Music and prayers at a time of national division and discernment will be offered in a simple, participatory Evensong liturgy, complemented by special music, at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, in the sanctuary of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul. Baritone soloist Andrew Wilkowske, with Chancel Choir and Orchestra, will...
Kick-Off Sunday is Coming!
Kick-Off Sunday 2024 is Sept. 8. We'll gather for worship at our summer schedule times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. Then at 11 a.m. will gather for food and fellowship on the front lawn (weather-permitting). Enjoy a potluck meal (and bring your best dish!), check out a new variety of...
Volunteer to Host Immigrants Overnight Through Faithful Hospitality
In October, Gloria Dei will become a mobile shelter location as part of Interfaith Actions’ Faithful Hospitality program. Every night in October, Gloria Dei will host 4-7 immigrant families who are experiencing homelessness and seeking asylum.We need your help.Two adult volunteers are needed each night to stay overnight at church...
Soul Food Book Discussion Group
Soul Food, a group that discusses books from a faith perspective, meets weekly during the school year from 9:30-11 a.m., on Wednesday mornings. We begin each week with a prayerful reading of the coming Sunday’s gospel text and prayer. Then, we discuss a few chapters from a book we’ve chosen to...
Soul Food Selects Title for a New Year of Reading
2024-2025 Book Choices Soul Food is Gloria Dei's Wednesday morning book discussion group, which meets weekly to discuss a few chapters of a book at a time from a spiritual perspective. We've brainstormed a list of 24 titles to consider reading during the next program year at Soul Food. We'd...
Bread of Life Sundays start July 28
Jesus calls himself the bread of life, nourishing our bodies and spirits with all for which we hunger and sending us out to feed our neighbors. For five Sundays this summer, we will hear from John 6, which gives us a chance to explore the bread of life theme and...
Sign up for the Giving Garden
Giving Garden 2024Thank you for your support and interest in helping with Gloria Dei's 2024 Giving Garden Ministry. Click here to to learn more and sign up to help.
Fridays at Noon in June Organ Recitals are Back
Back by popular demand, next month will feature the Friday at Noon in June OrganRecitals. These 30-minute organ recitals will feature our beautiful Letourneau pipe organ and will be followed by fellowship over cookies and lemonade in the Gathering Place. Come and enjoy some beautiful music and hear a variety of talented...
Join Us for a Cruise on the Mississippi on July 12
Enjoy a fun summer boat ride on the Mississippi River to renew friendships and build new ones in our Gloria Dei community. We will cruise the on the Betsey Northrup Riverboat on Friday, July 12, from 7-9 p.m. Boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. on Harriet Island near downtown St. Paul....
Simple Starts to Addressing Mental Health Issues
During Mental Health Month, Gloria Dei is raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives. We are encouraging members of the community to take action toward protecting their mental and over wellbeing. Modern life can have a significant impact on mental health - for better or...