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BRIDGES TO HOPE: Free Virtual Mental Health Training for Clergy & Faith Leaders
Join us for “Bridges to Hope: Free Virtual Mental Health Training for Clergy and Faith Leaders” led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Thursday, April 22nd from 9 a.m. to noon. All faiths welcome!
Because religion and spirituality often play a vital role in healing, it’s not uncommon for families and individuals experiencing mental health issues to turn to a faith leader first for help. Yet faith leaders, staff and key outreach volunteers are often lacking the information, education, and resources to be the “bridge to hope” needed as people navigate serious, sometimes life-threatening, mental health issues.
Workshop Details:
- An informative overview of prevalent mental health myths and common symptoms of mental health disorders
- Simple ideas for building “bridges to hope” for your faith community
- A tool kit of community mental health resources
- A tool for developing an action plan to address the needs in your community and optional post-training support
Easter Services
Online and In-Person Easter Worship Schedule
Online Zoom Easter Service on Sunday, April 4th
(See details below to access)
10:00am
In-Person Easter Service in Gethsemane Sanctuary on Sunday, April 4th
(RSVP to attend and follow all safety guidelines listed below)
11:00am
In-Person Worship Service Details:
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, 512-836-8560 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO info@gethsemaneaustin.org TO RSVP FOR THE IN-PERSON SERVICE. WE WILL END RESERVATIONS ONCE WE REACH CAPACITY. THANK YOU!
***REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON SERVICES***
- Please wear a mask
- Enter through the narthex only
- Please use the hand sanitizer available at the door
- You MUST call the church office and leave a message with your phone number to RSVP to attend
- Maximum attendance is 125
- If you are sick, have been around someone who has been sick or have any symptoms, PLEASE stay home
Online Easter Worship Service Details:
Download our Zoom-friendly worship bulletin for Easter Sunday.
Download the traditional worship bulletin for Easter Sunday.
Download music lyrics for Easter Sunday.
Download the children’s bulletins for ages 3-6 or ages 7-12 for Easter Sunday.
To participate in the online service, you will need to download the Zoom app or program on you phone or computer. Here is the link to access the worship service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6996794165?pwd=WnVETVBQZHEzNTJRdnhCeWU2ODBQdz09
If you’re on a phone, you may not be able to access that link directly. In that case, you will need to go to www.zoom.com, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following:
Meeting number: 6996794165
Password: 234133
If you do not use Zoom, you may view the Facebook live stream of the online service through our Gethsemane Facebook page.
HOLY WEEK ACTIVITY PACK FOR GETHSEMANE CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Gethsemane families with children may pick up a packet with ideas and materials to do together during Holy Week. The packets will be available in the narthex on Sat. March 27th between 11 am and 1 pm or contact Dar Joy at 512-913-1616 for other pick up times.
We give thanks to Lori Althaus, who has continued sharing Godly Play stories during the pandemic on Sunday morning Zoom worships, since we have not been meeting in person for Sunday School. Gethsemane continues sharing the love of Jesus with our children.
Christmas Services
Online and In-Person Christmas Worship Schedule
Christmas Eve on December 24th:
In-person in Gethsemane Sanctuary
(RSVP to attend and follow all safety guidelines listed below)
5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm
Online Zoom Christmas Eve Service
(See details below to access)
6:00pm
Christmas Day on December 25th:
In-Person in Gethsemane Sanctuary
(RSVP to attend and follow all safety guidelines listed below)
9:00am
In-Person Worship Service Details:
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, 512-836-8560 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO info@gethsemaneaustin.org TO RSVP TO EITHER THE 5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM ON CHRISTMAS EVE OR THE 9AM CHRISTMAS MORNING
IN-PERSON SERVICES. THANK YOU!
***REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON SERVICES***
- Please wear a mask
- Enter through the narthex only
- Please use the hand sanitizer available at the door
- You MUST call the church office and leave a message with your phone number to RSVP to attend
- Maximum attendance is 75
- If you are sick, have been around someone who has been sick or have any symptoms, PLEASE stay home
Online Christmas Eve Worship Service Details:
Download the Christmas Eve Zoom Worship Bulletin
To participate in the online service, you will need to download the Zoom app or program on you phone or computer. Here is the link to access the worship service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6996794165?pwd=WnVETVBQZHEzNTJRdnhCeWU2ODBQdz09
If you’re on a phone, you may not be able to access that link directly. In that case, you will need to go to www.zoom.com, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following:
Meeting number: 6996794165
Password: 234133
If you do not use Zoom, you may view the Facebook live stream of the online service through our Gethsemane Facebook page.
Love’s Pure Light 2020 Drive Thru Trail of Lights
Did you miss the Love’s Pure Light Drive Thru Trail of Lights? Or do you want a chance to relive it? Enjoy this video of the experience made by Dar Joy Krenek:
Gethsemane Lutheran Worship Changes Due to COVID-19
***NOTE: This page is outdated as of July 4, 2021. Updated worship information is available on the homepage.***
Dear Gethsemane members and friends,
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in the city of Austin, our worship services are modified. Following the guidelines of local health officials and the Southwestern-Texas Synod, we have established new ways of worshiping together as a community of faith. These are subject to change as the situation evolves, so please check back regularly for updates.
Online and In-Person Worship Schedule
Online Worship Options:
- Attend our live Zoom Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. You may also stream this worship service through Facebook Live (details below).
- Watch the recording of the live Zoom worship service on your own time from our Gethsemane Facebook page.
- Watch the live stream of the Sunday morning in-person worship service here.
- Watch the recording of the in-person worship service on your own time once it is posted to our Gethsemane Facebook page.
In-Person Worship Options:
- RSVP to attend in-person our Sunday morning worship service at 11:00 a.m. (social distancing instructions below).
- RSVP to attend our in-person Wednesday Noon worship service
(social distancing instructions below).
Online and In-Person Worship Instructions
Online Worship Service Details:
Join us on Sundays at 10:00am for our online worship services. If you’re able, create an at-home altar with communion elements as well as flowers and/or a candle.
Download our Zoom-friendly worship bulletin for this Sunday.
Download the traditional worship bulletin for this Sunday.
Download the children’s bulletins for ages 3-6 or ages 7-12 for this Sunday.
To participate in the online service, you will need to download the Zoom app or program on you phone or computer. Here is the link to access the worship service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6996794165?pwd=WnVETVBQZHEzNTJRdnhCeWU2ODBQdz09
If you’re on a phone, you may not be able to access that link directly. In that case, you will need to go to www.zoom.com, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following:
Meeting number: 6996794165
Password: 234133
If you do not use Zoom, you may view the Facebook live stream of the online service through our Gethsemane Facebook page.
In-Person Worship Service Details:
Join us for our Sunday morning in-person service at 11:00 a.m. and/or for our Wednesday Noon worship service.
***REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON SERVICES***
- Please wear a mask
- Enter through the narthex only
- Please use the hand sanitizer available at the door
- You MUST call the church office and leave a message with your phone number to RSVP to attend
- Maximum attendance is 125
- If you are sick, have been around someone who has been sick or have any symptoms, PLEASE stay home
Other Ways to Stay Connected With Our Community
This is a difficult time for all of us. However, we can feel good knowing that we are part of the community-wide effort to slow down the spread of the virus as much as possible. By doing so, we are helping keep people healthy and alive.
You can do your part in helping to keep our community well-connected by caring for one another. Call someone you know and check in on them, especially if they are elderly or have health issues that put them at risk. Offer to get groceries or prescriptions if they are trying to minimize contact with others in the community. Encourage those who are feeling anxious or depressed during this time of increased isolation. Reach out to your neighbors in the same way. Keep a prayer vigil going for our community and our church. Make an online offering to ensure we have the financial resources we need to keep operating well in this unique and difficult time. You can mail a gift or use our online giving page:
https://gethsemaneaustin.org/give/