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At Gloria Dei, we believe the church isn’t just a building—it’s a community of people transformed by Jesus and on a mission to make Him known. We’re passionate about helping more people live life with Jesus every day and multiplying disciples to expand God’s Kingdom.
Our ministries are here to help you discover your unique calling, strengthen your faith, and build meaningful relationships. Together, we’re equipping men, women, and children to become like Jesus and live out their God-given calling as we equip Kingdom leaders into the world to share His love.
Wherever you are on your journey, we invite you to encounter Jesus through one of the many ministries of Gloria Dei and explore more of His grace and mercy as you experience the joy, purpose, and connection that comes from living fully alive in God’s grace.
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Gloria Dei is a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. As Lutheran Christians, we celebrate and live out three basic tenants of our salvation:
Our salvation is based on the free gift of God’s grace. Through His grace, God offers us a new start, and a new life in Him, in this present world and for eternity with Him in heaven.
God's gift of grace is received through faith in what Jesus has done for us. Jesus suffered and died, to purchase and win forgiveness and eternal life for each of us. Those who hear and believe this have the eternal life that it offers.
The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Deeply rooted in the Clear Lake community, Gloria Dei continues to thrive through faithful worship and vibrant ministry. Looking ahead, our greatest opportunity isn't simply increasing attendance or expanding programs, but cultivating a true culture of discipleship.
RELATIONSHIPS rooted in Jesus make life more fulfilling. John 15:12-13
WORSHIP AND BIBLICAL TEACHING open hearts to Jesus. Colossians 3:16
DISCIPLESHIP shapes people to live fully alive in Jesus. John 10:10
SERVING changes lives within Gloria Dei and beyond. 1 Peter 4:10
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We encourage and welcome families to worship together on Sunday mornings as well as time to grow in their faith in environments designed around their ages and learning levels. We have dedicated time on Sunday mornings for devotion and obedience to God's Word with age-appropriate discipleship for kids, students and adults between services from 9:45-10:45am.
Communion is generally observed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month in addition to special liturgical days such as Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and Easter.
Learn the basics about what a life with Christ looks like, learn about the history and vision of Gloria Dei and discover how you are wired for ministry.