CONNECT WITH GLORIA DEI

Maundy Thursday Dinner Church Service

at 5:30PM

in Christian Fellowship Hall

Maundy Thursday is the holiday that celebrates Jesus giving Communion to His disciples over a Passover dinner.

Gloria Dei is celebrating by throwing a huge soup potluck. Come hungry! And be sure to bring a friend.

Want to show off your favorite soup recipe? Bring a crockpot to share as you are able.

This will be an evening of great discussion and community.

Click HERE to register.

Maundy Thursday Dinner Church Service on March 28:

5:30PM in Christian Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! Bring your favorite soup in a crockpot to share as you are able. Click HERE to register.

Good Friday Service on March 29:

5:30PM in the Sanctuary & online

Easter Sunday on March 31 (Communion will be served at all three services):

8:30AM Morning Service in the Chapel
10AM Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary & online (no Sunday School)
11:30AM Cathedral Service in the Sanctuary

Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room

Next Sessions are on March 26

Gentle Yoga at 10AM

Gentle Chair Yoga at 12PM

Please arrive 15 minutes early

Gentle Yoga is a 60-75 minute class. Please bring your own mat. If you don't have a mat, one can be provided.

Gentle Chair Yoga is a 45 minute class. No equipment or previous Yoga experience needed!

Both classes are led by JoAnne Monahan, a certified Kripalu and Chair Yoga Instructor.

If you are new to coming to Yoga, please email JoAnne at [email protected] or Betsy at [email protected] for information before coming for the first time.

Men’s Ministry

Wednesday, March 27

8:30AM in Sacred Grounds

Come and gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!

Call Ken for more information at 215-219-8484.

Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesdays every month.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Thrivent Financial distributes some of its charitable grant funds through Choice Dollars.

Thrivent Financial members have until March 31, 2024 to direct their 2023 Choice Dollars. Please consider directing them to Gloria Dei Church.

You may:

Speak with your Thrivent Financial Advisor.
Click HERE for information on how to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars.
Click HERE to go to Thrivent Choice online.
Call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.

Thank you for your consideration!

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought you the March 24, Palm Sunday worship service.

Tech Team:

Rick Graber
Mike McNulty-Bobholz
James Sylvester

Musicians:

Gary Burger, bass
Angela DiPalantino, guitar & vocals
Vinny Feliciano, drums
Aiden Fell, guitar
Jamie Johnson, baritone
Mary Jones, keyboard & vocals
Chris Schmer, Praise Band Leader

What a fabulous

Easter Egg Hunt and

Palm Sunday Brunch!

A great time was had by all in church, in Sunday School, at the Easter Egg Hunt, & at brunch.

Thank you to the organizers and to all of the volunteers who helped make this day a huge success! We couldn't have done it without you!

Mark Your Calendars

Sunday, April 7

ONE 10AM Worship Service

4PM Celebration of Ministry Worship Service followed by a Community Dinner

Stay tuned for more details and signups

One House at a Time (OHAAT) DREAM BIG Campaign:

March 2024

Help give warm beds to area children so they can Dream Big!

During the month of March, Gloria Dei will be collecting the following:

New Twin Sheets (most needed item)
New Pillows
New Blankets
New Individual Children’s Toothbrushes

Other ways to help:

Click on the following links to order a bedtime item from one of OHAAT's wishlists: Target, Amazon, Walmart
Click HERE to donate funds directly to OHAAT.

Bring your donations with you to church on Sunday or to the church office during the week

Set up Online Giving in the Church Center App!

Online giving is fast, easy, and convenient! Through the app or website, you can give one time or set up a recurring donation.

Click HERE when using your phone to download the app.

Click HERE when using your computer to go to the web-based version.

Click HERE to watch a 1-minute video on how to give online using the new giving software.

Click HERE to donate online in our new giving platform.

Please contact the church office if you have any questions at [email protected] or 215-947-8200.

Limited-edition Easter cards are available for gifts from ELCA Good Gifts.

Choose your gift, get a card, and make a difference! Your gift supports the ministries of the ELCA.

Click HERE to get started.

Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 2

2-7PM in Christian Fellowship Hall

To schedule an appointment:

Click HERE
Go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter ArtisHV in the “Find a Drive” box
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

This drive is being hosted by Artis Senior Living.

Thank you for helping save lives!

Volunteer Form

Thank you for making a difference in our community! We're excited to partner with you. Please answer some questions on the volunteer form so you can get connected to the right team.

Click HERE to fill out the Volunteer Form online. There are also some paper copies of the form available in the Chapel and Sanctuary.

Laurel House 25th Annual Gala

Saturday, April 13 at 6PM

Sheraton Valley Forge

Please join Laurel House to Light the Night for Hope & Healing and enjoy a fabulous evening of dinner and dancing. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will fund Laurel House's lifesaving programs and services for survivors of domestic violence.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.