by Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota Read Pastor Bradley's full message. Summary: Gloria Dei celebrated Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday in its online worship services. We will continue to include Holy Communion on the last Sunday of the month while we continue...
Instructions to Access Zoom
Worship online with Gloria Dei on Zoom (printable PDF version) You can use Zoom without a Zoom account. Your device (computer, phone, tablet) and operating system, and other factors will affect your Zoom experience, including how you access it for the first time. The instructions below are general, based on...
Sanctuary Renewal Conversation continues
Join us for Forum between services 9-15-19 – Sanctuary Renewal Proposal Seventy years ago, members of Gloria Dei made a major commitment to the current design of our sanctuary and it has obviously served us very well. Now, it’s our turn to look ahead. Renewing our worship space will...
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...
Sanctuary Renewal Master Plan Presentation
by Jim Hundt, Foresight Architects Foresight Architects has been creating master plans since our founding in 1993. Since that time, we have completed over 70 master plans for churches around the country – most of which have since been implemented. We felt then as we do today that it’s not...
Stepping Out: Renewing our Worship Space
Dear Friends, In the last couple of years, I’ve sometimes chosen to preach from the steps in front of the altar instead of the pulpit. I don’t do it every time I preach because it’s a lot of work to memorize the sermon. Some weeks, I have the time. Others,...
Sanctuary Redesign
by Mike Kruger, Chair of Sanctuary Task Force Getting involved in the sanctuary redesign effort at Gloria Dei has been quite an adventure and an amazing experience for me! It started with Tim Strand’s demonstration one Sunday morning in the Chancel. He literally gave a “hands on” demonstration on why...
Sanctuary Redesign Needs Assessment Report
In November over 120 people gathered to share their ideas on and input about the future of our worship space. Opinions, ideas, hopes, dreams and concerns were voiced and recorded. We truly value everyone’s involvement and passion. All of the information was gathered and submitted to our architect, Jim Hundt...
Meet Paul Friesen-Carper, New Assistant Director of Music
Paul begins his ministry with us this December. Here are some fun facts about Paul: 1) What was the first musical instrument you learned to play? Who taught you? My first instrument was the cello. I first was introduced to it when my father taught a beginning strings class for...
Gloria Dei Welcomes Assistant Director of Music
Gloria Dei welcomes Paul Friesen-Carper as our new Assistant Director of Music. This newly-created position helps to expand our music program to include additional style and focus for congregational singing, as well as increased attention to the children's music program. Paul will help lead music on Sunday morning and will...