Gloria Dei Church Council President Animal lover and selfie-taker February 2022 At the February Council meeting, we reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. Giving is off to a good start at this early point in the year. We approved participation in the Saint Paul Area Synod’s “Planting Hope” campaign. Gloria Dei’s goal...
Annual Meeting Recap and Rise, O Church Update
Read a recap of items discussed during our 2022 Annual Meeting held on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, including an update on our Rise, O Church construction project.
Racial Justice Committee Work
Gloria Dei's Racial Justice Committee develops a strategic plan and coordinates Gloria Dei’s activities in support of racial justice and equality. View a timeline of the committee's work since it's inception to today.
Prayer of the Day and Readings
For the week of May 23 - 29, 2022 You may use this resource (content also below) for your home devotional life. Scripture readings for each day flow from the Sunday readings, and prepare us for the following Sunday. You may use the Prayer of the Day as a daily...
Like A Pebble in A Pond
Gloria Dei's Racial Justice Committee periodically shares message about its work and opportunities for the Gloria Dei community to participate in work on racial justice. This message is from Mark Becker, a Racial Justice Committee member. The Gloria Dei Little Library Project began Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, with the delivery...
Room 99 Project Update – January 2022
In our last update, we reported that Room 99 renovations could not begin until plans to satisfy Saint Paul zoning and code requirements had been approved by the City. We’re happy to report that we received zoning approval on Dec. 6, along with this nice comment: “Thank you for carrying...
Rise, O Church Status Report – December 2021
Hope Amid Change Our new year, 2022, is here. The year we expect the "Rise, O Church" Sanctuary renewal to be complete. Excavation and construction continue, and we see progress. In this pandemic time, we hear about supply chain issues and workforce issues that impact all industries, including the construction...
Room 99 Project Update – December 2021
We are close. In our last update, we reported that Room 99 renovations could not begin until plans to satisfy Saint Paul zoning and code requirements had been approved by the City. We’re happy to report that we received zoning approval on Dec. 6, along with this nice comment: “Thank...
Local Newspapers from Other Cultural/Ethnic Groups
If you are interested in reading local newspapers from other cultural/ethnic groups in the Twin Cities, Gloria Dei's Racial Justice Committee suggests the following: - MN Spokesman-Recorder ($35 a year; weekly paper). Oldest Black-owned newspaper in MN. See website to subscribe. - The Circle (online; monthly). Native American news and arts....
Rise, O Church Status Report – November 2021
The foundations have been strengthened and the existing beams and columns scanned for needed reinforcement. The steel has been ordered as needed for the kitchen and Fellowship Hall ceiling to support the new chancel platform. Some demolition has begun in the Sanctuary to prepare for the removal of the columns,...