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Companion Parish in Samé, Tanzania
In 2020, Gloria Dei engaged in a companion relationship with the Cathedral Lutheran Parish in Samé, Tanzania. The goal was to enhance our mutual commitment to the Christian faith through a relationship that is based on learning from and supporting one another. Both churches have task forces/ministry teams in their respective congregations dedicated to this goal. Our ministry team has been meeting on how to foster this relationship. This has included local meetings as well as virtual ones with our friends at Cathedral.
Learn more about our partnership and how you can get involved.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry
Gloria Dei is a partner congregation with Lutheran Campus Ministry at The University of Iowa. LCM offers worship, learning, spiritual growth, fellowship, and service to the world in Christ’s name.
The student center is located at 123 E Market Street (the corner of Market and Dubuque). The center is open on a regular basis for students to study, cook a meal, pray, or have conversation with friends and chat with Campus Pastor Sarah Goettsch.
To find out more, stop by the student center anytime, email lcm-elca@uiowa.edu, or visit their website.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Gloria Dei is a drop site for donations made to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) here in Iowa City. Come donate gently used clothing and new hygiene products any time during our regular hours. Anything that cannot be used by DVIP will be donated to Shelter House, Crowded Closet, Goodwill, or other organizations. Learn more about DVIP and what they do here.
CommUnity Crisis Center and Food Bank
We facilitate donations to the CommUnity Food Bank every week, year-round. Drop off non-perishable goods in the shopping cart near our front entrance and check out their website to see what they need most right now.
Iowa City Pride Festival
As an extension and practice of our commitment to welcoming, celebrating, and fully including all people, the community at Gloria Dei is proud to be a Gold level sponsor.
Water to Thrive
Water to Thrive transforms lives in rural Africa by working with partners and beneficiaries to bring the blessing of clean, safe water, connecting communities in need with supporters who have the heart and spirit to make a difference.