Upcoming Worship & Forums
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 AM
LEARNING HOUR 9 AM
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
Video recordings of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon at 3pm on Facebook, YouTube, and here on the the website
Sunday Morning Children Activities
Activity Time – Every Sunday Morning during the Learning Hour at 9 am (except Dec. 29), children and youth of all ages are invited to the Youth Room (in the lower level) for some Activity Time! The focus of Activity Time will be on building relationships and creative play, more than education. There will be a combination of free play, organized group activities, and time for conversation. It will be a lot of fun, and a great way to make new friends and develop lasting friendships at church!
Sunday School – Every other Sunday (starting on Jan. 5), children between Kindergarten and Sixth Grade will have the option to temporarily leave worship after the For All God’s Children Time for Sunday School. Sunday School will take place in Room 114, and be an interactive lesson on a story from The Bible. Children will return for worship during the Sermon Hymn. We hope that this allows all children to encounter the Gospel appropriate to their energy level and interest. Contact Pastor Bergen at bergen@gsolympia.org with questions or if you would like to serve as a Sunday School teacher.
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.
10 am Worship – New Life Rising Liturgy, Preaching: John Masterson, who is part of the Good Shepherd community
LENTEN PILGRIMAGE 2025
March 2 - April 27
St. John|San Juan Episcopal Church in Olympia and The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd will share in worshipping together several times during and before/after Lent, as well as swapping sanctuaries during five Sunday mornings of Lent. The goal of this pilgrimage together is to build our partnerships in ministry. Below is an overview of the worship schedule dates/times/locations for Joint Worship, Shared Midweek Lenten Gatherings, “Sunday Sanctuary Swap”, and other Lenten worship gatherings at Good Shepherd. View the following links to more related information: March 2 Joint Worship, Schedule of Dates/Times/Locations, FAQ Sheet, Press Release, Sunday Programs for Children & Youth
Sunday, March 2 – JOINT WORSHIP at St. John | SanJuan Episcopal (114 20th Ave SE)
9:30 am* Forum – “From Olympia Commons to Lenten Pilgrimage”
10:30 am* Worship – Transfiguration Sunday, Holy Communion, Preacher: Joey Ager, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA. *Note: The forum and worship times are 30 minutes later than Good Shepherd’s usual times.
Wednesday, March 5 – Ash Wednesday Worship at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
6:30 pm Worship – Holy Communion, Imposition of Ashes, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching
Sunday, March 9 – SANCTUARY SWAP: Good Shepherd worships at St. John | San Juan
9 am Forum – Pilgrimage Theology
10 am Worship – First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching
Wednesday, March 12 – JOINT LENTEN SOUP & WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
5:15-6:15 pm Soup Suppers
6:15-6:45 pm Midweek Lenten Worship — The evening prayer liturgy is Bless This Night, created by the Holden Village community in 2023. Each service will also include a time of prayer around the cross, in the style of Holden Village.
Sunday, March 16 – SANCTUARY SWAP: Good Shepherd worships at St. John | San Juan (114 20th Ave SE)
9 am Forum – Models of Change
10 am Worship – Second Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Sunday School, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching
Wednesday, March 19 – JOINT LENTEN SOUP & WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
5:15-6:15 pm Soup Suppers
6:15-6:45 pm Midweek Lenten Worship — The evening prayer liturgy is Bless This Night, created by the Holden Village community in 2023. Each service will also include a time of prayer around the cross, in the style of Holden Village.
Sunday, March 23 – SANCTUARY SWAP: Good Shepherd worships at St. John | San Juan (114 20th Ave SE)
9 am Forum – Visions of Ecumenical Partnership
10 am Worship – Third Sunday in Lent, Preacher: Bishop Rick Jaech, Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA
Wednesday, March 26 – JOINT LENTEN SOUP & WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
5:15-6:15 pm Soup Suppers
6:15-6:45 pm Midweek Lenten Worship — The evening prayer liturgy is Bless This Night, created by the Holden Village community in 2023. Each service will also include a time of prayer around the cross, in the style of Holden Village.
Sunday, March 30 – SANCTUARY SWAP: Good Shepherd worships at St. John | San Juan (114 20th Ave SE)
9 am Forum – Pillars in the Desert: Personal and Communal Experiences
10 am Worship – Fourth Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Sunday School, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching
Wednesday, April 2 – Joint Midweek Lenten Gatherings at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
5:15-6:15 pm Soup Suppers
6:15-6:45 pm Midweek Lenten Worship — The evening prayer liturgy is Bless This Night, created by the Holden Village community in 2023. Each service will also include a time of prayer around the cross, in the style of Holden Village.
Sunday, April 6 – SANCTUARY SWAP: Good Shepherd worships at St. John | San Juan (114 20th Ave SE)
9 am Forum – Pilgrimage Theology
10 am Worship – Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching
Wednesday, April 9 – JOINT LENTEN SOUP & WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
5:15-6:15 pm Soup Suppers
6:15-6:45 pm Midweek Lenten Worship — The evening prayer liturgy is Bless This Night, created by the Holden Village community in 2023. Each service will also include a time of prayer around the cross, in the style of Holden Village.
Sunday, April 13 – Palm Sunday Worship/Sunday of the Passion at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
9 am Forum – The Financial State of the Congregation – led by members of the Church Council
10 am Worship – Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Worship Begins with a Procession of Palms Outside.
Thursday, April 17 – JOINT MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP at St. John | San Juan Episcopal (114 20th Ave SE)
7 pm Worship – Maundy Thursday, Holy Communion, Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altar, Short Reflections by Rev. Janet Waggoner and Pastor Carol Tomer
Friday, April 18 – JOINT GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
7 pm Worship – Good Friday, A Contemplative Service of Music and Meditation, Based on Christ’s Seven Last Words
Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday Worship at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
9 am & 11 am Worship – Festival Service of Holy Communion, All-Sing Hallelujah Chorus, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff preaching. Easter fellowship and treats following both worship services
Sunday, April 27 – JOINT WORSHIP at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
9am Forum – “From Lenten Pilgrimage to the Future”
10 am Worship – Second Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, Lutheran World Relief Quilt Sunday, Preacher: Rev. Canon Ivar Hillesland, Canon for Congregational Development and Leadership Formation