Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Gloria Dei Fellowship Hall Over the first three Wednesdays of June, we will gather to discuss and consider the evolving nature of sexual ethics in the church. How does the church make decisions of when and how to affirm loving relationships...
What Constitutes Different Mental Health Conditions?
About half of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, with symptoms starting by age 24 for most people. The average delay between symptom onset and treatment is 11 years, meaning many people spend months or years facing mental health challenges before...
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Beacon specializes in this kind of housing because it is a proven solution to prevent cycles of homelessness and help people from falling back into homelessness. By providing a stable and long-term housing solution combined with supportive services tailored to the individual's needs, permanent supportive housing addresses the root causes...
The Pastoral Call Process Begins
The Congregational Council is initiating the call process for our associate pastor. A first step is identifying candidates for the Call Committee. The Gloria Dei Constitution and By-laws provides for a Call Committee consisting of seven voting members, appointed by the Council. The term of the Committee will begin in...
March Congregational Council Update
By Scott Karli, President, Congregational Council These past months have been a whirlwind. Highs and lows. On January 29 we celebrated and dedicated the renewed sanctuary, the culmination of Rise, O Church. The following week we were informed of the resignation of Pastor Javen. We have learned, processed and grieved...
Holy Week at Gloria Dei 2023
Here is the schedule of services for Holy Week at Gloria Dei for 2023. Maundy Thursday, April 6: Announcement of Forgiveness, and Stripping of the Altar, noon and 7 p.m. (livestreamed); Children’s Experience 5 p.m. Good Friday, April: 7: Prayers for the Well-Being of Young People outside the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, noon;...
March is Problem Gambling Month
For many, the culmination of the NCAA basketball season is a fun, exciting time. For others, March Madness is another opportunity to engage in an activity that has gone from recreational to addictive. March is Problem Gambling Month, a chance to look at personal gambling habits or those of a...
Environmental Funeral Resource List 2023
The following groups, websites and books will provide you with more in-depth information on some of the content we presented today - as well as many other resources. Feel free to be in touch if we can be of service. Land Conservation and Natural Burial Project Resource List 2023
Mental Health Minute: Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Throughout life, learning is one of the things that we can do to keep our brains healthy. People of all ages benefit from formal and informal learning, whether you are learning a new skill, new ideas, languages or even memorizing trivia. Learning boosts mental health, especially when it is done...
Potluck Details and How You Can Help
Dig out your best recipe and bring a generous, tasty dish to share at the potluck meal before the meeting. This will be our first full-scale potluck as a congregation since things scaled back due to covid. Keep.in mind that we have many folks who are vegetarian, gluten or nut...