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WORSHIP THIS WEEK: How do we live as a healthy community at times when we’re being our most messy human selves?  That’s a question we’ll explore in Sunday’s readings as Jesus and Moses challenge us to imagine new ways of being community.  Join us on Sunday, September 29 at 10:00 in our physical sanctuary at 300 Shunpike Road or in our digital sanctuary for worship: https://www.youtube.com/live/FX2zs-mj0L8?si=WcNUp9AtCdx8BIRE

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Bring your beloved creatures – furry, feathered, scaly, slithery, or stuffed – to the front lawn of the church on Sunday, September 29, at 1:00 for a Blessing of the Animals. We’ll celebrate the ways that these animals embody the love of God in our lives.

Gloria Dei Welcome Statement (adopted June 2024) - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates that each person is created in the image of God, and God’s wide embrace holds all of us. We trust in a living God who, by the power of the Holy Spirit, continually renews and transforms us.  That Spirit holds us in relationship with God and with each other.  We invite you to share in ministry here, bringing all of who you are, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race and ethnicity, age, marital status, faith journey, economic circumstance, immigration path, physical and mental health, and any other identity God has given you to shine your light in the world. We believe that we are called to follow Jesus in serving our world and our community: welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, loving our neighbors, and working for justice.  We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation, committed to the full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQIA+ people and to the ongoing work of racial equity. There is a place for you at Gloria Dei. We welcome you – your identities, your histories, your stories.  We celebrate your unique and holy gifts as we grow together in faith: created by God, saved by Christ, and nurtured by the Holy Spirit.

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others, call 988 or one of the national crisis resources below.  There are also resources here for people who are experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, and sexual assault.

988 (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline): Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.

1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255): This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Crisis Text LineText “MHFA” to 741741: Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.

The Trevor Project Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678 – https://www.thetrevorproject.org: Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline: SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline: This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – TTY: 1-800-487-4889Text your zip code to:435748 (HELP4U)

New Jersey Mental Health Cares: https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (New Jersey chapter)
https://www.naminj.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE or TEXT: LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.thehotline.org/

Online Group AA
https://www.onlinegroupaa.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Sexual Assault Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/

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Join the fun this summer as we experience the ride of a lifetime with God!

Rafters will explore how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives. Rolling River Rampage VBS is for children who will be 4 years old by October 1, 2018 with the oldest completing Grade 5 in June.

Monday through Thursday, July 16-19, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm

Click here for registration form:

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