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

14th Sunday after Pentecost

August 31st, 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.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

God’s Work. Our Hands.

September 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

We will gather at All Saints Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9-12:00pm to pack meals for Lesotho Nutrition Initiative. The goal is to pack 30,000 meals. Last year […]

Prayer Shawl Dedication

September 13 @ -

Prayer Shawl Dedication is Sunday, Sept. 13, during worship. If you have received a shawl, lap robe, or baby banket, please bring it with you to worship. It will be […]

When Faith Hurts: Understanding Religious Trauma in LGBTQ Lives

September 15

When Faith Hurts: Understanding Religious Trauma in LGBTQ Lives presented by Jonah Minot LISW-S Resonance Columbus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 7-8:00pm in the Great Hall. This is a compassionate […]

Pub Theology

September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pub Theology is moving due to a scheduling conflict! Join us at 7pm on Wednesday, Sept. 16 for Trivia Night at Barrel and Bloom.