On May 16, 2021, the congregation renewed its commitment to immigrant justice and voted to modify Room 99, an underused classroom, to add shower and clothes washing facilities and upgrade the current kitchenette. This is the latest on the project. As we prepare for the renovation of Room 99, we...
Room 99 Project Update – June 2021
Since the Gloria Dei congregational vote to approve the modification of Room 99, an underused classroom, to add shower and clothes washing facilities and upgrade the current kitchenette, the Immigrant Justice Team has been busy. Here’s a recap of our activities this past month, as well as the projected timeline....
Caring for Creation: Water for Life
Wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish, once these waters reach there. It will become fresh; and everything will live where the river goes. ~ Ezekiel 47:9 When Earth was created, God entrusted us as its stewards and calls...
Proposal for Room 99 – Approved May 16
Room 99 Housing To view the recording of the the Immigrant Support Team's congregational update on April 27 about the Room 99 housing proposal, click here. Representatives from two faith communities that are currently housing immigrants shared their experiences and answer questions. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (updated April 29,...
Caring for Creation: Appreciating Nature
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the...
Gloria Dei Opposes Racism Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
A Message from the Gloria Dei Racial Justice Committee As followers of Christ, our mission is to stand with victims of racism in all of the ways it is expressed. We recognize the terror felt by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during this year, as blame has falsely been placed on...
Caring for Creation: The Web of Life
When Earth was created, God entrusted us as its stewards and calls us to care for it and each other in all our actions. When we make environmentally-wise choices we are celebrating and respecting creation, giving thanks for Earth’s abundant resources, and being good stewards with what we’re given. Genesis...
Caring for Creation: Advocate for Environmentally Friendly Legislation
But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream. ~ Amos 5:24 Justice and only justice you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the lord your God is giving you. ~ Deuteronomy 16:20 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the...
Gloria Dei Caring for Creation 2020 Update on Energy Use Reduction Projects
When the COVID-19 shutdown occurred, Gloria Dei locked its doors, turned off the boilers and shut off all unnecessary electricity demands. Beverly Sargent, Director of Finance and Administration, and Clayton Gardner, new-to-GDLC Maintenance Supervisor, quickly noted that we were not seeing energy cost reductions as anticipated and dug in. With...
Caring 4 Creation: Reuse and Repair
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~ Romans 12:2 When Earth was created, God entrusted us as its stewards...