The sunny Gathering Space was fully occupied on the afternoon of Thursday, July 12th, by 15 participants considering SACRED POETRY. Presenter, poet Ann Floreen Niedringhaus, provided three groups of questions along with packets of sample poems, poetry and writing books, and visual images. The sections for each period of meditation...
Churchwide Resources and Publications
Our denomination produces and offers a variety of rich and informative publications.
The Castaways Thank You!
The five VBS days of "Shipwrecked" are now over. Everyone has been rescued and returned home! Vacation Bible School was a wonderful week for both children and adults, and we will all carry great memories from this time together. Each day began with singing, skits, and a new Bible Point...
Summer Spirituality
Nancy reflects on this question: How does God speak to you in the summer?
Gloria Dei hosts Saint Paul synod conference on Racial Justice
Gloria Dei hosts conference in order to acknowledge and better understand racism and our white privilege.
Soil, Seeds and Spirituality
Third Chapter is a newer initiative at Gloria Dei, and serves as an expression and forum for talking about and experiencing the periods of growing and changing as we age.
Thoughts from the Water Tower: Faces of Grace
The month of May will be the final Water Tower rotation of the year – Faces of Grace.
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.
Guiding Principles: Question 1
How will you engage worship so that it becomes more meaningful and relevant in your life?
Maundy Thursday Community Meal and Worship
Using an ancient liturgy from the second century, we'll gather at tables in another room to sing and hear lessons. The night is designed to create a community of conversation and friendship. It's a unique opportunity that we hope can open this night to a new understanding of what happened...