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- Worship at Mt. Zion Temple Nov. 14 – On Friday, Nov. 14, Gloria Dei is invited to join Mt. Zion Temple for Shabbat Services. Mt. Zion is providing a special tour for us at 6 p.m. before the service. Architecturally and spiritually, the temple is an important structure and was built with ancient Jewish tradition in mind, yet constructed in modern style. The… …
- Osheta Moore Returns Nov. 19 – On Sunday, Nov. 16, Pastor Osheta Moore will be concluding her ninth month of helping our congregation deepen our commitment to racial peacemaking. She will be preaching at both services and leading the forum, reviewing the journey we’ve been on together and where she sees the Spirit leading us as we respond to Christ’s call… …
- A Spring Trip to Guatemala – Global mission leaders are gauging interest in an April 2026 mission trip to Guatemala. Gloria Dei has had a long on-going tradition of connecting with our siblings in Guatemala. A 2026 trip would leave the Monday after Easter. An information sessions regarding the trip will be held Sunday mornings, Nov. 2 and 23, between services in Room 203. Please email… …
- Stewardship 2026: For a Time Such as This… – For a time such as this… Esther 4:14 The Book of Esther in the Old Testament tells the story of a young Jewish woman who becomes the Queen of Persia, and, with the help of her cousin Mordecai, thwarts a plot by the royal adviser Haman to annihilate the Jewish people. Through courage, wisdom, and… …
- All Saints Sunday is Nov. 2 – Nov. 2 is All Saints’ Sunday, when we will remember the saints who have witnessed to God’s grace in our lives. If you would like to remember loved ones, please add their names to the Book of Remembrance on the small table near the tote bags for children’s church activities near the Sanctuary entrance. You can also email… …
- Get Ready for Trunk or Treat – Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2:30-4 p.m. Vehicles parked in our parking lot will have decorated trunks and children can trick or treat at each one. It gives children an extra day to wear their costumes and have fun at church! It also is a great community-connecting event. We… …
- St. Paul Mayor Candidate Forum is Monday at Gloria Dei – The race for St. Paul Mayor with charge through Gloria Dei on Monday, Oct. 6. A Mayoral Forum and Candidate Meet & Greet will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Highland District Council and will include all five candidates running this fall to lead the city: incumbent Melvin Carter along… …
- First Communion Class is Oct. 11 – Is your child asking a lot of questions about communion and showing interest? At Gloria Dei, families decide when their child is ready to start participating in communion. Our next First Communion Class will be held for children and parents on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9-11:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Click here to sign up… …
- Forum Sept. 28, E Cars and Climate Change – Summer wildfires and destructive storms continue to remind us the climate crisis is here. Let’s unpack that despair and remember there’s hope and ways we can take action together as a community. Come listen, share, connect and learn more about what Gloria Dei and individual members are doing to turn back the climate crisis. It starts at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The… …
- Bonhoeffer Class, Book Group – A class on the teachings and life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer will be offered on four Monday evenings starting Sept. 15, led by Will Nordmark, retired pastor. The class meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Minnesota Room. The study was created by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale, religion professor at Augsburg University. Come learn of what Bonhoeffer,… …
- Racial Justice Trainings with Pr. Osheta Moore – Mark your fall calendars for two more Racial Justice events with Pr. Osheta Moore as she continues facilitating discussions on the topic at Gloria Dei. Here’s what’s coming up. A Vision for Racial Peacemaking in Action, Monday, October 14, 6:30-8 p.m. Join Pastor Osheta and Gloria Dei’s Racial Justice Committee to help shape the vision… …
- Congregational Meeting on Sept. 14 – The Congregation Council has called a Congregational Meeting on September 14, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall to consider the following three agenda items: Approving an expenditure for the repair of an elevator; Providing updates on our process to call an associate pastor and a director of music; Sharing reflections about future staffing possibilities to enhance Gloria… …
- Take a Candle to Light Up Discernment – Please take a votive candle from the table in the rear of the church during worship these waning days of summer. Use it at home as a reminder to pray for Gloria Dei and the world around us as we shape our future together. As we start our fall searches to replace three staff members… …
- Kick-Off Sunday Is Coming Sept. 7 – Kick-Off Sunday. Kick-Off Sunday 2025 on Sept. 7 is just over a month away. We’ll meet for worship at our summer schedule times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. Then at 11 a.m. will gather for food, fun and fellowship on the front lawn (weather permitting). Enjoy a potluck meal, check out a new variety of… …
- 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 our Gloria Dei community to:… …
- 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 memorials to be considered by… …
