Gethsemane Lutheran Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-03-06 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
March 6, 2022: First Sunday in Lent
Contemplative Communion in the Chapel at 8:00 a.m.
Gospel Service with Communion — in the Chapel and Livestream on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. (Or on Facebook any time after.)
Women of Lent Series:
Psalm 17:7-9 God as mother bird
Mark 12:38-44 The Widow’s Offering

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

Ash Wednesday Service
2022-03-02 19:00
We will have a joint in-person service at 7:00 p.m. with MMACC. Both communities will also be live-streaming the service according to their usual practice. In addition, Pastor Karla will be offering the imposition of ashes and a reading of scripture from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Courtyard for any who would like ashes that are not able or not willing to attend the evening service in person.

Walk Up Scripture & Ashes
2022-03-02 14:00 - 16:00

TEXT STUDY
2022-02-28 10:30 | Garden Room
Monday 10:30 a.m. Hybrid Meeting: in the Garden Room and via Zoom

First Sunday in Lent – March 6, 2022
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 – The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand
Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 – God will give the angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. (Ps. 91:11)
Second Reading: Romans 10:8b-13 – If you confess that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 – The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-02-27 09:30
Contemplative Communion in the Chapel at 8:00 a.m.
Gospel Service with Communion — in the Chapel and Livestream on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. (Or on Facebook any time after.)
First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35 – Coming down from Mount Sinai, Moses’ face shone
Psalm: Psalm 99 – Proclaim the greatness of the Lord; worship upon God’s holy hill. (Ps. 99:9)
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 – With unveiled faces we see the Lord’s glory as we are transformed
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a] – Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-02-27 08:00

COUNCIL MEETING (Zoom)
2022-02-21 18:00
Join any of our Zoom Meetings with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82522613866?pwd=Tk9vQXN1T09ieFF4SXdzM0xkTEFqUT09
You can also join any of our meetings from the Zoom home page by entering our Meeting ID: 825 2261 3866 and the Passcode: Welcome (capital W, the rest of the letters small case)
To join any of our Zoom meetings by phone, simply dial 1(669)900-9128
Once on the line at Zoom, when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 825 2261 3866 and then the Passcode: 3213747

TEXT STUDY (Zoom Only)
2022-02-21 10:30 | Garden Room
Monday, February 21st from 10:30-11:30am on Zoom only due to it being the President’s Day holiday.
Transfiguration of Our Lord – February 27, 2022
First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35 – Coming down from Mount Sinai, Moses’ face shone
Psalm: Psalm 99 – Proclaim the greatness of the Lord; worship upon God’s holy hill. (Ps. 99:9)
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 – With unveiled faces we see the Lord’s glory as we are transformed
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a] – Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-02-20 09:30
Classic Communion — in the Chapel and Livestream on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. (Or on Facebook any time after.)
First Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 – Joseph forgives his brothers
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-11, 30-40 – The lowly shall possess the land; they will delight in abundance of peace. (Ps. 37:11)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 – The mystery of the resurrection of the body
Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 – Love your enemies

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-02-20 08:00
Contemplative Communion in the Chapel at 8:00 a.m.
Classic Communion — in the Chapel and Livestream on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. (Or on Facebook any time after.)
First Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 – Joseph forgives his brothers
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-11, 30-40 – The lowly shall possess the land; they will delight in abundance of peace. (Ps. 37:11)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 – The mystery of the resurrection of the body
Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 – Love your enemies
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

TEXT STUDY
2022-02-14 10:30 | Garden Room
on Monday, February 14th will be will be in person (in the Garden Room) and on Zoom from 10:30am-11:30am. Attend whichever way you like.
7th Sunday after Epiphany – February 20, 2022
First Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 – Joseph forgives his brothers
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-11, 30-40 – The lowly shall possess the land; they will delight in abundance of peace. (Ps. 37:11)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 – The mystery of the resurrection of the body
Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 – Love your enemies

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-02-13 09:30
February 13, 2022: 6th Sunday after Epiphany
First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 – Blessed are those who trust the Lord, they are like trees by water
Psalm: Psalm 1 – They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 – Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 – Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the rich and full
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-02-13 08:00

TEXT STUDY
2022-02-07 10:30 | Garden Room
on Monday, February 7th will be on Zoom only.
6th Sunday after Epiphany – February 13, 2022
First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 – Blessed are those who trust the Lord, they are like trees by water
Psalm: Psalm 1 – They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 – Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 – Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the rich and full

