Jesus shows us who God is, and in Matthew chapter twenty-five, there is perhaps no clearer instruction about the primacy of service toward others in God’s vision for creation. The community at Gloria Dei seeks ,to participate in God’s work by using our gifts, our effort, and our energy in service toward others following the example of Christ.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Here is a great resource for culturally-responsive food donations.

Here’s a list of items you might consider donating:

  • eggs

  • shelf-stable milk (Parmalat brand is available in our area)

  • butter or margarine

  • canned veggies, fruits, and beans with pull-tab tops

  • cooking oil

  • dried beans

  • basmati, jasmine, and brown rice (white rice is good, too - just remember many cultures don’t use the same type of rice that many Americans do)

  • coffee and tea

  • fresh produce

  • fresh meat and fish

  • bread (white and wheat)

  • flour

  • sugar

  • cake mix and frosting

  • spices - all kinds!

  • dish soap

  • feminine hygiene products

  • soap

  • shampoo/conditioner

  • toilet paper

  • paper towels

SNAP Grocery List

Free Lunch Program team serves a meal for approximately 100+ folks on the 4th Friday of every month. Click here to view the SignUp Genius through Dec 2025, which outlines the volunteer opportunities.

Click here to view SignUp Genius for Jan 2026-July 2026.

Learn more about the Iowa City Free Lunch Program, and see if you spot some faces you know!

Free Lunch Program

Wittenberg Steamroller (Gloria Dei’s Christmas music band) is back!  You can make the season brighter and more meaningful by participating in this fun musical organization – open to all (including 6th grade band students)!  (It’s helpful if the younger players have had at least one year of experience playing in their school band program.)  The multi-generational aspect of the program is part of what makes it meaningful.

Schedule:
Wed. Dec 10             7:15 – 8:30 PM
Sat.  Dec. 13              8:00 – 9:30 AM
Sun. Dec. 14              Play at 8:00 and 10:30 services

All rehearsals and the performance are done in the balcony at Gloria Dei. Please bring a folding music stand just in case we don’t have enough stands. Please note that there are only 2 rehearsals.  Please do your best to make it to both of them.

Wittenberg Steamroller Ensemble

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities