General Meetings are usually held in the Colonial Room, except during March when the group meets at the Joseph's Grill for a Lenten Brunch.

For more information about the Women of Gloria Dei, contact Judy Carney at 651.645.9912.  Click here for information about the Churchwide Women's Organization.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2008-2009

SEPTEMBER 2008
Saturday, September 27, Bible Study Enrichment – registration at 8:30 AM
PLACE:  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Call Judy Carney  (651/645-9912) for information.
Dates for September’s Circle Meetings
Mon. Sept. 8: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Sept. 18: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Sept. 19: Ruth, Soul Food

OCTOBER 2008
Saturday, October 4 at  9:30am – Breakfast Potluck
A – I Quiches, J – Q Fruit, R – Z Breads
PROGRAM:  “Everyday Recycling” with Kris Hageman
DEVOTIONS: Miriam
HOSTESS: Miriam
DECORATIONS: Miriam
MATERIAL OFFERING:  Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services – new or gently used bedding, particularly sheets, pillow covers, pillows or mattress covers. This ecumenical ministry welcomes new immigrants and persecuted people around the world into new lives of freedom, hope and opportunity in Minnesota.
Dates for October’s Circle Meetings
Fri. Oct. 3: Soul Food
Mon. Oct. 13: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Oct. 16: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Oct. 17: Ruth
Saturday, October 18  Cluster Meeting – Registration 9:45am
At: Immanuel Lutheran Church – Brunch 10:00 – 12:00
Speaker:  Mary Amdahl “LWR: We Share Boldly”
Cost $8.00
Watch the Guide for more information or call Judy Carney, 651/645/9912

NOVEMBER 2008
Saturday, November 1 at 9:30am - Coffee
PROGRAM: “Spirit in the Wind"
DEVOTIONS: Esther
HOSTESS: Esther
DECORATIONS: Esther
MATERIAL OFFERING  Keystone Foodshelf—nonperishable food items or monetary contribution.
A program of Keystone Community Services, the food shelf strives to strengthen the capacity of individuals and families by improving their quality of life in the midway and north end neighborhoods of St. Paul and north suburban Ramsey County.
Dates for November’s Circle Meetings
Fri. Oct. 31: Soul Food
Mon. Nov. 10: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Nov. 20: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Nov. 21: Ruth
W of GD Unit Board Meeting – Thursday, November 20 – 7:00pm, room 109

DECEMBER 2008
Saturday, December 6 at 9:30am - Christmas Brunch
PROGRAM: “Christmas Music Through the Century" Lisa and Bill Munson
DEVOTIONS: Ruth
HOSTESS: Ruth/Soul Food
DECORATIONS: Ruth
MATERIAL OFFERING:  Naomi Family Center – buy and wrap clothing or toys for infants, preschoolers or school age children, attaching a label that indicates the group the gift is for and kind of gift. The Union Gospel Mission operates this transitional housing facility and provides support services for homeless mothers and their children in downtown St. Paul.
Dates for December’s Circle Meetings:
Fri. Dec. 5: Soul Food
Mon. Dec. 8: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Dec 18: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Dec.  19: Ruth

JANUARY 2009
Dates for January’s Circle Meetings:
Fri. Jan. 9 Soul Food
Mon. Jan. 12 Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Jan 15: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Jan. 16: Ruth

FEBRUARY 2009
Saturday, February 7  at  9:30am – Coffee
PROGRAM: "A Day in the Life of a Guatemalan Woman” with Chiqui Ryan
DEVOTIONS: Sarah
HOSTESS: Sarah
DECORATIONS: Sarah
MATERIAL OFFERING:  Saint Paul Area Synodical Women’s Organization – monetary contribution. The women of the Saint Paul Area Synodical Women’s Organization are contribution $500 per  year for five years to support projects of the Lutheran Church of Guatemala (ILAG).
Dates for February’s Circle Meetings:
Fri. Feb. 6 Soul Food 
Mon. Feb. 9 Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Feb 19: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Feb. 20 Ruth
W of GD Unit Board Meeting – Thursday, February 19, 2009  – 7:00pm, room 109
                                   
MARCH 2009
Saturday, March 8 at 9:30am – Lenten Prayer Breakfast
LOCATION: Joseph’s Grill on Wabasha
PROGRAM: “Rivers of Living Water” with Pastor  M. Susan Peterson
DEVOTIONS: Board
Dates for March’s Circle Meetings:
Fri. Mar. 6: Soul Food
Mon. Mar. 9: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Mar 19: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Mar. 20: Ruth

APRIL 2009
Saint Paul Area SWO Convention
April 17 and 18, 2009.
Call Judy Carney 651/645-9912 for information 
Dates for April’s Circle Meetings:
Fri. Mar. 27: Soul Food
Mon. Apr. 13: Julia, Miriam
Thurs. Apr. 16: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri. Apr. 17: Ruth
W of GD Unit Board Meeting – April 16, 2009  –  7:00pm, room 109

MAY 2009
Saturday, May 9 at 11:30am  - Mother/Daughter Tea
11:30 - Business Meeting, 12:00 - Luncheon  
PROGRAM: Program title to be announced

DEVOTIONS: Julia and Mary
HOSTESS: Julia and Mary
DECORATIONS: Julia and Mary
MATERIAL OFFERING: Lewis House, personal hygiene and grooming products for children and women.
A service of the Community Action Council (CAC) located in Dakota and Scott counties, the Lewis House is a safe place and a support for women and children when their physical safety is threatened by battering, abusive relationships or family violence.
Dates for this month's Circle Meetings:
Fri. May 1 Soul Food
Mon., May 11: Julia, Miriam
Thurs, May 14: Esther, Mary, Sarah
Fri., May 15: Ruth

JUNE 2009
WOGD Unit Board Meeting – June 11, 2009 – 7:00pm