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....
Pastor Bradley’s Letter to Rabbi Adam Spilker, Mt. Zion Temple
Dear Rabbi Spilker, Adam, my colleague and friend, the people of God at Mount Zion Temple The people of Gloria Dei stand alongside the people of Mt. Zion Temple as well as the people of Tree of Life Congregation, crying out to God for healing; for an end to hatred and...
ISAIAH: Reformation Year 501 – Reflection on: The Freedom of A Christian
by Amy Hinrichs After the ninety-five theses was posted in 1517, Martin Luther wrote a tract called “Freedom of a Christian”, which describes his faith, and is a goodwill letter to the pope in Rome. No reaction has been recorded from the pope at that time, but we have in...
Gloria Dei is a Monarch Waystation
Gloria Dei's rain gardens have all the necessary components to be declared an official Monarch Waystation.
Special Congregational Meeting scheduled for October 14
At a September 25th Special Meeting, the Gloria Dei Congregational Council voted to accept and endorse resolutions from both the Organ Committee and the Chancel Redesign Task Force. Subsequently, the council also called a Congregational Meeting for October 14th for the purpose of reviewing these resolutions, gathering thoughts from the...
ISAIAH: Systematic Advocacy
It suddenly made a lot of sense when I heard Martha Wegner, one of the original ISAIAH core team members at Gloria Dei, explain it this way. “We’re great at doing charity work here at Gloria Dei,” she told a group of us learning about the need for sick and...