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...
Support for our Community
Ways to Find Assistance Saint Paul Meal Distribution for Families in Need The City of Saint Paul has partnered with Youthprise, Arts-Us and the Sanneh Foundation to provide free meal service to Saint Paul families in need. Families with minor children in the home will be eligible to pick up one meal bag per child per week....
Rooted in Beauty
In addition to our beautiful Gloria Dei music program, Gloria Dei is blessed to have an Art Committee that helps us uphold our guiding principle: Rooted in Beauty – we seek transformation through music and art. We also have an Art Gallery, in our lower level, and encourage you to...
Sanctuary Renewal Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions On Sunday, May 19th, the sanctuary renewal team presented the results of the design process to this point. The following were the questions that were collected at the end of the meeting. Some have been combined with other similar questions. If you would like further information, please...
Sanctuary Renewal Presentation: Pastor Bradley’s Opening Remarks
On May 19, the Sanctuary Renewal Task Force presented the proposed design for congregational study, discussion, and consideration. Almost 200 members filled Fellowship Hall to see the first renderings presented by Jim Hundt of Foresight Architects and hear from Andrew Forrest of Orgues LeTourneau regarding the installation of a rebuilt...
When in our Music God is Glorified
A new organ for Gloria Dei: Purpose, Vision and Opportunities! “Next to the word of God, music deserves the highest praise. It creates joyful hearts because it is the gift from God.” Martin Luther Music at Gloria Dei is central to our worship life together and a hallmark tradition of...
Sanctuary Renewal: Summer of Conversations
On May 19, the Sanctuary Renewal Task Force presented the proposed design for congregational study, discussion, and consideration — today and in the months to come. SUMMER OF CONVERSATIONS Join us in the nave, at the front of the sanctuary, between services from 9:20 – 9:50. May 26: Together we’ll...
Greetings from Colegio Luterano Agustino de Guatemala
Gloria Dei received this letter from our friends in Guatemala, sharing the good news and thank you for our support. Translation is provided by Diego Gil. Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, through this letter, we send a fraternal greeting, wishing in God our Lord, you are enjoying the end...
Gloria Dei introduces new Director of Children and Family Faith Formation
Kyrstin Schwartz joins Gloria Dei as Director of Children and Family Faith Formation. We're excited to announce that Kyrstin Schwartz will be joining our staff as the full-time Director of Children and Family Faith Formation. She brings many years of experience in youth and children's ministry in the Lutheran Church....