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Family Paint Night
Friday, May 15
6 - 8 PM
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!
Join in the fun and choose from four summer-inspired options!
Each canvas is $20 (a 50% discount is available) with 10% being donated back to Gloria Dei.
Pizza & drinks provided.
All ages are welcome! Children 5 & under will need adult supervision.
Click HERE to register! Last day to sign up is Monday, May 11!
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Attention all High School Seniors!
It's time for the Ernest O. Goelz 2026 Scholarship Awards given by the Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund. These scholarship awards are available to graduating high school seniors with any type of continuing education plans.
Click HERE for the application.
Submission deadline is Friday, May 15.
Please address questions to Gloria Dei Endowment Board Chair, Noeleen Ostapkovich, at ndost4566@gmail.com.
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Get Ready for a Day at the Ballpark!
Sunday, June 7
Buffet Start - 12:30 PM
Game Start - 1 PM
Join Gloria Dei for a fun day at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark!
Tickets are $28 per person and include a 90-minute, all you can eat, picnic buffet along with fountain soda and water.
Click HERE to purchase tickets online or see Lynn Donahue after the 10am service on Sundays.
Last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, May 17.
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Danny's House Bloom & Grow Bingo
Friday, May 22
6 - 9 PM
Christian Fellowship Hall
Join us for a night of bingo, food, raffles, and fellowship as we raise funds to help the women coming through the doors of Danny's House bloom in their lives and grow in their recovery.
Click HERE to register today!
Danny's House offers holistic support with dignity for women in recovery. Click HERE to learn more about to Danny's House.
Click HERE to see the video that was shared during the 10am service on Sunday.
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Gloria Dei Flea Market
Saturday, June 6
8 AM - 1 PM
Gloria Dei Church parking lot
It's time for the annual Gloria Dei Flea Market! This is a non-refundable, rain or shine event supported by Thrivent Financial.
Vendor spots are $25 (2 car widths). Vendors supply their own table(s), chair(s), displays, etc. and must remove all items at the end of the sale.
Food & beverages will be for sale.
Click HERE to claim your spot today!
We are looking forward to another fantastic turnout at this year's Flea Market!
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There's Magic at Gloria Dei!
Friday, June 12
6:30 - 8:30pm
Christian Fellowship Hall
Bring the whole family for an evening packed with food, fun, fellowship, & magic!
Be amazed by our very own, renowned magician, Mike Miller.
There will be pizza, hot dogs, snacks, and then… get ready for the MAGIC!
BYOB • $5 per person | $20 family max (4+)
Click HERE to sign up today!
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Yoga on Tuesday, May 12
in the Zabor Room
10 am - Gentle Yoga
12 pm - Gentle Chair Yoga
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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Tai Chi - weekly on Saturdays
9am: Tai Chi (ongoing class)
**NEW** 10am: Introduction to Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a centuries old form of gentle exercise, good for all ages. The practice requires no prior experience, just wear loose clothing and shoes appropriate to exercise in.
Click HERE to register for the established Tai Chi class.
Click HERE to register for the **NEW** Introduction to Tai Chi Class.
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Worship Service on Sunday, May 17, 2026
8:30am: Traditional
10am service: Contemporary
Join us for worship with Pastor Brendan preaching.
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 (grades K-5) and the Toddler Room (infant-PreK) are available during this service. Families may also make use of the Prayground in the Sanctuary as well as the Activity Bags hanging on the back pew.
On Sunday, May 24 of Memorial Day Weekend, there will be no Sunday School, and the Toddler Room will not be available. Children are always welcome in the service!
To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook Page, or YouTube page.
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Gloria Dei Teens & Tweens
Sundays from 6:00–7:30 PM
begin in the Chapel
Calling all Middle and High Schoolers in grades 6–12, come together for a mix of worship, real conversations, and plenty of fun!
Click HERE to register — one quick step and you’re in!
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Thank you to everyone who entered our Mother’s Day Giveaway as we celebrated the amazing mothers and women of Gloria Dei!
We are grateful for the love, strength, and care you share with our church family every day.
Congratulations to our five winners!
• Ruth Barber
• Danielle Gilchrest
• Linda Massa
• Carol Schermerhorn
• Amanda Vockeroth
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Thank you to everyone who donated to our Diaper Drive!
Your generosity will help support local families and little ones through our partnership with Family Promise.
We are grateful for your kindness and care for our community.
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Gloria Dei is a place for families to grow together
Your child’s faith matters to us, and we are committed to partnering with you to make church a place where kids want to be!
Click HERE to meet the Sunday School Teacher of the Month for May.
Click HERE to read the Curriculum Corner to see what the Sunday School kids are up in May.
Feeling Called to Serve This Summer? Join the Children's Ministry Team!
Our Children’s Ministry Team is preparing for summer, and we are looking for some helping hands!
Consider being part of the Toddler Room (this is a paid position) or volunteering for Sunday School.
Contact Dana to be part of planting seeds of faith, one little heart at a time.
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Our Gloria Dei Preschool Director, Melissa Whitman, informed the church leadership that she will be stepping down as Director at the conclusion of the school year.
We are so grateful for her years of faithful service and all the incredible work she’s given to our families. The preschool cares for the most cherished members of our community, our children. It’s sacred and important work. We’re going to miss her!
The HR committee, Church Council, and the Preschool Board will work together to hire a new Director in the coming months. Click HERE to read the letter Melissa wrote to the parents of the Preschool.
Click HERE for the Preschool Director job posting on Indeed.
If you are interested in Preschool registration, please reach out to the Preschool office for information and to schedule a tour by calling 215-947-8653 or emailing gdkids@gloriadei.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
Teens & Tweens: Brendan Galvin, bgalvin@gloriadei.com
Music: Aaron Harris, Music Director, aharris@gloriadei.com; Patrick Meeks, Assistant 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
Church Council: council@gloriadei.com
Tech Team: Ken Barber III; John Fafara; Rick Graber; Michael McNulty-Bobholz; Aiden S.; James Sylvester
Musicians: Dave Barber, percussion; Daniella Ceraso, vocals; Lisa Ceraso, vocals; Jonathan Frazee, vocals; Jamie Johnson, baritone; Mary Jones, keyboard; Julie Menken, bass
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm; Friday: 9:30am-1:00pm;
215-947-8200
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