Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - Knoxville

04/18/2026

Please pray for the Hill family!

Email from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church How You Can Help The Hill family needs your prayers and support Bret Hill, a dear friend of Dawn Bobo, passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon, leaving behin

04/16/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month....

04/16/2026

"...Hunger doesn't take a day off, especially for the children in our community. Through our Kids BOOST program, every child who visits a FISH pantry receives their own kid-sized bag filled with healthy, nutritious, and organic snacks like fruit, yogurt, and whole grains. We believe every child deserves the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive. "

Hunger doesn't take a day off, especially for the children in our community. Through our Kids BOOST program, every child who visits a FISH pantry receives their own kid-sized bag filled with healthy, nutritious, and organic snacks like fruit, yogurt, and whole grains. We believe every child deserves the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

If you need immediate food assistance, go to fishpantry.org for the location of the nearest free food pick up pantry. No I.D. or other qualifying information required.

04/16/2026

"Trauma need not have the final say..."

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a pastoral message for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

"April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, I invite us as a church to be the people we are called to be — witnesses to God’s desire for the well-being of all, especially the vulnerable children and adult survivors in our midst.

At least 1 in 7 — and as many as 1 in 4 — children in the United States experiences abuse or neglect. Many of them will face lifelong consequences of physical and emotional trauma, including higher rates of depression, thoughts of su***de, substance abuse, and even cancer and heart disease. When the church has failed them, many others will face the deep spiritual trauma of guilt and of anger toward the church and God.

But it does not have to be this way. Trauma need not have the final say."

Read the full message through the link in the comments below.

04/16/2026

"..Stay connected with the Southeastern Synod by liking, sharing, and following our social media pages! Your engagement helps spread our mission, build community, and keep everyone informed about important events, resources, and updates. Join us in sharing God’s love—follow us today and invite others to do the same!"

Stay connected with the Southeastern Synod by liking, sharing, and following our social media pages! Your engagement helps spread our mission, build community, and keep everyone informed about important events, resources, and updates. Join us in sharing God’s love—follow us today and invite others to do the same!

04/09/2026

We are honored to partner with FISH Hospitality Pantries in South Knoxville!

Did you know that just $5 can feed a family of four for three days? Thanks to our special partnerships and donated items, FISH is able to turn small donations into major relief. When you give to FISH, you aren't just donating money—you’re putting 20 pounds of nutritious food directly into the hands of a neighbor in need.

If you need immediate food assistance, go to fishpantry.org for the location of the nearest free food pick up pantry. No I.D. or other qualifying information required.

04/09/2026

Gloria Dei turned 70 on Palm Sunday! We are blessed to serve families in South Knoxville.

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Plan ahead for the time change!

Who's ready for longer days and later sunsets?

02/26/2026

Congratulations Elana Meyers, Taylor, a member of our Southeastern Synod flock who took home the Gold in the Olympics.

One of the greatest to ever do it. 🥇

At her fifth , Elana Meyers Taylor has captured her first-ever gold.

02/26/2026

Sunday is "Bold Women Sunday"

Women of the ELCA offers free, downloadable program resources—in English and Spanish—to help you grow in faith and engage in ministry and action.

02/26/2026

Coffee & Conversations is on hiatus during Lent and will resume April 9th.