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-02-06 09:30
February 6, 2022: 5th Sunday after Epiphany
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 – Isaiah says, Here am I; send me
Psalm: Psalm 138 – I will bow down toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – I am the least of the apostles
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 – Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-02-06 08:00

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-01-30 09:30
JANUARY 30, 2022: 4th Sunday after Epiphany
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 – I appointed you a prophet to the nations
Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6 – From my mother’s womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – If I speak without love, I am a noisy gong
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 – Jesus says a prophet is not accepted in his hometown

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-01-30 08:00

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00
Jerry Albert is inviting us to join him in participating in The American Scientific Affiliation Winter Symposium entitled “God, Science, and the Pandemic: With Lessons from John Donne”
Philip Yancey, noted author turned to John Donne’s poetic and theological reflections to help him think about pain, suffering and fear at the onset of the COVID pandemic. This program will be entirely available online 9:00 a.m.-Noon Pacific Time on Saturday, January 29 and is free of charge (but you will be asked to make a contribution, though a contribution is not required). The program will consist of three parts:
9:00 a.m. PST: Conversation with Philip Yancey — how poet and scholar John Dunne processed living through the 1623 pandemic.
10:00 a.m. PST: Panel Response and Discussion — the social, psychological, physical and pastoral needs of Christians living through the COVID pandemic.
11:00 a.m. PST: Small Group Discussion — to process lessons learned and consider how to apply them to our personal lives.
FYI, John Dunne is one of Pastor Karla’s favorite poets.
To sign up for this webinar, use this link: https://network.asa3.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1571678&group=

TEXT STUDY
2022-01-24 10:30 | Garden Room
Monday, January 24th will be on Zoom only.
4th Sunday after Epiphany – January 30, 2022
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 – I appointed you a prophet to the nations
Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6 – From my mother’s womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – If I speak without love, I am a noisy gong
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 – Jesus says a prophet is not accepted in his hometown

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
2022-01-23 10:45
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday January 23 at 10:45 a.m. hybrid and via zoom.
Following the Annual Meeting (roughly 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter) we will have a conversation “LGBTQIA+…What Do All Those Letters Mean?”
February 20 at 10:45 a.m. (after the 9:30 a.m. service) we will have a conversation “What is Intersectionality All About?”
(These two conversations are part of the RIC process.)

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-01-23 09:30
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-01-23 08:00
JANUARY 23, 2022: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany – Gospel Sunday
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 – Ezra reads the law of Moses before the people
Psalm: Psalm 19 – The teaching of the Lord revives the soul. (Ps. 19:7)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a – You are the body of Christ
Gospel: Luke 4:14-21 – Jesus reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

TEXT STUDY
2022-01-17 10:30 | Garden Room
On Monday, January 17th will be on Zoom only. (It is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and we will remember his contribution to the life of our nation as we reflect on the texts.)
3rd Sunday after Epiphany – January 23, 2022
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 – Ezra reads the law of Moses before the people
Psalm: Psalm 19 – The teaching of the Lord revives the soul. (Ps. 19:7)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a – You are the body of Christ
Gospel: Luke 4:14-21 – Jesus reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-01-16 09:30
JANUARY 16, 2022: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 – As a bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you
Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10 – We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord. (Ps. 36:8)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit
Gospel: John 2:1-11 – The wedding at Cana

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-01-16 08:00

Spiritual Questers Study - 12 step
2022-01-13 19:00
The 12 Steps of AA are a guide to living a spiritual life. In the church, we might call them a format for discipleship. I have adapted them slightly so they more explicitly apply to everyone, not just alcoholics. The group that met in the fall to study The 12 Steps thought it would be helpful to be able to continue to reflect on them so once a month, we will have an opportunity to consider our approach to living with an eye for the Steps, melding them with our faith. In January we will study Step 1. In February Step 2 and so on.
We will meet at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month on the GLC Zoom link.

TEXT STUDY
2022-01-10 10:30 | Garden Room
on Monday, January 10th will be held by Zoom only until COVID numbers decrease significantly.
2nd Sunday after Epiphany – January 16, 2022
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 – As a bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you
Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10 – We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord. (Ps. 36:8)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit
Gospel: John 2:1-11 – The wedding at Cana

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2022-01-09 09:30
JANUARY 9, 2022: Baptism of Our Lord
First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 – When you pass through the waters, do not fear, for I am with you
Psalm: Psalm 29 – The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)
Second Reading: Acts 8:14-17 – Prayer and laying on of hands for the Holy Spirit
Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – The baptism of Jesus with the descent of the Holy Spirit

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2022-01-09 08:00
