"American Teenager" Author Reading and Q&A with Nico Lang •
"American Teenager" Author Reading and Q&A with Nico Lang •
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 February 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling 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
Upcoming Worship
Sunday, March 1
9:00 am Forum – Town Hall Forum: Updates and Reflections on Good Shepherd’s Ministry
9:00 am Activity Time – Children and youth of all ages are invited to Activity Time in Room 114.
10:00 am Worship – Second Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, 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 / Youth Sunday School Class – 6th grade and up
11:45 pm Newcomers Gathering
American Teenager Author Reading and Q&A with Nico Lang
Thursday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 pm
Acclaimed author Nico Lang will be presenting a reading and discussion on his book “American Teenager ” at Good Shepherd. Nico visited and followed seven families of transgender youth during the past few years. He recorded these experiences and offers eye-opening narratives of how trans kids are surviving hate and finding joy in a turbulent era. This event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL!
Visit the event webpage for more info about the author, the book, and this special event...
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