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.
Founded in 1957, The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, rooted on the corner of North and Henderson, has grown and changed with the community. Good Shepherd celebrates its neighbors by hosting a variety of community events centered in God’s grace. Outdoor Sunday morning worship for all is offered during the summer under the cathedral of evergreens! The church is shepherded by Pastor Carol Tomer, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling, Pastor Dan Wiktorek, and Chaplain Janet Grant and supported by a growing staff and ministry leadership teams.
Good Shepherd is a vibrant, open-hearted and welcoming community. As a proud Reconciling in Christ congregation since 2009, Good Shepherd publicly welcomes LGBTQIA+ people, and is deeply involved in an expansive ministry of mercy and justice. This wide-reaching commitment is proclaimed in these words:
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.
Good Shepherd Easter Sunday Sermon 2026
Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching
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Video recordings of the Sunday sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon on the website, Facebook, and YouTube. Video recordings of past sermons can also be found on the Recent Sermons webpage
Enjoy Sunday Morning Worship at 10 am in Good Shepherd’s beautiful sanctuary. A play area next to the worship area will be available for the youngest among us. A staffed nursery is also available in Room 114. A recording of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon here on the website home page and on Facebook and YouTube. The pre-worship Forum and Children/Youth Activity Time begins at 9 am, Hospitality & Fellowship coffee & treats immediately following worship in the fellowship hall, and Sunday School (Pre-8th) begins at 11:30 am in Room 114.
Sunday, April 12
9 am Forum – Voices of Good Shepherd: Stories of Belonging. At this special congregational forum, a panel of Good Shepherd folk will share the journeys that brought them here—and the moments that helped them know they truly belong. Through a guided panel conversation, we’ll hear personal stories of welcome, connection, and the ways God’s grace is experienced in this place. Together, we’ll reflect on our own paths and what makes Good Shepherd a spiritual home.
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Second Sunday of Easter, New Life Rising, Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching.
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall including Fair Trade Sales and Koinonia Quilter Fundraiser
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Confirmation/Youth Check-in (ages 12 and up)
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