Goria Dei! Lutheran Church, Arnold MD
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Worship

     Our community life centers around worship, prayer, and service. You are always welcome at Gloria Dei! and are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. A Cry Room and a staffed nursery are both available.

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Pastor Ana at alter


Regular Sunday Worship Schedule

8:45 Gloria Dei Litergy
(Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays at 8:45 a.m.)

11:00 Lutheran Book of Worship
(Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 a.m.)

Children's Program

    During the sermon, at both the 8:45 and 11, the younger children are welcome to participate in the children's program led by one of the pastors or our youth director. The children are called up just before the sermon for an "official" send-off and then return during the hymn following the sermon.

Pastor Tom children's sermon
Pastor Connie "Stand With Africa"

Special Services

    A number of special services are held at various times throughout the year such as the "Stand With Africa" service, services remembering our sister churches in El Salvador and Slovakia, as well as various special music programs.

Holy Communion

     Holy Communion is celebrated Sunday morning, at 8:45 the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, and at 11:00 the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. At each of our communion services, there is the opportunity for private prayer and communion.

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