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...
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...
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...
Kick-Off Sunday is Coming!
Kick-Off Sunday 2024 is Sept. 8. We'll gather for worship at our summer schedule times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. Then at 11 a.m. will gather for food and fellowship on the front lawn (weather-permitting). Enjoy a potluck meal (and bring your best dish!), check out a new variety of...
Forums
Upcoming Forum Presentations11/19 Meet the Candidate for our Director of Youth and Family Formation. Members of the Call Committee will be present to introduce us to our candidate for the youth position, and we'll have time for questions, answers, and a chance to meet with them. Note that a meeting will...
Scones and Ministry Fair on Sunday, May 21
The 2022-23 Gloria Dei program year will finish with a flourish on Sunday, May 21. Shobi's Table, the St. Paul Synod's food truck mission, will be onsite providing tasty baked good treats after both services. Deacon Kari Olsen, mission director for Shobi's Table, will be our guest preacher that day....
Join us on Fall Kickoff Sunday, September 11
The 2022-23 Gloria Dei program year will get rolling with Fall Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 11. It will be the final week of summer service times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. the festivities will move outside for a potluck meal, live music, petting zoo and a ministries...
Summer Guest Preaching Series
Bringing Good News Summer Guest Preaching Series This summer, Gloria Dei will welcome preachers from a variety of contexts to share a word from God with us. The grant that supports Pastor Bradley’s sabbatical journey also brings us a collection of pastors to share holy wisdom centered in the lectionary...