All are invited to Good Shepherd's Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration: Rooted in Love • Sunday, March 29, 3-5 pm •
All are invited to Good Shepherd's Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration: Rooted in Love • Sunday, March 29, 3-5 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.
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.
Sermon from March 15, 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
Wednesday, March 18
5:00 pm Attuning Our Voices – Sunday music sing-through in the Sanctuary prior to soup .
5:15 pm Soup Supper– Soup meal in Crary Hall prior to worship.
6:15 pm Lenten Midweek Worship – Bless This Night liturgy from Holden Village.
Go to the Lenten Midweek Worship webpage for more information
Sunday, March 22
9 am Forum – From Eatonville to Minneapolis: Good Shepherd Youth Voices. Youth and their leaders tell us what's going on and what's coming up. Please hear them out and cheer them on.
9:00 am Activity Time – Children and youth of all ages are invited to Activity Time in Room 114.
10 am Worship – Fifth Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Welcome of New Members, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship coffee, beverages, and snacks in Crary Fellowship Hall.
11:30 am Sunday School – preschool - 8th grade
11:30 am Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class– 6th grade and up
Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration: Rooted In Love
Sunday, March 29, beginning at 3:00 pm
This family-friendly event will feature an egg hunt with a purpose—no candy, just meaningful, fun surprises. We’ll gather to hear the story of Jesus’ radical love and belonging, followed by a sweet celebration with an ice cream sundae bar. A sensory-friendly egg hunt will also be available
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP 2026
Palm Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 am
Palm Sunday Worship/Sunday of the Passion, Holy Communion. Worship begins with a Procession of Palms outside (weather permitting).
Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm
Come to the Table: Worship and experiential learning for all ages centered on Jesus’ Great Commandment and Holy Communion. We will gather in the fellowship hall for this worship service.
Good Friday, April 3 at 7:00 pm
A Contemplative Service of Music and Meditation, based on Christ’s Seven Last Words.
Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Festival Service of Holy Communion with brass quartet, all-sing Hallelujah Chorus, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching. Following both worship services – Easter Foretaste of the Feast to Come, a time of fellowship with sweet and savory treats.
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