Welcome to Gloria Dei
A Church for Everyone

Gloria Dei Church is a dynamic, family-oriented community located in Huntingdon Valley, PA where faith is lived out through love, service, and transformation. Whether you’re searching for a church home for your family, curious about Lutheran beliefs, or simply looking for a faith community, everyone is welcome here.

A Legacy of Faith & A Future of Inclusion

For nearly a century, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has been a faith community in Huntingdon Valley where people come together to grow in faith, build meaningful connections, and serve others.

Founded in the 1930s in Philadelphia, our church has evolved into a thriving, family-oriented church in Huntingdon Valley, welcoming people from all backgrounds.

At Gloria Dei, we believe in an inclusive Lutheran community—one that values questions as much as answers and creates space for faith to grow, evolve, and transform lives.

OUR MISSION

Love All, Serve All, in Jesus’ Name.

At Gloria Dei, we believe faith is lived out through action. Our mission calls us to love and serve everyone in our church, our community, and beyond.

Here, you’ll find a safe place to explore faith, ask hard questions, and experience God’s grace in an authentic, life-changing way. Whether you’re stepping into church for the first time or reconnecting after time away, we invite you to be part of a faith community that truly cares.

Our Vision

Gloria Dei Church is a dynamic, family-oriented community that fosters growth and rejuvenation, offering a transformative experience rooted in our bold statement of faith.

  • Dynamic

    We believe faith is active, alive, and always growing. Our church is a place where tradition meets relevance, creating worship experiences that speak to today’s world.

  • Family-Oriented

    Whether you’re single, married, raising kids, or retired, we are a multigenerational church where everyone belongs.

  • Growth & Rejuvenation

    Faith should strengthen, heal, and inspire. At Gloria Dei, we create spaces for people to ask questions, wrestle with faith, and experience spiritual renewal.

  • Transformative Experience

    We are not just a church where you attend a service—we are a community where lives are changed, hearts are opened, and grace is lived out.

Our Bold Statement of Faith

  • We Believe

    that the questions are as important as the answers, that living the mystery is a more sacred position than church tradition and doctrine, and we strive to “love all, serve all, in Jesus’ name” as we proclaim our mystery of faith that:

    Christ died… Christ has risen… Christ will come again.

  • We Believe

    that the way we treat one another is the fullest expression of how we live out our faith.

  • We Find

    our approach to God through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who is our model for living, and we recognize the faithfulness of other paths which may also lead people to an experience of God.

  • We Stand

    in God’s grace, and we live that grace in our attitudes and actions toward one another.

  • We Understand

    the church as a community of people who together make up the body of Christ, as we strive to serve the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of others.

  • We Are Inclusive

    as Christ was, and welcome all people seeking a closer relationship with God.

What Do We Believe?

We understand that faith is deeply personal, and you may be wondering: "What do they believe at Gloria Dei Church?"

As a Lutheran church, we hold to the core tenets of Christian faith, while also embracing theological openness and inclusivity.

  • We believe the Bible is a living text that invites discussion, reflection, and understanding.

  • We believe in grace—that God’s love is freely given to all, not something to be earned.

  • We believe in asking questions and wrestling with faith, rather than offering simple answers.

  • We believe Jesus’ life and teachings show us how to live in love, justice, and service to others.

Our Statement of Beliefs:

  • We Are Lutheren

    We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Of America and believe in the creeds and confessions of the church. We affirm the Trinity, Scriptures, Sacraments, Book of Concord and Augsburg Confession, Priesthood of all believers, social responsibility of the church, etc.

  • We Are Saved by Grace Through Faith

    We are radically loved and saved by God. It's not what we do, but what God's grace has done, that saves us.

  • Faith Calls Us to Live Out Justice and Mercy

    We believe how we live our lives is a reflection of what we believe. Our faith calls us to love mercy and live out justice.

  • We Believe the Questions Are as Important as the Answers

    We are a church rooted in deep questions, studying, examining, and changing our minds. Together we struggle to love and learn, knowing that we're each on a different journey and God's love is bigger than our knowledge, doubt, or fear.

  • We're Open and Affirming

    We believe LGBTQ Christians are full members of the church and can serve as leaders or be married. This belief rests on a deep examination of theology, scripture, and tradition.

Experience Gloria Dei for Yourself

The best way to understand what makes Gloria Dei special is to experience it in person. Join us this Sunday and find a welcoming, open-hearted church where you can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and experience a life transformed by Jesus.