"Wild Worship" Summer Outdoor Worship Begins Sunday, June 22 at 10 am •

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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 Sunday June 1

Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching

Recent Sermons

Click on the CC button on the bottom of the video screen to turn on subtitles/closed captions

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

Upcoming Worship

Sunday, June 8

9 am Forum – Next Year’s Ministry Budget Draft – Presentation and discussion led by the Church Council
10 am Worship – The Festival of Pentecost, Holy Communion, Good Shepherd Choir’s last Sunday of the spring, Welcome of New Members, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching

A play area in the sanctuary and a staffed nursery will be available in for the youngest among us. A recording of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon here on the website home page and on Facebook and YouTube.

Sunset Socials: Midweek Meetups Starting June 18 at 7:30 pm

A relaxed all-ages meetup on the front lawn at Good Shepherd with popsicles, yard games, and plenty of space to connect, laugh, and enjoy the beauty of a Washington summer. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this is a weekly chance to build relationships and share in community fun under the trees. All are welcome!

Outdoor Worship Begins June 22!

Enjoy Sunday Morning Worship all summer long under a beautiful “cathedral of trees,” and celebrate a season of beauty, welcome, and thanksgiving for the gift of the land and trees that hold us as we gather.

Visit the webpage for more info.