Worship Opportunities

We desire to worship God with our entire being, so we encourage you to explore the many worship opportunities at Gloria Dei.

Educational Times: We encourage families to worship together, so we make it conducive by inviting children to educational times on Saturdays at 5:50 p.m.; and Sundays at 8:20, 9:50, 10:20 and 11:20 a.m.

5:30 p.m. Saturday
Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center
This contemporary service offers a unique come-as-you-are worship experience on Saturday evening.  A gathering of celebration will be led by our worship team and band in the Family Life Center, inviting worshipers to lift anthems to our God. There will be time for intimacy with God, reflection on his promises and the opportunity to grow as his Word is declared. Communion will be offered on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Grace Place will be offered.

8:00 a.m. Sunday
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
This worship service is based on traditional hymns and liturgy. The music is organ led with offerings of special music, offertories and communion hymns led by the piano as well. Our special music groups and choirs perform on a regular basis. Communion will be offered the first and third Sundays of the month. Grace Place will be offered.

9:30 a.m. Sunday
Traditional Blend Worship in the Sanctuary
This service offers a blend of instruments, from piano and organ to brass and percussion. Large group choirs as well as small group vocal and instrumental ensembles offer special music. The liturgy is specifically designed to enhance the life of the believer, by supporting the current study of God’s Word at Gloria Dei. Communion will be offered the first and third Sundays of the month. Grace Place, Castaway and Senior High Bible Study will be offered. 

10:00 a.m. Sunday
Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center
This high-energy service offers a casual setting for those who enjoy a come-as-you-are contemporary environment. A gathering of celebration will be led by our worship team and band in the Family Life Center, inviting worshipers to lift anthems to our God. There will be time for intimacy with God, reflection on his promises and the opportunity to grow as his Word is declared via this video venue. Communion will be offered on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Grace Place will be offered.

11:00 a.m. Sunday
Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
This contemporary service has a unique style of its own as we combine the present day sounds of contemporary music with a worship band in the awe inspiring setting of the Sanctuary. This service includes uplifting songs of celebration as people gather together responding to our God. Communion will be offered the first and third Sundays of every month. Grace Place and Castaway will be offered. 

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Musical Offering

Get involved!

We are passionate about getting everyone involved in our music. Take some time and review all the opportunities and then check us out. If you would like to sing, play an instrument or bells, please contact Steve Kowbel at 276-1700.

If you are interested in performing a song for worship, please fill out the form at least two weeks before the desired date. If you are unsure of a date or song enter "any" in the appropriate blanks.

If you have not received an e-mail confirmation within a week, please contact Gale Webb..

Specific Musical Opportunities

Gloria Dei Chorale
Love variety? This choir will sing 1-2 times a month. If interested or for rehearsal times, please contact Gale Webb.

Gloria Dei’s Alleluia Ringers
If you have an interest in bells or are an experienced bell ringer, please contact Steve Kowbel.

Gloria Dei Worship Bands
Do you like the contemporary sound? Can you play acoustic or electric guitar, keys, drums or any other instrument? If so, contact Steve Kowbel to set up a meeting to discuss ways to plug in.

Worship Vocalists
Do you have a passion for contemporary worship? Is your heart moved through song? We are looking for individuals to work as a team to engage each other and the congregation in worship. If interested, contact Penny Schramm to set up a meeting.

The Arts: Drama, Painting Stage Design and Puppets
If you love the arts, we have a place for you. Whether you like drama or the visual arts, we are looking for creative and talented individuals who will add the art element to our worship experience. If you are interested, contact Steve Kowbel.

Production Ministry
The Technical Team exists for the sole purpose of investing ourselves in a ministry that will directly support and reinforce anything and everything that goes forth from this church requiring lighting, audio, video, graphics, and any other technical or stage support, in a manner pleasing to God and providing better reception and understanding by all those touched by our efforts.

Production/Technical Arts opportunities include projection, audio, video, camera operator, audio recording and technical support.

Information Technology opportunities include network support, tech support and peripherals and accessories. If you want to help, please contact. Chris Onsrud.

For more details of worship schedule and descriptions: click here.