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Explore Liberation Theology, Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 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 November 17, 2024

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 Worship

Sunday, November 24

9 am Forum – Native American History (Now and Then) – Led by Mark Kremen, Jeanne Vosburgh and Steve Robinson will share reflections on current and historical Native American cultural and spiritual practices.

9 am Activity Time – children and youth of all ages are invited to the lower level Youth Room for Activity Time with a combination of free play, organized group activities, and time for conversation.

10 am Worship – Reign of Christ Sunday, A Legacy Liturgy: Classic and Ancient Gifts; Holy Communion, Welcome of New Members, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching. Hospitality & Fellowship immediately following worship in Crary Hall.

Worship will NOT be livestreamed. 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

Explore Liberation Theology

Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 pm

Liberation Theology covers the emerging theologies of the past century that respond to the deep systemic injustices and inequalities that permeate our world through the witness of particular groups and identities.