Christmas EveChristmas Eve Worship forFamilies and Children2:30 p.m. (livestreamed) and 4 p.m.Christmas Eve Holy Communion7:30 p.m. (livestreamed) and 10 p.m.Chancel Choir and string/brass instrumentalists Christmas DayHoly CommunionWednesday, Dec. 2510 a.m. (livestreamed)First Sunday after ChristmasSunday, Dec. 29Holy Communion8:15 & 10:45 a.m. (livestreamed)Carols with Tim9:30 a.m.Gathering Place for all-ages carol sing-along.
Symbols of Advent
Blue – Lutherans began using blue, instead of purple and pink, in 1978 to note that Advent is different than Lent, which uses purple. There are, indeed, themes of quiet waiting, repentance, and a fasting from the full expression of Christmas. However, there is a joy, expectation and hope that...
Advent Practices for Home, Inspired by the Sunday Advent Liturgy
Silence as an Advent Practice: Find some time every day to sit in silence. Let God hold your life and the world. Put it all down for a time. Begin with this prayer: Stir up your Spirit, O Christ, and come. If you’re new with silence, give it a chance....
Background on the Advent Liturgy at Gloria Dei
We gather with a time of silence. With so much noise in our world, with so many words that are false, or designed to divide, or crafted to manipulate us, silence is counter-cultural, healing, and prophetic. The liturgy will begin with an invitation to put down the words that hurt...
What will you get for the 2024 Giving Tree?
During the first couple weeks of Advent, you have the chance to make Christmas merrier for people less fortunate in our community. Gloria Dei's custom of having a Giving Tree is back and there are nearly 500 individual gifts and gift cards to be purchased this year. Click here to...
Music for a Time of Turmoil
Music and prayers at a time of national division and discernment will be offered in a simple, participatory Evensong liturgy, complemented by special music, at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, in the sanctuary of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul. Baritone soloist Andrew Wilkowske, with Chancel Choir and Orchestra, will...
Kick-Off Sunday is Coming!
Kick-Off Sunday 2024 is Sept. 8. We'll gather for worship at our summer schedule times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. Then at 11 a.m. will gather for food and fellowship on the front lawn (weather-permitting). Enjoy a potluck meal (and bring your best dish!), check out a new variety of...
Volunteer to Host Immigrants Overnight Through Faithful Hospitality
In October, Gloria Dei will become a mobile shelter location as part of Interfaith Actions’ Faithful Hospitality program. Every night in October, Gloria Dei will host 4-7 immigrant families who are experiencing homelessness and seeking asylum.We need your help.Two adult volunteers are needed each night to stay overnight at church...
Bread of Life Sundays start July 28
Jesus calls himself the bread of life, nourishing our bodies and spirits with all for which we hunger and sending us out to feed our neighbors. For five Sundays this summer, we will hear from John 6, which gives us a chance to explore the bread of life theme and...
Sign up for the Giving Garden
Giving Garden 2024Thank you for your support and interest in helping with Gloria Dei's 2024 Giving Garden Ministry. Click here to to learn more and sign up to help.