News – Gloria Dei St. Paul

Gift of Music is Performed Oct. 18

The music ministry at Gloria Dei will present a Gift of Music recital in the Sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. You are cordially invited to join us for this one-hour free concert featuring the talents of musicians Tadhg Ferris Wayne with his trio, Trampoline Gorilla; soprano Leigh Frost; Marcia Metzger on the flute; Russ VanderWiel on the euphonium; and David Mickens on the violin, in collaboration with Dennis Friesen-Carper and Dr. David Lim from the piano and organ. The program will include a variety of beautiful pieces that these musicians have selected to share with you. A reception will follow in the Gathering Place. Free-will offerings may be given in support of the music ministry at Gloria Dei.

Get Involved in Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:30-4 p.m. Vehicles parked in our parking lot will have fun decorated trunks and children can come and trick or treat at each one. This is an awesome event that gives children an extra day to wear their costumes and have fun at church. It is our largest community event and we would love for you to host your vehicle’s trunk. This is truly an event that everyone in the congregation can be a part of. What you can do: Contact Kyrstin Schwartz with questions at kidsministry@gloriadeistpaul.org.

Stewardship 2027: Let’s Make Something Beautiful

Dear Beloved, Our origin story as people of faith is dripping with goodness. Here, at the beginning of the book of Genesis, God makes sure we hear that message over and over. In the beginning, God made the heavens and the earth. And God saw that it was good! Day and night, land and sea, filled with creatures great and small. And God saw that it was good! And then God made human beings in the divine image. To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. And God saw that it was good! Born in beauty, called to make creation more beautiful. Come, let us make something beautiful together! Let us worship God! Our call and mission is to continue creating goodness, mercy, justice and joy not just for ourselves, but for every neighbor. We gather here on Sundays and throughout the week to help one another make sense of a world which seems more surreal by the moment. Here in 2026, I find myself needing something from Sunday morning that sees me through the week. Lately, that something is a piece of bread placed into my outstretched, needy hand. It is a child with new walking skills, toddling forward for Time with Children. It is a line from a hymn that plays on a loop in my head, lately, “Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace.” It is getting to hear one of our preachers drop a word of hope into my lap. After worship, it

Sunday Forum: Learning from Dakota Leaders

Our Racial Justice Committee is helping Gloria Dei Make Something Beautiful. At Sunday Forum on Oct. 11, we’ll hear from Dakota Machgan (right), tribal chair of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. As the MMDTC chair, he strives to strengthen cultural education, build stronger communication within the tribe and improve access to culture and community. He will update us on the tribe’s activities and take questions. Please come and learn about this important work on finding creative partnerships we can have with the tribe. Sunday Forum gathers at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Mozart’s Sparrow Mass Performed Sunday

At worship on Sunday, Oct. 11, we will celebrate Holy Communion using the liturgy of Mozart’s “Sparrow” Mass in C (so nicknamed because of the chirping bird calls in the Sanctus). The Chancel Choir, soloists and orchestra will offer this music at both 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. Click here to listen to the Sanctus portion of the mass and catch the sparrows chirping.

T.C. Marathon Disrupts Sunday Travel

If your Sunday morning path to Gloria Dei crosses Summit Avenue, you’ll want to make a new travel route. Due to the Twin Cities Marathon running Sunday, all cross streets of Summit will be closed until mid afternoon. the only open route to cross Summit will be Ayd Mill Road from between Selby Avenue and St. Clair Avenue. If you are coming from Minneapolis, check local route information if you need to detour to get on your path to Gloria Dei. Leave extra time getting to church for traffic delays. Click here to see the course map. And good luck to all of Gloria Dei’s marathon racers!

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