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All Are Welcome to Wednesday Evening Gatherings Every Wednesday, 5-7 pm •

Welcome to The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd in Olympia, Washington!

It’s Good Shepherd’s mission to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with all people and to invite them to fullness of faith in God.

Welcoming and hospitality are an important part of who we understand ourselves to be as a community of faith. As in everything else, our model is Jesus. In one of his letters, the Apostle Paul urges his readers to “welcome one another just as Christ has welcomed you.” A contemporary translation reads, “Reach out and welcome one another … Jesus did it, now you do it!”

Several years ago, in an effort to do what Jesus did, our congregation adopted an Affirmation of Welcome:

The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd Welcomes All People:

The poor and the rich, the young and the old
People who are single, married, blessed, divorced, separated, partnered, or widowed
People of all abilities
People of all sexual orientations and gender identities
People of all nations and ethnic backgrounds

No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

In-Person Worship

Sermon from May 5, 2024

Pastor Kathy Hawks preaching

Recent Sermons

Video recordings of the Sunday sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon at 3pm here on the website, Facebook, and YouTube

Upcoming Worship at Good Shepherd

Sunday, May 12

9:00 am Learning Hour:

Faith Explorers — Children and youth are invited for a time of sharing in play, faith, and community. Meet in the lower level of the church

Forum — Whose Vision? Seeing through the Eyes of God and Neighbor, Joey Ager, Bishop’s Associate and Director of Evangelical Mission, Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA

10:00 am Worship:

Ascension Sunday, Generous Commitment Sunday, Visions of the Renewal of the Church Sermon Series, Guest Preacher — Joey Ager, Bishop’s Associate and Director of Evangelical Mission, Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA

Following Worship - Hospitality and Fellowship

Video recordings of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon at 3pm here on the website, Facebook, and YouTube; The weekly Newsletter is posted every Friday at noon

Childcare is available at ALL Worship gatherings!

Wednesday Evening Gatherings

Wednesdays, 5-7 pm

We will have a new schedule beginning May 8 with learning classes now beginning at 5:00 pm followed by Community Meals for all at 6:00 pm. Learning activities for all ages begin at 5:00 pm; Our Deepest Questions is a discussion group for youth and adults covering the big questions of faith and life from a Lutheran lens and alternates every other week with Confirmation Classes which are intended for youth in 7th grade and above, but open to anyone; after class, stay for Community Meals with family and friends to share a meal before the evening’s activities ($1/person suggested donation). The Good Shepherd Choir rehearses at 7:00 pm and is open to any interested singers regardless of ability or experience, and also beginning at 7:00 pm is Faith In Action (K-6), a time for fun & fellowship and learning how to love & serve our diverse neighbor.