5th - 8th Grade - Confirmation

Confirmation Class (a/k/a Junior Youth Group) Currently meets every Sunday from 9:30-10:15 in the lounge. Students from 5th through 8th grades learn more about the faith they were baptized into with interesting lessons and discussions each week. Students are expected to attend classes, complete projects, and complete hours of service. At the culmination of their 8th grade year, students and their families will come together with the whole congregation to celebrate with them the affirmation of their baptism. Contact the church office for details on time and date of confirmation. 630-968-6231

High school & college

Youth Group

High School Youth Group currently meets every Sunday at 1PM. All students currently enrolled in High School are welcome to attend. We gather in the lounge for study and fellowship from 1-2:30. If you would like to join us virtually or if you have any questions please contact the church office (630-968-6231)

adults

MUSIC

Gloria Dei offers many opportunities for musicians of all ages and abilities to participate. Choirs and musical groups are listed below. If you’re interested in singing or playing a musical instrument in worship, please contact our Director of Music and we will find a place for you to participate.

For general inquiries please contact our Director of Music, Elizabeth Waldon. Elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org

FAITH CHOIR -TRADITIONAL CHOIR: HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT

Faith Choir provides liturgical leadership and anthems for the 8:30 a.m. service on most Sundays and festivals. Participation is open to all, and no previous experience is necessary.

Rehearsals
Wed: 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Choir loft

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM CHOIR: GRADES 2-8

Kids of the Kingdom is a choir for children in grades 2 through 8 in which music reading skills and basic theory are learned. All are joyfully welcomed and encouraged to participate!

Rehearsals
Wednesday: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

MERCY RISING - CONTEMPORARY VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL:  HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT

The band Mercy Rising provides musical leadership at the 10:30 a.m. service. This ensemble is open to experienced vocalists and instrumentalists. Our band currently includes voice, guitar, bass, and drums.

Rehearsals
Sunday: 9:50 - 10:15 a.m. - Nave

GLORIA DEI BELL CHOIR: YOUTH - ADULT

Gloria Dei Bell Choir is for those with previous hand bell experience and musicians who want to learn to play hand bells. Musicians of any age are welcome. This group plays monthly in worship at either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. services.

Rehearsals
Wednesday: 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. - Nave

BLESSED NOTES CHOIR: 2ND GRADE - 8th Grade

Blessed Notes Choir is open to people second grade and older interested in learning to play bells and chimes.  Basic music skills and hand bell techniques will be taught to anyone who wants to become a member.  From grade school to seniors, all are welcome.  Currently ringing with physical distancing, we are recording anthems to be played at several services during the program year.

Rehearsals
Wednesday: 4:15 - 4:55 p.m. - Nave