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...
Join us on Fall Kickoff Sunday, September 11
The 2022-23 Gloria Dei program year will get rolling with Fall Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 11. It will be the final week of summer service times of 8:15 and 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. the festivities will move outside for a potluck meal, live music, petting zoo and a ministries...
9th and 10th Graders Prepare LWR Care Kits
During Lent 2021, our 9th and 10th graders met with their adult mentors in one-on-one online meetings to discuss their faith each week. Some mentors used a curriculum provided by Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Melanie Ronneberg, the adult mentor for 9th grader Gabriel Ishaq, said, “I enjoyed reviewing the Lutheran...
Right Time Wednesdays
Youth grades 7-12, join us for December Right Time Wednesdays: Advent days of service. We’ll be tying no-sew fleece hats to benefit The Bridge for Youth, a street outreach for those experiencing homelessness, making dog toys for animal rescue, and packing backpacks for Highland Elementary. Come anytime between 4:30-6:30...
Register Now For Fall Children’s and Youth Programming
Click here for information on Children's Ministry Click here to register for Children's Ministry (Birth-6th grade) Click here for information on Youth Ministry Click here to register for Confirmation Ministry (7-10th grade)
Working with Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults at Gloria Dei
Gloria Dei takes seriously our work with vulnerable adults, youth and children. All volunteers who serve through our ministries are required to complete a background check and take an online training, as described in our Ministry Volunteer Handbook and church policies. We use Protect My Ministry resources to manage background screenings...
Synod Assembly: Reflections on Restless and Resolute
This year's Saint Paul Synod Assembly presented fresh new voices in the church.