At Gloria Dei, grace is not just a word for us—it’s an experience that defines our community. We celebrate the fact that we’re saved by grace not by rules.
We’re proud to be a Reconciling in Christ congregation that fully affirms and welcomes LGBTQ+ people.
As a Christian community of faith we strive to follow Jesus’ example and welcome all people. Our goal is to be an inclusive fellowship of God’s people, breaking down the barriers which so often divide us: age, race, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, class, wealth, physical and mental abilities.
We believe that God is a mystery . . . a mystery, like our own lives, to be experienced and celebrated rather than a puzzle to be solved. That’s why we honor questions as much as answers. Together, we seek to explore the mysteries of faith, of our lives, and of the world around us.
In Christ, we have been called to serve the whole human family. We care for members of our own congregation and support them however we can. We also respond to needs in our community, nation, and around the world through contributions of time, money, and in-kind gifts.
Our lives and our relationships are gifts from God to be enjoyed and celebrated. We gather in worship and times of fellowship to enjoy the presence of God within us, in the world around us, and in our relationships with one another.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is a RECONCILING IN CHRIST congregation. We welcome all people without regard to racial or ethnic distinction, family status, age, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or differing abilities. We invite and encourage all people to participate fully in the life and work of our congregation.
The church needs to be a place that celebrates, supports, learns, and grows. It can’t stand still! The world and our lives are constantly changing. While God is a mystery, God is not far off but closer to us than we are to ourselves, as Augustine said. The life of faith is not about memorizing answers but living and exploring with the Spirit the questions we all encounter in our lives. Sometimes that brings joy, other times doubt, and sometimes burdens that feel overwhelming but Gloria Dei is a community where all those things can be shared.
Well, that’s what we strive for, but we don’t always get it right or do our best, which is why we also are a community of forgiveness. The important thing to know is that, as with Jesus, no one is turned away. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here. I hope to have the chance to meet you and welcome you soon!
