Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

06/08/2026

🔎 Starting off your week with a game of hide & seek!

Can you find the mini Jesus in every picture? 👀

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

This is your sign 🪧

We'll see you at church 😎

06/05/2026

Earlier this week, we asked you to comment the worship songs you've had on repeat, and you delivered!

🎵Introducing the GDLC Worship Collective Playlist—a collection of our Church body's favorite songs in one place. We all have different tastes and favorites, so this is a fun way to hear songs you maybe haven't heard before, and who knows? Maybe God will really speak to you through one of them!

We hope this playlist brings you some joy in the mundane.

🎧Happy listening!

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VqxQxJszZrsb2vqZIXv3o?si=K3dutLiTRSKz5LwGGRyUdQ

(Also available at the link in our bio!)

06/04/2026

God's love for you isn't conditional. It doesn't fluctuate day-to-day or when you slip up. It's steadfast and unending. You don't have to keep your guard up or put on a mask of perfection because Jesus already did "the perfect" thing in your place.

💛 By His grace you are saved, and by His grace you are loved beyond measure.

06/03/2026

There isn't a scenario you could possibly think of that results in you being unworthy of God's love. He sees you where you are and loves you immensely.

Like a father encouraging their child to jump into the pool for the first time—"Don't worry, I'll catch you! I promise!"—God is waiting for you with his arms outstretched wide.

06/02/2026

Not everything that feels urgent is actually important.

In the story of Mary and Martha, Martha was busy with preparations, doing what looked necessary and responsible.

But Mary chose to sit at the feet of Jesus. And Jesus called that the better thing.

In a world that celebrates constant movement, it’s easy to confuse activity with devotion.

But true devotion isn’t found in doing more for God, it’s found in being with Him first.

Presence comes before performance,
and peace is found at His feet.

06/01/2026

What worship song has been on repeat for you lately? 🎧🔥

We’re building a Gloria Dei favorites playlist from everyone’s answers this week!

Drop ONE song in the comments—we’ll add as many as we can and share the full playlist at the end of the week.

05/29/2026

Yes YOU! Come worship with us (and bring a friend)!

We're conveniently located in the Des Moines Metro at 8301 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA!

PLUS we have SIX different services to choose from:
📍FLC: Sat @ 5 PM, Sun @ 9 & 10:30 AM (Contemporary)
📍 Sanctuary: Sun @ 7:30 AM (Traditional), 9 & 10:30 AM (Blended)

(and who can pass up free coffee?)