Holy Spirit, You call, gather, enlighten, and make this assembly holy, the Glory of God truly present within this body. In the weeks to come after this Pentecost Day, in a time of change and transition, open us to curiosity and wonder. Ground us in your steadfast love and the...
Prayer for Lighting a Candle 1
Come, Holy Spirit. Fill us with gratitude, joy, and peace as we say goodbye to beloved staff. When it’s time, point us forward, open our hearts, and lead the way into the future. We are your body, your church, your word of grace for the city. Come to us so...
Summer Racial Justice Opportunities With Osheta Moore
Gloria Dei's work with Pastor Osheta Moore continues this summer with two special focuses. See below to see how you can get involved in this on-going project. Juneteenth 'Eve' event All are invited to a Juneteenth Celebration at Gloria Dei on Wednesday, June 18, 7-8:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Join...
As He Retires, Celebrating the Musical Ministry of Tim Strand June 22
Join Music Director Tim Strand and Gloria Dei friends on Sunday, June 22, after the second service in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate his retirement from 16 years of music ministry at Gloria Dei. If you would like to contribute to a retirement gift, click here to give digitally or put cash or check in...
Reflections on the 2025 Synod Assembly
At the 2025 Saint Paul Area Synod Assembly, held May 16–17 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, the spirit of the ELCA community was on full display. Voting members gathered to worship, discern, and take action on matters important to the life of the church. The assembly passed three...
Fridays in June at Noon Organ Recitals are Back
Gloria Dei will be hosting Friday noonday organ recitals in June again this year, highlighting our new Letourneau/Casavant pipe organ. These recitals are 30 minutes in length and are followed by lemonade and cookies reception in the Gathering Place (or Courtyard, if weather permits). Our recitalists this year are: June 6...
Saying Good Bye to Pr. Lois with Prayers, Potluck and Pies
Join Pr. Lois and Gloria Dei friends on Sunday, May 18 after the second service in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate her retirement and 26 years with Gloria Dei with a Potluck and Pie Program Celebration! Lois will be preaching at each service (8:15 & 10 a.m.) and she invites you to...
Congregational Meeting is Sunday a.m.
All confirmed members of Gloria Dei are encouraged to join us at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Sunday. We will elect members to the Congregational Council and other leadership positions and express our gratitude to those who have served Gloria Dei in significant ways in the past year. Also on...
Support Youth Programs with Beautiful Flowers
Our beautiful 12-inch hanging baskets (pictured growing in the greenhouse, right) are available again this spring at Gloria Dei starting Sunday, May 4. Pre-order online or in the church office. Hanging Baskets are $35 if pre-sold and $40 if bought day of delivery. Each basket will have eight plugs of petunias,...
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation will be celebrated at both services on Sunday,. All are welcome to support and celebrate with our 18 tenth-graders in the Gathering Place between services. They will be displaying their Credo projects, which describe their faith in unique and interactive ways. This is a wonderful chance to meet the students, review their...