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
August 23, 2026 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 21
Alleluia. You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Alleluia.
Matthew 16:16
Gospel Acclamation
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 21
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 21
Prayer of the Week
O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life.
Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Prayer of the Day for Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 21.
Readings for Sunday
August 23, 2026 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lectionary 21
Complementary First Reading
Isaiah 51:1-6
Complementary Psalm
Psalm 138 (8)
Second Reading
Romans 12:1-8
Gospel
Matthew 16:13-20
Semi-continuous First Reading
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Semi-continuous Psalm
Psalm 124 (7)
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
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A bold daily reminder from Romans 8:31 for encouragement, witness, and steady faith.
Romans 8:37
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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