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Family Holiday Paint Night
Friday, November 21
6 - 8 pm
FINAL DAYS TO SIGN UP!
Paint the season merry and bright as you create a festive masterpiece! Choose from four adorable painting options.
All ages are welcome. Enjoy pizza and drinks on us!
Children 5 and under will need adult supervision. Adults are welcome to paint as well!
The cost is $20/painting, and 10% is being donated back to Gloria Dei! There is a 50% discount available if needed.
Click HERE to claim your spot and choose your painting. The deadline is Thursday, November 13, so grab your spot fast!
Questions? Email Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, November 12
8:30am in Sacred Grounds
Gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!
Email Ken at twobarbersjr@gmail.com for more information.
Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesday every month
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Homework Club: Snacks, Friends, & Getting Stuff Done!
Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm beginning Now through November 19
Meets in Sacred Grounds
LAST TWO SESSIONS!
Geared to students in grades 4–8, but all are welcome!
A supportive and relaxed space to tackle schoolwork with some friends, with snacks provided to keep everyone fueled up.
Elizabeth Anastasio will be there to help out and to answer questions - math and science are her specialty - so students can get extra assistance while they work.
With a background in meteorology and education, Elizabeth brings a life-long love of math and a passion for finding new and relatable ways to explain math concepts.
Click HERE to claim your seat!
Questions? Reach out to elizabeth.anastasio@icloud.com.
Are you a parent interested in helping out during Homework Club? Please email Elizabeth.
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Kevin's Koats Coat Collection
Now through Friday, November 14
Donations of new or gently worn coats for men, women and children are being collected in a drop off bin just inside the main Founders Way entrance by the food pantry shelves.
Bring your donations with you to church on Sunday, or bring them to the church office during the week between 10am and 2pm.
Kevin's Koats is one of the outreach missions of The Kevin From Heaven Foundation (KFH). The Foundation’s mission is to honor Kevin Flach, and his parents’ wishes, by providing assistance to those who are facing life altering events and who require assistance in overcoming the challenges they face.
Kevin was a student of Preschool Director, Melissa Whitman, so this foundation holds a special place in her heart. Gloria Dei Preschool has partnered with the KFH Foundation in getting to their goal of helping as many families as they can!
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Tai Chi - weekly on Saturdays
Saturday, November 15
9am on the back deck
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.
You need not attend every week, but best progress is made the more you practice.
Click HERE to register.
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Worship Service on Sunday, November 16
8:30am: Traditional
10am service: Contemporary
Join us for worship as Pastor Brendan continues his sermon series on Living a Generous Life.
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 (K-5) and Toddler Room (Pre-K & younger) is 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.
To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook Page, or YouTube page. Click HERE to catch up on past sermons.
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Gloria Dei Teens & Tweens
Weekly on Sundays | 6:00–7:30 PM
Calling all Middle and High Schoolers (grades 6–12), this is your night! Students come together for a mix of worship, real conversations, good food, and plenty of fun!
Click HERE to register — one quick step and you’re in!
Whether you’re looking to connect with old friends or meet new ones, there’s a place for you here!
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Feast of Justice
Community Choice Cupboard Night
Wednesday, November 19
3-7:30pm (arrive late if needed!)
Volunteers help guests who come in to shop for food. High School age and up can volunteer!
Click HERE to register for this fun volunteer opportunity! If you need to arrive late (by 5pm if possible), that is no problem, just indicate this when you register.
Next volunteer opportunity: Wednesday, December 10
Entrance is on Sackett Street. Ring volunteer entrance bell.
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Lunch & Learn
Friday, November 21
12pm in Christian Fellowship Hall
Topic: Tricked Again?! How to Spot Scams and Avoid Getting Tricked
Presenter: Det. Christopher Daniel. LM Police Department
Scams are becoming more frequent and far more sophisticated, targeting people through phone calls, text messages, email, social media, and even in-person contact.
In this Lunch & Learn, Detective Daniel will share real examples, common red flags, and simple steps to help you protect your personal information and finances.
This session will give you the tools to recognize a scam before you become a victim and stay one step ahead of fraudsters.
Pizza lunch and salad will be provided. Click HERE to register by Wednesday, November 19 so there is an accurate lunch count!
This community event welcomes everyone, no matter your age! Feel free to bring a friend.
Questions? Please contact Darice Eppinger at darice.eppinger@exprealty.com.
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OHAAT's Fritz's Sticky Buns Fundraiser
Order by November 21
Pick Up on Saturday, December 6
9am - 12pm
It's time for one of OHAAT's tastiest fundraisers! Order a half dozen sticky buns for $13, and $5 of sales goes to support the Beds for Kids program.
Click HERE to place your delicious order!
Pickup at OHAAT's Warehouse: 474 Pike Road, Unit C, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006.
OHAAT also has merchandise for sale! Click HERE to check out all the cool swag!
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Join our Toddler Room Team!
We are looking for caring people to help us create a safe, joy-filled space for our youngest members.
Now Hiring: Toddler Room Team (Paid Positions)
If you’ve got a heart for little ones, we’d love to have you join our staff!
Interested? Contact Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
Join us in planting seeds of faith, one little heart at a time!
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 9
Thank you all for attending the Congregational Meeting after worship on Sunday, November 9, and to all those who brought desserts to share.
Church Council elections were held. Congratulations to:
- Elizabeth Anastasio, Michael McNulty-Bobholz, Joann Simon, and Suzy Troemel on their re-election
- Ginny Duffy, Leo Henrysen, Paul Hrynko, & Bruce Joss on being elected
- And thank you to Dave Blanton, Dawn Frank, Gail Huber, & JoAnne Monahan for serving on Church Council these past several years.
We also approved a Resolution authorizing Church Council, working with the Property Team, to list and sell the 555 Welsh Road property. Click HERE to read the Resolution. If any member of the congregation who is (or who works for) a commercial real estate broker would like to be considered as listing agent in the sale of this property, please email Dawn Frank at drfrank1428@hotmail.com.
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Click HERE to read the approved 6-8-2025 Congregational Meeting Minutes.
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Click HERE to read various Salt & Light volunteer opportunities in the church's Programs, Teams, Ministries, & Missions Report.
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Click HERE for all of the financial information shared, including Current Balances, the Operating Budget, the Capital Budget, & the Preschool Budget.
Paper copies are available in the church office.
During this meeting, it was made known that the Gloria Dei owned burial plots will continue to be offered to the congregants through the end of this fiscal year - June 30, 2026. If you are interested, please contact Paul Mac Donald at macdonpaul@comcast.net. Plots are located at: Forest Hills Cemetery, George Washington Memorial Park, Hillside Cemetery, Sunset Memorial Park, & Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
Also discussed was the transition from prayer shawls to prayer blankets and baby blankets. A blanket is much more versatile in its use. If you know someone who recently had a baby or who is need of a prayer blanket, please contact the church office at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com.
A big thank you as well to Dawn Frank and the Hospitality Team
for taking care of lunch, set up, and clean up. Please contact Dawn at drfrank1428@hotmail.com if you are interested in being part of the Hospitality Team to help at future church events.
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Leave us a review on Google
We're so glad you chose Gloria Dei! A positive review from you can help others discover us, too!
Click HERE to leave a Google review.
Click HERE to donate to the Invitation Fund. This fund helps Gloria Dei engage with our community by assisting us with our online content & advertising, community events, and other useful invitation tools.
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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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