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Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room

Next Sessions are on April 30

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 don't 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 at jpmonahan92@gmail.com or Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net for information before coming for the first time.

FINAL WEEK!

Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund

Ernest O. Goelz 2024 Scholarship Award

This scholarship is open to anyone with any type of continuing education plans beyond high school, no matter when you graduated.

Click HERE for the application!

Submission deadline is Friday, May 3.

Please address questions to Endowment Board Chair, Ginny Duffy, at duffy.ginny@gmail.com.

Cathedral Worship Service

Sunday, May 5 at 11:30AM

in the Sanctuary

Gather this upcoming Sunday, May 5 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.

The Labyrinth will be available in the Zabor Room

before & after all three services

on Sunday, May5, 2024

Are you looking for an opportunity to be still, meditate, and talk with God? Then you may find the Labyrinth an ideal way to do this.

While no experience is needed to listen for and talk with the Spirit, instructions for navigating the labyrinth are provided for newcomers and those perhaps needing a refresher. 

Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought you the Sunday, April 28 worship services.

Tech Team:

• Dave Barber
• Ken Barber
• Michael McNulty-Bobholz

Musicians:

• Aidan Fell, bass
• Angie DiPalantino, vocals & guitar
• Vinny Feliciano, drums
• Jamie Johnson, baritone
• Mary Jones, keyboard & vocals
• Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30)

Matinee & Munchies

Wednesday, May 8

12PM in Sacred Grounds

“Where Hope Grows” is May's movie

Bring your favorite beverage, we’ll supply the movie and munchies!

This movie is 1 hour and 35 minutes long.

Questions? Contact Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net or Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.

**Please note the later start time**

Lunch & Learn

Friday, May 17

12:30PM in Christian Fellowship Hall

Save the date! Sign-ups coming soon.

Questions? Contact Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net or Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.

Gloria Dei Flea Market

Saturday, June 1, 2024

8AM to 1PM

Gloria Dei Church Parking Lot

Vendor Spots cost $25 for 2 car widths

Click HERE to register today!

 This is a non-refundable, rain or shine event

Food & beverages will be for sale

Supported by Thrivent Financial

The New You Program is starting a new group at Gloria Dei that will begin on Thursday, May 23 at 10AM

New You is a weight loss and maintenance program using behavior modification and accountability. Click HERE to fill out the online application or call 484-846-4079.

Please indicate that you are interested in attending the Huntingdon Valley Group.  

Applicants must have at least 20 pounds to lose to qualify.

Join New You and begin leading a healthier lifestyle!

Set up Online Giving in the

Church Center App!

Online giving is fast, easy, and convenient! Through the app or website, you can give one time or set up a recurring donation from a bank account or a credit card.

Click HERE when using your phone to download the app.

Click HERE when using your computer to go to the web-based version.

Click HERE to watch a 1-minute video on how to give online using the new giving software.

Please contact the church office if you have any questions at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com or 215-947-8200.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, May 5, 2024

First Reading: Acts 10:44-48

Psalm 98

Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

Gospel: John 15:9-17

MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF

Lead Pastor: Brendan Galvin, bgalvin@gloriadei.com

Senior and Lay Ministry: Betsy Maier, betsy1344@earthlink.net

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; Jeff DeHaven, jcdwoodworker@comcast.net

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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