Gethsemane Lutheran Church

06/13/2026

“Henri’s life was and will continue to be impactful and invitational, not in spite of his struggles, but because of them. He loved people well, he gave all that he had to others, he taught and wrote and lived in such a way that pointed towards God and interconnectedness and care. He was also profoundly lonely, depressed, and could be difficult.” This is a quote from the podcast Radical Sacred. And yet, Henri’s books and life continue to bring hope, healing and enlightenment to those who encounter him in his writings.

06/09/2026

Join Gethsemane Lutheran on Sunday, June 21st, for a neighborhood cookout! Everyone is invited to join the fun at 11 a.m, following our 9:30 service! ☀️🧺🍔

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/revstevestutzdmin/p/this-church-has-30-people-on-sundayand?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

The numbers don't add up. That's exactly the point. Why our church metrics are broken.

06/08/2026

For-profit immigration detention is rapidly expanding across the U.S. On June 24 at 1-1:30 p.m. ET, hear from , Theological Discernment, and Witness in Society staff about the history of immigration detention and the theology and biblical witness that can inform churches’ response, as well as ways to engage
To register, visit https://bit.ly/ELCAwebinarForProfitDetention

06/08/2026

I notice that David waited patiently for the Lord. God doesn’t ask me to wait in order to frustrate me, but to spend time with me. Throughout Scripture, he is compared to a gardener who delights in taking his time to grow and shape the lives of those who trust him (John 15). Patience itself is described as being like a fruit which the Spirit grows in me (Galatians 5). Like all fruit, it takes time to develop, but having patience is the key to resilience and hope (Romans 5). Waiting isn’t something to get through before I can experience more of God; it is the process by which I get to know him.

Holy Spirit, as I embrace waiting, help me grow in patience. Teach me to live at your speed, savouring my time with you as you develop good fruit in me.

—Excerpt from Lectio 365 daily devotional for 5/18/2026