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Worship Services on Sunday, December 15
Third Sunday of Advent
8:30am: Traditional Chapel
10am: Contemporary
You’re invited to worship on this Third Sunday of Advent to hear Pastor Brendan's Advent message.
8:30am in the Chapel with piano, hymns, a message, and Communion served weekly.
10am in the Sanctuary & online with praise music, a message, and Communion served the first Sunday each month. Sunday School is available for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook page, or YouTube page.
Sacred Grounds is now open every Sunday for fellowship, coffee, and treats after services!
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Tweens & Teens Holiday Event
Sunday, December 15
5-7pm
Calling all cool kids in grades 6-12 to come deck the Chapel Christmas tree in style, then dive into a cookie exchange and sip on some hot cocoa!
Oh, and did we mention pizza will be served?
For all the juicy details and to snag your spot, click HERE or shoot an email to kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
Don't miss out on the festive fun!
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Poinsettias for Christmas
LAST DAYS!
You may purchase one or more of these beautiful plants “in Memory of” or “in Honor of” someone special for $20 each.
Click HERE to place your order and "register" for a plant/plants by Sunday, December 15.
Forms will also be available on the tables in the Sanctuary and outside of the Chapel.
You may take your flowers to enjoy following the last Christmas Eve service or after church on Sunday, December 29.
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Join Feast of Justice for Volunteerpalooza!
Help Feast of Justice (FOJ) prepare & distribute food to over 1,500 families throughout this holiday season.
Volunteer on December 14 or December 15 from 12:30-4:30pm:
FOJ needs help with:
- Public-facing food distribution
- Behind-the-scenes restocking & packing food boxes
- Helping to transport food between our sites or to homebound members
Click HERE to sign up & spread holiday cheer!
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Lunch & Learn
Friday, December 20 at 12pm
Finding Joy During the Holidays: Part 2 with Dr. Yvonne Kaye
Come explore how to discover moments of genuine happiness during the holiday season, even amidst stress, grief, or loneliness and learn tools to maintain personal peace and resilience.
Dr. Yvonne Kaye is an award-winning international speaker, storyteller, radio host, mother, and grandmother.
Lunch will be provided at this community event which welcomes everyone, no matter your age!
Please click HERE to register by Wednesday, December 18 so there is an accurate lunch count. You may also email gdcoffice@gloriadei.com or call 215-947-8200 to RSVP.
Questions? Please contact Darice Eppinger at darice.eppinger@kw.com.
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Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 22
Meet in Sacred Grounds after the 10am service, and we will head just 5 minutes away to Gloria Dei Manor to bring some Christmas cheer!
We invite you to return to church after singing where we will enjoy lunch together.
This is a wonderful opportunity to spread joy with our voices and hearts to the residents at The Manor!
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Christmas Eve Greeters
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer as a Christmas Eve Greeter at Gloria Dei Church! Join us in warmly welcoming everyone with delightful hot chocolate and scrumptious treats on Christmas Eve.
We invite you to choose the service you'd like to assist with, and don't forget—arriving one hour early is essential to ensure everything runs smoothly and joyfully.
Thank you for your willingness to contribute to the festive environment we cherish. Let's make this Christmas unforgettable together!
Click HERE to help spread holiday cheer!
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You’re Invited!
Christmas Eve Services on Tuesday, December 24
Come early to enjoy hot chocolate & treats before each service!
3pm - Traditional:
Experience the reverence of Christmas with a quartet, trumpet, & organ-led carols. This service will be livestreamed. Music begins at 2:40pm so please arrive early!
5:30pm - Family:
Encounter the wonder of the Christmas season with your children at this contemporary, family-friendly service.
8pm - Contemporary:
Rejoice in the beauty of Christmas at this upbeat, candlelight service brimming with carols. This service will be livestreamed.
Holy Communion will be served at all three services
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10b-11
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OHAAT Beds for Kids Fundraiser
Thank you all so much for helping us far surpass our goal of 30 beds!
Gloria Dei partnered with One House At A Time's Beds for Kids program this Christmas season to raise money to purchase beds and everything that goes along with getting a good night's sleep for children in the Philadelphia area.
The final number of the amount raised along with funds contributed from Gloria Dei’s Endowment Fund will be announced on Christmas Eve!
OHAAT's mission: provide children and youth living in poverty with beds, bedding, and tools that encourage healthy bedtime habits, so they can get the quality and sufficient sleep they need to thrive.
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Sunday, December 29
ONE 10am Service
There will only be ONE 10am service on Sunday, December 29. This service will be both in-person in the Sanctuary and livestreamed on the church website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
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MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
Lead Pastor: Brendan Galvin, bgalvin@gloriadei.com
Kids and Family: Dana Harrison, kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com
Tweens & Youth: Dana Harrison
Music: Aaron Harris, Music Director, aharris@gloriadei.com; Patrick Meeks, Associate Music Director, pmeeks@gloriadei.com
Office Staff: Susan Earp, Bookkeeper, finance@gloriadei.com; Jennifer Suit, Office Manager, jsuit@gloriadei.com; gdcoffice@gloriadei.com
Property: David Stryker, Facilities Manager, gdcproperty@gloriadei.com; James Sylvester, silvie1412@gmail.com
Church Council: council@gloriadei.com
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30AM-3:30PM; Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM
215-947-8200
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