Welcome to our Friendship Page

The following is a very partial list of opportunities to get acquainted with members and friends of Gloria Dei:

Monthly Events: We invite you to get to know the Gloria Dei Family through some of the monthly fellowship events.  Some of the monthly events include: Campouts, picnics, potlucks, Angels’ games, progressive dinners, Christmas caroling, movies, theatre, Hollywood Bowl, and more. Please click on the current newsletter for details. 

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2010: Palm Sunday pancake breakfast (March 28); Women’s Retreat (April 16-18); Luau Dinner (April 24); Campout (April 30-May 2); Synod Assembly (May 6-8); Thank You Banquet for Volunteers (May 16); Men’s Retreat (June 11-13); Angels’ Baseball Game (July 1); Vacation Bible School (July 12-16); Senior High Youth Trip (July 17-July 23); Junior High Trip (July 19-23); College Group to Belize (July 31-August 7); Church Beach Party (August 15); Concert at the Mission (August 22); Rally Sunday (September 12); Progressive Dinner (October 2); Blessing of the Animals (October 3) Trick or Trunk (October 24); Thanksgiving Feast (November 21); Sunday School Christmas Program (December 12); Chancel Choir’s Advent Musical Celebration (December 19); Christmas Caroling (December 19).

WOMEN'S MINISTRY OF GLORIA DEI: The mission of the Gloria Dei Women’s Ministries is to encourage spiritual growth and to develop lasting friendships among the women of Gloria Dei. Please see their site for the calendar and more information.  There are all kinds of opportunities for women to grow in faith and friendship--Bible studies, retreats, fun outings, games, "Ladies Night Out," and much more.  Please watch the monthly newsletter, the Sunday bulletin and patio signs for dates and more information. The Women’s Book Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month for discussion on a pre-selected book (dessert and fellowship included!). Meeting time is 7:00pm.  For more detailed information on all the Women's Ministries happenings at Gloria Dei, go to the Women's Ministry page on this website.

MEN'S MINISTRIES/EVENTS: The following are some of the events offered at Gloria Dei for men and their friends: Fantasy Football; Men's Breakfast (2nd Saturday of each month, 8am); Campouts; Special Events/Speakers--Superbowl Breakfast; Pancake Breakfast; Habitat for Humanity Projects; Running Club; Surfing Club; and much more coming...

The Men’s Non-Serious Bridge Group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 10pm in the Fellowship Hall at Gloria Dei. All experience levels are welcome!