Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Bend, Indiana
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The People of Gloria Dei Welcome You!
Join Us for Worship and Fellowship!
🕊️ Holy Communion Service is on Sundays at 9 AM.
Weekly Activities at Gloria Dei:
📚 Bible Study – Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (During Lent)
Lenten Worship- Wednesdays at Noon in the Chapel at Gloria Dei during Lent
👉 Check our calendar below for more events and details!
Announcements for March 22 ✨
Announcements for March 22 ✨
🌼 Altar Flowers – Altar flower donations are accepted through the church office to honor or remember loved ones. The 2025 sign-up sheet is available in the Gathering Area.
🕯️ Sanctuary Lamp – The Sanctuary Lamp burns through March in honor of grandchildren Karl, Garrett, Mackenzie, and Sophia, given by Mary Ann Sorocco. The lamp is available for memorials or birthdays—please contact the church office if you are interested.
🧵 Blanket-Tying Event for Lutheran World Relief –
Augustana Lutheran Church (1133 Kilbourne St., Elkhart) will host a blanket-tying event for Lutheran World Relief from 10:00 AM to Noon on March 24, followed by a light lunch. We encourage all who are able to attend. If you plan to go, please contact Barbara Dietz (bdietz59@sbcglobal.net) so an accurate count can be made.
🐖 Barnyard Banks – Barnyard Banks are available at the chapel altar to support ELCA World Hunger.
📅 Next Church Council Meeting – Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM
🌿 Looking Ahead – Holy Week
Palm Sunday (March 29): 10:00 AM combined service at Hilltop Lutheran Church
with First English and Gloria Dei
Maundy Thursday: 7:00 PM service at Gloria Dei
Good Friday:
Stations of the Cross at noon at First English
Worship service at 7:00 PM at Gloria Dei
Easter Vigil (Saturday, April 4): 8:00 PM at Gloria Dei
Easter Sunday (April 5): Worship at 9:00 AM at Gloria Dei
💒 Gloria Dei Finances Update – March 💒
We’re grateful for the continued generosity and support of our Gloria Dei family! 🙏
Here’s a quick look at our February 2026 numbers:
💵 Deposits: $11,655
🧾 Expenses: $13,258
🏦 Current Checkbook Balance: $4,234
Here’s a quick look at our 2025 numbers:
💵 Deposits: $165,687
🧾 Expenses: $164,363
🏦 Current Checkbook Balance: $14,282
Your giving helps keep our doors open, our ministries active, and our mission alive in the South Bend community. ❤️
If you’d like to make a contribution or set up regular giving, click here or speak with a council member.
Every gift—big or small—makes a difference!
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, located at 225 East Haney Avenue in South Bend, Indiana, is a welcoming congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Led by Rev. Patrick Ballard, the church offers Holy Communion services on Sundays. The community is active in ministry, embracing Lutheran teachings and traditions to support spiritual growth and well-being.
Mission:
Our continued priorities will include an enhanced relationship with First English Lutheran Church, continuation of our social ministry, support of our neighborhood and community, and continuation of our rich heritage and liturgical tradition.
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