During Lent 2021, our 9th and 10th graders met with their adult mentors in one-on-one online meetings to discuss their faith each week. Some mentors used a curriculum provided by Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Melanie Ronneberg, the adult mentor for 9th grader Gabriel Ishaq, said, “I enjoyed reviewing the Lutheran...
Caring for Creation: Water for Life
Wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish, once these waters reach there. It will become fresh; and everything will live where the river goes. ~ Ezekiel 47:9 When Earth was created, God entrusted us as its stewards and calls...
Proposal for Room 99 – Approved May 16
Room 99 Housing To view the recording of the the Immigrant Support Team's congregational update on April 27 about the Room 99 housing proposal, click here. Representatives from two faith communities that are currently housing immigrants shared their experiences and answer questions. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (updated April 29,...
Confirmation Credo Projects 2021
Our 10th graders completed a number of fantastic credo projects this year. Even though they are not able to share them with you in person, please take a few minutes to look the projects over to see the good work the Spirit has done through the whole church in faithful...
Gloria Dei Lutheran Signs Historic Covenant with Two Other Churches
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Gloria Dei signed an historic covenant in accompaniment with Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, MN, and El Divino Salvador Del Mundo, a member congregation of the Iglesia Luterana Agustina De Guatemala. The three churches agreed to walk together in friendship and solidarity. Below is a...
Caring for Creation: Appreciating Nature
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the...
Gloria Dei Opposes Racism Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
A Message from the Gloria Dei Racial Justice Committee As followers of Christ, our mission is to stand with victims of racism in all of the ways it is expressed. We recognize the terror felt by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during this year, as blame has falsely been placed on...
Right Time Wednesdays
Youth grades 7-12, join us for December Right Time Wednesdays: Advent days of service. We’ll be tying no-sew fleece hats to benefit The Bridge for Youth, a street outreach for those experiencing homelessness, making dog toys for animal rescue, and packing backpacks for Highland Elementary. Come anytime between 4:30-6:30...
Caring for Creation: The Web of Life
When Earth was created, God entrusted us as its stewards and calls us to care for it and each other in all our actions. When we make environmentally-wise choices we are celebrating and respecting creation, giving thanks for Earth’s abundant resources, and being good stewards with what we’re given. Genesis...
Caring for Creation: Advocate for Environmentally Friendly Legislation
But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream. ~ Amos 5:24 Justice and only justice you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the lord your God is giving you. ~ Deuteronomy 16:20 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the...