| Mark your calendars! Many Centennial events and activities are planned and more will be added in the coming months. Check back often for updates and event details. You can also volunteer now, sponsor events and receive e-news updates. Celebrate with us!
Sunday, May 6, 2007 Semi-annual Congregation Meeting and 99th Birthday Celebration, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Sunday, December 2, 2007 First Sunday of Advent and Centennial Celebration begins
Tuesday, January 21, 2008 Fifty First Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's Visit to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Sunday, April 6, 2008 Commemorative Worship Services with ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson and Scandinavian Reception.
We are pleased that ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson has accepted our invitation to join us in our Centennial Worship Celebration featuring special music as well. A Scandinavian reception will be held between services
Sunday, April 27, 2008 The Feast at Eventide featuring the Gustavus Adolphus Choir in concert at 5:00 p.m. with reception following.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 100th Birthday Party - We’re having a party! On the last day of Sunday School, a special 100th birthday party is being planned in true Gloria Dei style--all are welcome!
Sunday, October 12, 2008 Reunion Weekend with Reception and Hymn Festival with Dr. Donald Busarow, professor of music at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. Included in the hymn festival will be a premiere of a newly commissioned work (Dr. Bursarow is writing) in honor of Gloria Dei’s 100th Anniversary. A reception will welcome past and present members of Gloria Dei and the community to this not-to-be-missed event!
Friday, November 7, 2008 Meatloaf And A Tribute – Dinner and entertainment with the cast of “How To Speak Minnnesotan”
You’ll want to buy your tickets early to come to this fun and unique event! Good, old-fashioned meatloaf and humor that only Minnesotans can laugh at!
Sunday, November 23, 2008 Christ the King Sunday and Centennial celebration closing
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