fire in the darkness and a procession of light. We share the stories of […]

Easter Morning Worship

April 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Share the joy of the resurrection and Christ’s victory over death in this worship celebration!

Worship – Hallelujah Sunday

April 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Bring a bell/noise maker to worship Sunday, April 12.