The Gloria Dei centennial ornament is a limited-edition, molded replica of the church circa 1952. It is made of polyresin and each ornament is hand-painted in a detailed, six-color pattern. Each ornament weighs 4 ounces and the actual size is 3 ¾ inches long, 1 ½ inches wide and 3 ¼ inches high

The ornament design is based on actual architectural renderings and detailed photography of the church. The piece was molded to the Centennial Committee’s specifications and produced in polyresin to allow for extensive detailing in the brick and window patterns. The six-color paint palette was hand-matched on site, and each ornament is hand painted and hand stamped to signify

The detailed molding and six-color, hand-painted design beautifully captures Gloria Dei’s front entrance facing Snelling Avenue.

it as an authentic Gloria Dei centennial ornament.

The centennial ornament will be a wonderful keepsake for your family Christmas tree. It is also a perfect gift for each of your children, grandchildren, other members and friends of Gloria Dei, Sunday school teachers or a church staff member. Please also consider purchasing an ornament for one of our homebound members, or purchase an ornament as a gift to the church for its permanent archives.

Place your order now! The price per ornament is $18. Advance orders, with payment, may be placed through Monday, October 6. There is no limit to the number of ornaments per order, however, only 800 pieces

The bottom of each ornament is hand-stamped to designate it as a Gloria Dei centennial ornament.

are available. We expect them to sell out during the pre-sale period, so don’t wait! Be sure to have your order and payment to the church office by October 6.

You may download the order form for complete details. The ornaments will also be on display and orders can be placed in the Gallery (lower level) on Sunday, September 28 and October 5.

Ornaments will be available for pick up in the Gathering Space on Sunday, October 12 and October 19. Ornaments can also be shipped for an additional cost. Please see the order form for details.