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.
A Christmas message from The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
Sermon from Sunday, December 21
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
Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
5:00 pm – A Festival Intergenerational Worship Service. Worship service for all ages with Holy Communion, individual candles, and Silent Night. Featuring music by the Good Shepherd Choir and two trumpets. Pastor Carol Tomer preaching. The prelude will begin approximately 4:50 pm
8:00 pm – A Contemplative Worship Service. Worship includes Holy Communion, individual candles, and Silent Night. Featuring music by string musicians. Pastor Carol Tomer preaching. The prelude will begin approximately 7:50 pm. All are invited to come forward to light candles in the sand cross at the front of the sanctuary during this prelude time.
Following Both Worship Services – Room at the Inn: Share in the Feast of Christmas. All are welcome to a time for fellowship and sweet & savory appetizers immediately following both worship services.
Sunday, December 28
NO FORUM OR ACTIVITY TIME TODAY
10 am Worship – A Christmas Service of Word and Song, "You-Pick-'Em" Hymn Sing, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in Crary Fellowship Hall.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION CLASS TODAY
News & Announcements
Contemplative & Musical Evenings
65th Anniversary Celebration Service
Summer Outdoor Worship
65th Anniversary Sweet Memories Event
Congregational Picnic
VBS: Gifted!