Dear Friends, In the last couple of years, I’ve sometimes chosen to preach from the steps in front of the altar instead of the pulpit. I don’t do it every time I preach because it’s a lot of work to memorize the sermon. Some weeks, I have the time. Others,...
Gloria Dei Welcomes Assistant Director of Music
Gloria Dei welcomes Paul Friesen-Carper as our new Assistant Director of Music. This newly-created position helps to expand our music program to include additional style and focus for congregational singing, as well as increased attention to the children's music program. Paul will help lead music on Sunday morning and will...
Pastor Bradley’s Letter to Rabbi Adam Spilker, Mt. Zion Temple
Dear Rabbi Spilker, Adam, my colleague and friend, the people of God at Mount Zion Temple The people of Gloria Dei stand alongside the people of Mt. Zion Temple as well as the people of Tree of Life Congregation, crying out to God for healing; for an end to hatred and...
Caring and Healing in Palestine: The Urgent Need at the Lutheran Hospital in East Jerusalem.
By Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling The year after I graduated from seminary, I went to the Holy Land. The Old Testament professor and archeologist who led the trip used Palestinian travel services and hotels to support our trip. It opened my eyes to some of the deepest challenges that Palestinian...
What Does This Mean? – New Adult Growing in Faith Opportunity for Fall 2018
Join the pastors as we explore themes of Christian life, exploring the ancient teachings of the church even while taking our questions seriously.
From the Midst of the Assembly, We Offer Our Prayers
The Prayers of Intercession are the time in the Sunday service when we lift up our real struggles, our genuine hopes, and our concrete dreams to God, who promises always to hear us.
Welcome to our new Parish Nurse
We asked our new Parish Nurse a few questions as a way to introduce her to the congregation.
Longer days and the hope of spring
Pastor Lois reflects upon the fact that the gift of spring will come, even if many of the signs of it are still hidden.
Pastor Bradley Gives Invocation for Minnesota State of the State Address
On March 14, 2018, Pastor Bradley prayed at the Joint Session of the Minnesota legislature for Governor Dayton's final State of the State Address.