We have successfully reentered our newly renovated sanctuary, and much of our tech has launched adequately, including screens, sound reinforcement, lighting, and livestream. Despite missing some key elements (due to supply chain issues), these systems are operational and we are learning how to use them better each week. We are...
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Summer Guest Preaching Series
Bringing Good News Summer Guest Preaching Series This summer, Gloria Dei will welcome preachers from a variety of contexts to share a word from God with us. The grant that supports Pastor Bradley’s sabbatical journey also brings us a collection of pastors to share holy wisdom centered in the lectionary...
Message from Racial Justice Team
Gifts to the Community through Gloria Dei Children and Families From January to May of this year, the Racial Justice Committee completed the task of providing anti-racist and diverse children’s literature to the Sunday School children of Gloria Dei and their families, as well as to the Highland Park Elementary...
Room 99 Project Update – June 2022
A lot is happening with Room 99! Recent highlights include a successful plumbing inspection, completion of electrical wiring, painting in the bathroom and main living space, installation of the flooring and baseboards, preparation for installing the heating and cooling unit, and installation of the door frames to the apartment and...
Mental Health Minute
Our Gloria Dei Mental Health Ministry team of volunteers offers Mental Health Minutes as they work to educate, create awareness and support the mental health of our community. Below are past Mental Health Minutes that we sent in our weekly News from Gloria Dei emails, with the most recent at...
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Gloria Dei Giving Garden 2022
Hello everyone! My name is Kristina Ralston, and I am the volunteer coordinator for the Giving Garden this summer! My family and I (husband, Andrew, two children, Sylvia (12) and Gavin (10), and our cockapoo, Finnley) live near Mendota Heights, and are happy to be attending church again at Gloria...
Women’s Synodical Convention
33rd Saint Paul Area Synodical Women’s Organization Convention Register now for the 33rd Saint Paul Area Synodical Women’s Organization Convention. Saturday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights with lunch provided. We invite all women at Gloria Dei, all ages, to...
Meeting Recap
Recap of May 8, 2022, Congregational Meeting Click here to read the recap.