Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

We would love to see you at Gloria Dei!

Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship .... ...................... 9:00 AM
Christian Education
(Sept-May) .................... 10:20 AM

Worship at Gloria Dei focuses on Jesus Christ, crucified and risen.

"Into The World" - Pastor Brent Maxwell

Sunday, 20 May 2012

GDLC's Guiding Principles

Sunday, 27 November 2011

Welcoming & Accepting: We strive to welcome all, meeting people where they are, respectfully embracing both the differences and the gifts that come with living into a community of faith.

Christ Centered & Grace Filled: Our life together, as well as our outreach, comes from a Lutheran accent centered in God's unconditional love and grace, as well as, the example of Jesus Christ.

Externally Focused & Internally Supportive: We commit to use our individual gifts to serve and support one another, the church and our community (locally, nationally and globally).

Socially Conscious & Compassionate: We strive to remain aware of the world around us and to respond with openness and compassion.

Responsible & Accountable: We seek to grow in discipleship and faithful response to the needs of each other and the community we serve by being accountable and transparent in our actions.

50th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, 27 November 2011

Most of you realize how time does "fly". Also how procrastination creates last minute confusion and a potential failure to meet a deadline. Hopefully these words will motivate you to write your early church memories NOW. We will help anyone that needs assistance. All we ask in your "church report" is 1) why you were attracted to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church initially, 2) what do you appreciate about the church, then and now, 3) add anything you like such as where you moved from and other churches you attended, 4) it is so valuable for future generations to have your written word and a picture to remember that you worshiped with us and may have provided volunteer contributions. Thank you for your prompt cooperation!

Carol Shaw

Growing in Service

Monday, 01 August 2011

You may notice that something new has taken shape in our Narthex. As you exit worship each Sunday, take time to stop and look along the back wall and watch as our new "Tree of Service" begins to grow. As a part of our MLA (Missional Leadership Academy) Project, the development of this tree is intended to "mirror" the existing memorial sculpture entitled "Tree of Life" in which we remember those who have been born into or passed on from our community of faith. These two "Trees" then will allow members and visitors alike to be reminded that we are promised from birth to beyond death an abundant life in and through Jesus Christ -and- that we are called to share that abundant life through service to and with the least, the lost, the little and the easily forgotten. Hopefully these two sculptures will be constant reminders through our coming in and going out of the promise we are called to live into as God's People. A big "Thank You" to Chuck Knobel and Melissa Lempke for their work in planting this "starter tree" and for all their hard work as members of the MLA Team. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping to fund the commissioning of a permanent tree sculpture, please contact Pastor Brent or the church office.

Thursday Morning "Coffee with Room for Insight"

Sunday, 22 May 2011

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Psalm 143:8 (New Living Translation)

Come join Pastor Brent every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room as we continue through the summer exploring the scripture readings from the previous Sunday. We will use the Daily Discipleship resources from the ELCA website that are designed to enhance our understanding of the Word and deepen our spirituality. Coffee, questions and conversation about the Bible - what could be a better way to spend a summer morning? Oh yeah, donuts!

Why Gloria Dei?

Kelly P.

We have been members of Gloria Dei about ten years - my parents moved here from North Dakota in the early eighties and discovered the church and introduced it to me. I was raised in a very traditional Lutheran church back home and wanted a touch of traditional with some contemporary influence. Gloria Dei provides an environment that is not intimidating to worship and is very family orientated. I have found myself getting more involved because I desire to serve the church and it’s community and mission outreach programs. I am the Project Director for the major fund raiser, the annual Fallfest. I receive great personal joy from the volunteerism I participate in with this annual event. I truly look forward to church every Sunday and the message I receive and the camaraderie from the fellow parishioners.