Throughout life, learning is one of the things that we can do to keep our brains healthy. People of all ages benefit from formal and informal learning, whether you are learning a new skill, new ideas, languages or even memorizing trivia. Learning boosts mental health, especially when it is done...
Mental Health Minute: A Reminder on Seasonal Affective Disorder
The our heavy-duty winter the season can take a noticeable toll on us all. Being pent up inside can lead to the onset of depression, commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to the NIMH, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder, symptoms of SAD can include: depressed mood, weight gain, sleeping more than usual,...
Bishop Eaton, ELCA bishops join Epiphany worship Jan. 6
Gloria Dei welcomes ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton at a candlelight service of Holy Communion on Friday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the arrival of the magi to the newborn Christ. Epiphany signals the end of the 12 days of Christmas and the beginning of a season of light that...
Rise, O Church celebration events are announced
What comes after completing a big project? Some big celebrations, of course! Listed at below are the first round of special services, events and concerts that will commemorate the completion of the Rise, O Church sanctuary renewal and new organ installation project. More events will be added to this list...
Year-end Congregational Council update
Greetings, The Congregational Council convened regular monthly meetings on November 15 and again December 15. At the forefront of those meetings was a review of the financial standing of the church, with an eye toward the 2023 budget. That proposed budget will be recommended by the Finance Committee, reviewed by...
Advent Evening Prayer, Wednesday Supper Canceled
Due to a frightful weather forecast, Advent Evening Prayer tomorrow night has been canceled. The Wednesday Supper is also canceled but youth and adult choir rehearsals are still scheduled. You're also welcome to watch a replay of last week's Advent Evening Prayer here on Gloria Dei's YouTube channel.
Mental Health Minute: Be Still Amid the Advent Chaos
by Gloria Dei and Mental Health Ministry member Ellen Whitted Shopping lists, over extended schedules, mall parking lots that are filled with impatient shoppers, one more holiday card to send, grocery shopping… be still. An added commitment because you forgot about the school band concert, shoveling snow, buying the last...
A Thanksgiving Message from Room 99
The Rojas family would like to share the following message with the Gloria Dei community. "Luis, Sebastian, and I give thanks to God for giving us life and for welcoming us into God's home, giving us food, clothing, health, and beautiful people who help us every day with everything we need. Thank...
Preparing for a “Less is More” Christmas
Advent starts this Sunday (Nov. 27), a time for reflection as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Over the course of the last few years, many of us have learned to scale back and think about the holidays in simpler terms. This season Gloria Dei is making available...
Participate in the 2022 Giving Tree
Each year we help others celebrate Christmas by sharing gifts with youth and families who are facing financial challenges. In partnership with Neighborhood House and Rezek House, Gloria Dei has the opportunity to share our blessings. Please use one or more of the forms below (there were too many gift...