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Last Call for Small Groups!
It's not too late to join a Small Group! There are spaces still available in the following groups:
- Mondays at church from 5-6:30pm
- Mondays in Horsham from 6:30-8pm
- Wednesdays at church from 10-11:30am
Click HERE to sign up, select Groups in the app, or contact the church office at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com or 215-947-8200.
For this Small Group session we are chatting about the book Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World by David Kim.
Please purchase the book or borrow it from your local library as you are able. You may purchase one by clicking HERE.
This Small Group session will end the week of November 11.
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Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room
Next Sessions are on October 1
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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20s & 30s Beer and Pizza
Tuesday, October 1 @ Oreland Pizza
from 6-8pm
Let's be honest, it's hard connecting to others as an adult. So some awesome 20s-30s year-olds are meeting for pizza, beer, and meaningful connections.
The evening is simple- we're meeting at Oreland Pizza, ordering some pizza, and enjoying their beer tap wall (or whatever drink suits your fancy).
During our dinner we'll have a discussion on what it means to be our age in this time and how to manage the stress of it all.
The pizza is on us, so you don't have to worry about blowing your budget!
Be sure to register by clicking HERE so we know how many seats to save.
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Volunteer Meal Packing Event
Sunday, October 20
11am in Christian Fellowship Hall following ONE 10am Worship Service
Come for a fun, free, volunteer event that will address the issue of world hunger.
Gloria Dei Church is partnering with Rise Against Hunger and Thrivent to assemble over 10,000 meals to help families struggling with hunger around the world!
Click HERE to register or donate today!
Contact Rick Graber at (215) 837-3762 with any questions or for help with signing up.
No products will be sold at this event.
For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.
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Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians, tech booth personnel, & ushers who brought you the Sunday, September 29 worship services.
Tech Team:
-Ken Barber
-Aiden S.
-James Sylvester
Musicians:
-Dave Barber, percussion
-Gary Burger, bass
-Angela DiPalantino, Praise Band Leader
-Vincent Feliciano, percussion
-Jamie Johnson, baritone
-Mary Jones, keyboards
-Julie Menken, vocals
-Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30am)
Congratulations as well to the Sparks and Betz families on the baptism of Brayden Lucas Sparks!
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Cathedral Worship Service
Sunday, October 6
11:30am in the Sanctuary
Gather this upcoming Sunday, October 6 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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The Labyrinth will be available in the Zabor Room
before & after all three services
on Sunday, October 6
Does your spirit need a little lift? Could you do with some quiet time for contemplation?
If this is your first time to walk the labyrinth, rest easy as there will be information for you.
If you have walked the labyrinth many times, stop afterwards and use the supplies provided to do some journaling.
All are welcome.
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26
in the church parking lot
3pm - Cars arrive to decorate
4pm - Trunk or treating begins!
Click HERE to register as a Trunk Host, Trunk or Treater, or both!
Food and drinks are welcome.
The playground will be available for the children.
*Trunk Hosts*- Please plan to have enough items for 100 trick or treaters.
***Please no PEANUT PRODUCTS***
In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.
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Attention All Parents/Guardians of Children in Kindergarten Through 5th Grade!
We are excited to announce that Sunday School has started during our 10am service for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Upon arrival, parents/guardians will take their child/children up to the second floor for check-in using the stairs by Sacred Grounds.
This year we will begin a new curriculum called ORANGE. Each class will be filled with stories, music, lessons, crafts, and snacks.
The Nursery for infants through preschool is coming in the next few weeks! Thank you for your patience as we work to get this new ministry up and running.
Children are always welcome in worship services. Feel free to make use of the Prayground in the back of the Sanctuary or the Activity Bags hanging on the back pew during the service. Please also feel free to take an instrument with you to your pew.
Come join us!
Any questions, please email Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com
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Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering at Gloria Dei: it’s a fantastic way to get involved, meet new people, and contribute to our welcoming and supportive community!
Interested in volunteering as:
- a Sacred Grounds Snack Host
- a Sunday School Teacher
- a Sunday Morning Greeter
- an Usher
- an Altar Guild person
- Another type of volunteer?
Please click HERE to fill out the Volunteer Form to answer a few questions so we can connect you to the right team.
You can also click on Volunteer in the app. Paper copies are available on the tables at church as well.
Thank you for making a difference in our community!
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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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