Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Leesburg, Florida

Gathering in Christ

. . . Sharing His Love

Born in 1952, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Our mission statement is

Gathering in Christ
. . . Sharing His Love

Gathering in Christ, we celebrate Holy Communion weekly and practice what is known as "open communion."   Members or not, all are welcome to the Lord's table.

Thus far in 2008, Gloria Dei members have shared Christ's Love through contributions to the Community Hunger Project, Habitat for Humanity, Souper Bowl Sunday, the Hudian Village School Project, and the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. In addition, a 487 pound shipment of quilts, health kits, school kits, sewing kits, and bars of soap was sent to Lutheran World Relief. Preemie caps were delivered to the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, and paper goods were delivered to Mother's Love Day Care. Members also participated in the annual Crop Walk and in a Habitat for Humanity build in Lady Lake.

Gloria Dei Church Council

Incoming Gloria Dei council members are presented to the congregation for approval by the Nominating Committee each November. A term on council lasts for three years, and members can serve a maximum of six consecutive years. Council members' terms begin in January. Council members must be active full members of the church.

Officers are elected in January and serve for one year, with a maximum of two consecutive years.

The council meets monthly from September to May.

  A Brief History of Gloria Dei