Tuesday evenings, February 2 and 9, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Online discussion of the ELCA's new Social Statement on Faith, Sexism and Justice. Gloria Dei is one of a few congregations invited to look at 2 sample lessons in a proposed study guide regarding the new, statement. We hope you'll...
Funeral Planning
Even at the Grave We Make Our Song Check back later for a future workshop. Join us for a Zoom discussion of choosing hymns, prayers, scripture and other details for a funeral liturgy. The pastors will lead us as we consider what choices we can make and what plans can...
Rooted in Generosity
by Lois Pallmeyer The rain garden on the north side of our property has been absolutely bursting with monarch butterflies for the past few weeks. Two Sundays ago, they stopped me in my tracks as I was leaving church, and reminded me of how we are rooted in such amazing generosity...
Working with Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults at Gloria Dei
Gloria Dei takes seriously our work with vulnerable adults, youth and children. All volunteers who serve through our ministries are required to complete a background check and take an online training, as described in our Ministry Volunteer Handbook and church policies. (Please note: the Handbook is currently being revised to...
Third Chapter: Spirituality as We Age — Upcoming Events
If the 1st chapter of our story happens as we grow up (we go to school and are dependent on our parents) and the 2nd Chapter is the next 30 years (we get a job, head out on our own, maybe raise a family or cultivate relationships), the 3rd Chapter...
Adults Growing in Faith – Fall, 2018
Join others as you deepen your faith and discover new ideas in spirituality. Events occur throughout the week. Sunday Forum. Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m., September – May. Opportunities for deepening our faith and growing in awareness of ministries occurring in our community and throughout the world. See information for upcoming...
Widows’ Group Offers Support, Healing by Lenore Franzen
When my husband Chris died suddenly at age 59, then my mother five days later, my world changed forever. I had little experience with loss on this scale, even less understanding of grief. I kept busy with settling two estates, a full-time job, and maintaining my house and yard. I...
What’s behind the closed door? by Mary Jo Hallberg
You walk past the closed door every time you enter Gloria Dei via the parking lot. Ever wonder what’s behind that closed door? Pastor Ann Bergstrom did and spoke of the closed door in a recent sermon: You see, with God, there is always something quietly, often invisibly, going on....
Rally Sunday, 2018 — Rooted in Generosity!
Gather with us on Sunday, September 9, as we kick off a new year of programming, Sunday School, and ministries together. We’ll worship together at 8:15 and 10:45 (note fall worship schedule), and meet for Sunday School, GAPP, or forum at 9:30 a.m.* After the second service, we’ll move out...
Join our Friday Morning Book Group!
Soul Food will begin this fall, and we'll have an even better discussion if you are with us! Soul Food meets at Gloria Dei most Friday mornings of the school year to share faith, get to know others, and discuss a book from a Christian perspective. We're starting to choose...