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Spreading Love, Light, & Hope: A Post-Valentine's Day Intergenerational Celebration, Sunday, February 23 after worship •

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 February 16, 2025

Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching

Recent Sermons

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

Video recordings of past sermons can also be found on the Recent Sermons webpage

Upcoming Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 23

9 am Forum – The Sacraments: Liberation through Communion and Baptism (Part 4 of the February Forum Series: Lutheranism 101)

About the forum: Are you new to Lutheran Theology? Are you experienced in Lutheranism but interested in diving deeper into the Lutheran expression of Christianity? Are you curious about what it means to be a Lutheran in the 21st Century? Then this forum series is for you! Pastor Bergen Eickhoff will lead three sessions designed to introduce the basic pinnacles of Lutheran Theology and connect them to contemporary concerns. Whether a novice or a master, this 4-part forum series will be a fascinating chance to explore the revolutionary potential of Lutheranism today.

9 am Activity Time – Free play & group activities for all children & youth.

10 am Worship – New Life Rising Liturgy, Preaching: John Masterson, who is part of the Good Shepherd community. Hospitality & Fellowship immediately following worship with an Intergenerational Gathering: Spreading Love, Light, & Hope

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.

A play area and seating for children and their caregivers is available in the sanctuary, and a staffed nursery is also available in Room 114 for the youngest among us

The Spiritual Journey of Aging

Friday , February 21 at 10 am

The Spiritual Journey of Aging resumes this month on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 am. These monthly gatherings are for the purpose of coming together to support one another on the spiritual journey of aging. Pastor Doug Knutson-Keller will be the pastoral guide for these 90-minute gatherings every 3rd Friday of the month. You may also participate via zoom. Go to the webpage for the full schedule, monthly topics, and zoom link info.

Spreading Love, Light, & Hope

An Intergenerational Post-Valentine’s Day Celebration

Sunday, February 23 after worship

A celebration of love for our neighbor, our community, ourselves, and one another! We’ll gather in Crary Hall after worship to celebrate Valentine’s Day (a week after) with a mac and cheese tasting party and Italian sodas. We’ll also work on some holiday-themed service projects for the Olympia community and some heart-themed crafts.