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Sign up for Small Groups
Groups are beginning this week & next week!
Small Groups are weekly meetings of 5-12 people for discussions and fun activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community.
For this Small Group session we are chatting for 8 weeks about the book "The Hunger for Home: Food & Meals in the Gospel of Luke" by Matthew Croasmun & Miroslav Volf.
There are 4 different meeting days & times for Small Groups this Fall:
Click HERE to request a copy of the book. The suggested price is $15, but we are glad to provide you with three discount options.
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, September 24
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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Mum Plant Pick Up
Thursday, September 25 from 3-6pm
Friday, September 26 from 12-3pm
Thank you to everyone who purchased mums!
Pick up for your beautiful plants will be from the back deck outside Christian Fellowship Hall in the bell tower circle.
Funds raised from this sale will go towards Kids & Family Ministries.
Please contact Dana with any questions at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
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Gloria Dei Children Sing! & Music School
Any child ages 5-12 that loves to raise their voice in song is invited to join us. We will be learning singing techniques, musical theory, and rhythm training.
Rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:00-6:00pm in the Chapel. The choir will participate in two services, dates TBD.
Click HERE to register. Last week to sign up!
Please contact Aaron Harris at aharris@gloriadei.com with any questions and for more information.
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Tai Chi - weekly on Saturdays
Saturday, September 27
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.
Class will last for about an hour. We will be on the back deck outside of Christian Fellowship Hall (CFH), and in CFH if there is inclement weather.
You need not attend every week, but best progress is made the more you practice.
Click HERE to register. Please contact Paul at macdonpaul@comcast.net for additional information or to let Paul know of any physical limitations or issues before class.
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Worship Services on Sunday, September 28
8:30am: Traditional
10am: Contemporary
Join us for Dinner with Jesus! You’re invited to worship to hear Pastor Brendan as he continues with his sermon series. In the Gospel of Luke, some of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ ministry happen around a table. Whether dining with tax collectors and sinners, teaching in the homes of Pharisees, sharing stories of the Kingdom at banquets, or breaking bread with his disciples, Jesus shows us that meals are more than food- they're epicenters of grace. Click HERE to catch up on past sermons.
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.
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Gloria Dei Teens & Tweens
Sunday, September 28 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Calling all middle and high schoolers (grades 6–12)! Join us as we kick off our weekly Sunday evening gatherings filled with fellowship, fun, and friendship.
Whether you’re looking to connect with old friends or meet new ones, there’s a place for you here!
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OHAAT Fall Fundraiser
Wednesday, September 24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Well Crafted in Ambler
OHAAT is gathering friends, volunteers, and supporters to raise funds for the Beds for Kids program’s busiest season - September through December.
Enjoy refreshments, raffles, and great conversation while helping us make a difference.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click HERE to become a sponsor for the Beds for Kids Fall Fundraiser.
Well Crafted - 300 Brookside Avenue, Ambler, PA (map)
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Volunteer Meal Packing Event
Sunday, October 12
Following one 10am service in Christian Fellowship Hall
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.
This fun event is for every ability so anyone can volunteer!
Click HERE to register
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Trunk or Treat will haunt the church parking lot this year on Sunday, October 26 from 3–6pm! Don’t be scared… registration will appear soon!
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Fall Kickoff
Faith, Fellowship, & Fun!
Sunday, September 14
What a vibrant day it was! From beginning in worship to gathering in Sunday School and the Toddler Room, we were reminded of the joy of growing in faith together.
The celebration continued with a delicious lunch, plenty of dessert, and lively games. Families and friends enjoyed the ice cream truck and bounced with delight in the bounce house and through the obstacle course. We were especially delighted to welcome new families and faces to our celebration, growing our church community. What a wonderful way to connect and start the season together.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Fall Kickoff possible—your time, energy, and joyful spirits made the day truly special.
Thank you to everyone for bringing school supplies to support local families through Laurel House as well as food items for Somerton Interfaith Food Bank. We will continue to collect school supplies through the end of September. Click HERE for the list of needed items. Food collection for Somerton is year round!
We look forward to seeing everyone again!
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Somerton Interfaith Food Bank
Somerton always has need for the following items:
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
Click HERE to read Somerton's August thank you letter.
"Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping Somerton Food Bank a vital resource in the Far Northeast. With your support - and by God's grace - we are able to persevere in our mission!"
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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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First Reading: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 or Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Amos 6:1a, 4-7 or Psalm 146
Second reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
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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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