Adults
God inspires us to grow in faith at all stages of life. Gloria Dei offers opportunities to deepen our faith and grow in awareness of ministries occurring in our community and throughout the world.
To reserve a room for an Adult Ministry event or activity, please complete this online form. A staff member will follow up with you.
Sunday Forums are held at 9:30 a.m., usually in the Fellowship Hall. Pastoral staff, church committees and outside speakers rotate in presenting on a variety of topics. And coffee is always served!
Upcoming Forum Presentations
Advent Forums — O, Come, O Come! Since at least the 8th century, Christians have sung “O” Antiphons with Mary’s Magnificat at evening prayer during the days of Advent. These ancient phrases remind us of Hebrew Scripture’s (Old Testament) names for God which we learn to apply to Jesus. We continue to sing the Antiphons in O Come, O Come, Emmanuel each year. Through the four Sundays of Advent, we explore these ancient prayers and consider how they open our prayers in this season of hope and promise. Baya Clare will introduce each of our sessions, and then we’ll dive into one of the divine names to see what the antiphon reveals to us
12/22 Pastor Bradley concludes the series with O, Dawn
12/29 All Ages Carol Sing Join our Director of Music Tim Strand in the Gathering Place between services to sing all of your favorite Christmas carols. All ages are welcome to be part of the fun. No separate Sunday School classes are scheduled.
1/5 First Sunday Coffee Party: On the first Sunday of the month, we host a special potluck coffee hour party, and you’re invited! Join us in the Gathering Place. Bring a treat to share, or sample what others have offered. All are welcome!