Adults
God inspires us to grow in faith at all stages of life. Gloria Dei offers opportunities to deepen our faith and grow in awareness of ministries occurring in our community and throughout the world.
To reserve a room for an Adult Ministry event or activity, please complete this online form. A staff member will follow up with you.
Sunday Forums
Sunday Forums are held at 9:30 a.m., usually in the Fellowship Hall. Pastoral staff, church committees and outside speakers rotate in presenting on a variety of topics. And coffee is always served!
Upcoming Forum Presentations
5/12: Congregational General Meeting — All confirmed members of Gloria Dei are encouraged to join us at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will elect members to the Congregation Council and other leadership positions, express our gratitude to those who have served Gloria Dei in significant ways in the past year, and take care of other important business in the life of the church. Please plan to join us between services in Fellowship Hall.
5/19: Pentecost Fire Celebration — Join us on the front lawn of Gloria Dei on Sunday, May 19, 9:45-10:15 a.m., for a Pentecost fire celebration. Fire dancers from Insphyre Performance will wow all ages as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. While a number of chairs will be provided, you might want to bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show.
Good News 4U Bible Study
Good News 4U Bible Study meets weekly on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the church and studies the next week’s lectionary texts. Email renaas@comcast.net with questions.
Soul Food Book Group
Meets weekly on Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. during the school year.
We read a variety of books from a faith perspective. We’ll discuss a few chapters at a time each week, with opportunities for bible study, faith sharing, and getting to know each other. Each meeting begins with reading the gospel text for the upcoming Sunday. Contact Pastor Lois for more information.
See our reading schedule here: 2023-2024 Schedule.
Books we’ve previously read: History of Titles.
Men's Book Group
First Saturday of each month year-round discussions of a new title, 8:30 a.m. Find upcoming titles to be discussed.
In Your Own Words
Contemplative Writing as a Spiritual Practice
Share your words, if you wish, with this weekly writing group on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., led by Nancy Agneberg.
Contact Nancy Agnebergfor information and to join.
Faith and Science
Faith and Science meets on the fourth Thursday of month. Each month it looks at an aspect of our world where faith and science intersect. Meetings are hybrid in-person/Zoom. Contact Ron Felt to learn more or get the Zoom link at ronfelt118@comcast.net.
20/30-Somethings