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The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29. Happy Thanksgiving! | |
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Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room
Next Sessions are on November 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 do not 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 before coming for the first time for information at jpmonahan92@gmail.com.
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, November 27
8:30AM in Sacred Grounds
Gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!
Email Ken for more information at twobarbersjr@gmail.com.
Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesday every month
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Cathedral Worship Service
Sunday, December 1
11:30am in the Sanctuary
Gather this upcoming Sunday, December 1 for the monthly Cathedral worship service at 11:30am. This service will have Communion, traditional organ music, hymns, and a sermon.
The 8:30am Chapel service and 10am Contemporary service in the Sanctuary and online will take place as well with Communion served at both.
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Endowment Fund Grant Distribution
Application due: Sunday, December 1
Click HERE for the Endowment Fund Grant Distribution Request Form.
Individuals may apply for an education grant.
Religious, educational, and other nonprofit organizations may also apply for a grant.
The Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund exists to receive, invest, and distribute money for religious, educational, and other charitable purposes.
Click HERE to read the Endowment Fund Mission Guidelines.
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Socks for the Streets
6th Annual Sock Drive
EXTENDED! FINAL WEEK!
Gloria Dei is collecting NEW socks now through Sunday, December 1
Bring your sock donations with you to church on Sundays or to the church office during the week.
"Our mission is to warm the feet and hearts of those in need."
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OHAAT Beds for Kids Fundraiser
We've reached our goal of 30 Beds!
Help us continue to raise funds so more children will wake up in their own bed on Christmas morning!
Gloria Dei is partnering 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.
Now through December 8, Gloria Dei’s Endowment Fund will match all donations made!
Click HERE and select the Beds for Kids fund to make a donation online. Or send a check to Gloria Dei Church with Beds for Kids written on the memo line to 570 Welsh Road; H.V., PA 19006.
- Bunkbed & Bedtime Bags for 2 Children (delivered): $448
- Bed & Bedtime Bag for 1 Child (delivered): $210
- Bed Frame & Mattress: $125
- Bedtime Bag: $37
- Individual Items: $20
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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Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians, tech booth personnel, greeters, & ushers who brought you the Sunday, November 24 worship services.
Tech Team:
-Ken Barber
-Rick Graber
-Michael McNulty-Bobholz
-James Sylvester
Musicians:
-Dave Barber, percussion
-Vincent Feliciano, percussion
-Jonathan Frazee, vocals
-Jamie Johnson, baritone
-Mary Jones, keyboars
-Julie Menken, bass
-Chris Schmer, Praise Band Leader
-Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30)
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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 any of the following Saturdays & Sundays from 12:30-4:30pm:
- December 7 &/or December 8
- December 14 &/or December 15
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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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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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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MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
Lead Pastor: Brendan Galvin, bgalvin@gloriadei.com
Kids and Family: Dana Harrison, kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com
Tweens & Youth: Dana Harrison
Praise Band Leader: Chris Schmer, cschmer@comcast.net
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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