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Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room
Next Sessions are on May 7
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 for information before coming for the first time.
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, May 8
8:30AM in Sacred Grounds
Come and gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!
Email Ken with any questions at twobarbersjr@gmail.com.
Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
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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.
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EXTENDED ONE WEEK!
Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund
Ernest O. Goelz 2024 Scholarship Award
It's not just for current high school grads! 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 10.
Please address questions to Endowment Board Chair, Ginny Duffy, at duffy.ginny@gmail.com.
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Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought you the Sunday, May 5 worship services.
Tech Team:
- Rick Graber (10)
- Michael McNulty-Bobholz (10)
- James Sylvester (10 & 11:30)
Musicians:
- Gary Burger, upright bass (10)
- Daniella Ceraso, vocals (10)
- Lisa Ceraso, vocals (10)
- Aidan Fell, guitar (10)
- Angie DiPalantino, vocals & guitar (10)
- Vinny Feliciano, drums (10)
- Kathleen Harrod, organ (11:30)
- Jamie Johnson, baritone (11:30)
- Chris Schmer, Praise Band Leader (10)
- Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30)
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Volunteer at Caring for Friends
Tuesday, May 14
5PM-8PM
at their northeast Philly location:
12271 Townsend Road
Anyone ages 12 & up, meet at Caring for Friends to prepare and package meals. Come late or leave early as your schedule allows.
Click HERE to sign up, or email Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com. There are also sign up sheets in the Chapel and Sanctuary.
Last volunteer date until the fall!
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Lunch & Learn
Friday, May 17
12:30PM in Christian Fellowship Hall
**Please note the later start time**
Chef Adam Ochs, owner of Chefs for Seniors
Come learn about an exciting new alternative to senior meal delivery services/meal kits with a one-of-a-kind, in-home personal chef service!
Adam will share a healthy lunch for all attendees and share a topic that will help us look at meal prep differently, especially as we age and have less people for whom to cook large meals.
This community event welcomes everyone, no matter your age!
Click HERE to sign up, or sign up on sheets in the Chapel and Sanctuary.
You must sign up so there is an accurate lunch count!
Questions? Contact Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
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Make a Casserole and/or Plate Meals
for Caring for Friends
We are repeating Mac & Cheese this month! Please make a Mac & Cheese casserole and bring it with you to church on Sunday, May 19. Please label your casserole and leave it in the refrigerator in the Christian Fellowship Hall kitchen, NOT the freezer!
If you have another Mac & Cheese recipe that you prefer, feel free to use yours, but WITHOUT MEAT. We are plating a vegetarian meal again this month.
Meal Assembly will take place on Monday, May 20 at 9:30AM in Christian Fellowship Hall. Come plate meal trays if you are able!
Click HERE for the recipe.
Questions? Text or call Ginny Duffy at 215-870-8261.
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Send in your Graduates' Photos!
Please send in photos & information of loved ones in your extended family who are graduating this year!
Whether it's from preschool, kindergarten, grade school, high school, college, or beyond, send in your pictures and information so we can celebrate with you!
Click HERE to submit the graduate's information and photo.
Please email jsuit@gloriadei.com with any questions.
Deadline to submit is Friday, May 24.
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Get Ready to Sell Your Treasures!
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
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Save the date!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 9
following ONE 10AM worship service
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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!
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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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