Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Gather in worship. Grow in faith. Serve in love.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church gathers around Christ through weekly worship, prayer, care, and faithful service in the Fontana community. Whether you are visiting for the first time or looking for a church home, you are welcome here.
Our Mission
This mission shapes how Gloria Dei gathers, prays, welcomes, and serves in Fontana.
Led by the Holy Spirit to Witness the Ways of Christ through God's Grace
Weekly Worship
A simple place on the homepage for the week's gospel acclamation and prayer shared with the congregation.
Weekly Gospel Acclamation
July 26, 2026 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 17
Alleluia. Many will come from east and west and will eat in the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia.
Matthew 8:11
Gospel Acclamation
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 17
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 17
Prayer of the Week
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy.
By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Prayer of the Day for Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 17.
Readings for Sunday
July 26, 2026 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 17
Complementary First Reading
1 Kings 3:5-12
Complementary Psalm
Psalm 119:129-136 (130)
Second Reading
Romans 8:26-39
Gospel
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Semi-continuous First Reading
Genesis 29:15-28
Semi-continuous Psalm
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (1) or Psalm 128 (1)
Latest Sunday Service
Come as you are and rest in the promise of Christ. We invite you to worship with us and hear the good news of God's grace for today.
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Watch our latest Sunday service.
Come as you are and rest in the promise of Christ. We invite you to worship with us and hear the good news of God's grace for today.
Ministry Statement
First-time guests can quickly find service time, location, contact details, prayer support, and a simple next step into the life of the congregation.
Music
A focused place for Gloria Dei music, including worship songs, devotional releases, and links out to YouTube or Songora when a track belongs off-site.
Songora
The_Diesel
A warm modern country praise song about Gloria Dei in Fontana, celebrating a small church with a strong faith and a sing-along message of worship.
What Shapes The House
Worship, prayer, and neighborly care shape the life of Gloria Dei.
Psalm 95
Sunday worship is the steady center of congregational life, gathering people around Christ each week.
James 5
Prayer is part of how Gloria Dei cares for people in ordinary life, crisis, grief, gratitude, and hope.
Galatians 6
The church welcomes neighbors, supports families, and makes room for people to belong before they have everything figured out.
Featured Merch
Browse a few Carry The Cross shirts here, then open the matching Etsy listing for checkout.
Romans 8:31
$30.06
Available in black and white
A bold daily reminder from Romans 8:31 for encouragement, witness, and steady faith.
Romans 8:37
$30.06
Available in black and white
A warrior faith shirt centered on the promise that we are more than conquerors.
Deuteronomy 31:6
$30.06
Available in black and white
A strong and courageous scripture tee for everyday courage and confidence in God.
Give
Generosity helps sustain weekly worship, congregational care, prayer support, and the church's everyday presence in Fontana.
Weekly
Worship support
Giving helps make weekly worship and congregational life possible.
Local
Neighborly care
Support goes toward prayer, connection, and care for people in and around the church.
Faithful
Steady ministry
Consistent generosity helps the church serve with care, clarity, and a steady presence.
Contact
Reach out for service details, congregational questions, directions, or pastoral follow-up. If you need prayer, use the dedicated prayer request form so the church can respond with care.
Reach the team
gloriadeifontana@gmail.com
(909) 822-7212
17220 Merrill Ave, Fontana, CA 92335