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Seasonal Worship

Celebrate the season with real people, authentic moments, and a community that wants to share hope and joy with you!

Service Times

Advent & Christmas Worship 2026

Advent Worship: Starting December 2nd-December 16th
12:15pm Sanctuary
6:15pm Sanctuary
Attend Online: 6:15pm

Christmas Eve Eve (December 23rd)
6:00pm Sanctuary - Traditional
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Sanctuary:    
11:00am  - Traditional
1:00pm - Blended Worship
3:00pm - Blended Worship
5:00pm - Contemporary
7:00pm - Contemporary
Attend Online: 3:00pm
Family Life Center:  
3:00pm - Contemporary
5:00pm - Contemporary 
Attend Online: 5:00pm
Christmas Day (December 25th):
9:00am Sanctuary

Holy Week & Easter Worship 2027

Parking & Shuttle Service:

During the Easter services, a shuttle service will be available from off-site parking at Urbandale Junior High.
We kindly ask that members and volunteers utilize this service if they are able, to allow more parking availability for guests.

Worship, connect, and celebrate—join us for weekend worship!

Gloria Dei is more than just Sunday services — it's a time for community, giving, and celebration.

Be Part of Something Special

There’s so much happening at Gloria Dei! From worship nights to outreach events, our Events page has all the details on how you can participate and make a difference together.

What to expect

Our services are relaxed and welcoming, with worship, Scripture, and a message centered on Jesus. Come as you are!

Kids & families

Little ones are welcome, but our nursery is closed during our special Seasonal Worship services. Grab an Activity Bag and make the service fun for them!

Plan your visit

8301 NW Aurora Ave. Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Phone: (515) 276-1700

Livestream info

Experience Seasonal Worship from home! Stream live on our app, YouTube, or Facebook and be part of the celebration.

There are so many events happening this season at Gloria Dei!

 From family activities to ministry gatherings, there’s something for everyone. Check out all the events on our Events page and sign up to participate—celebrating Christ’s birth is always more joyful when we do it together.
Events


Join us for worship during a weekend!

Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am
We hold services in two locations:
Family Life Center & Worship Center (Sanctuary)
Family Life Center: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am & 10:30am
Worship Center (Sanctuary): Sunday 7:30am, 9am, & 10:30am
Attend Online: Sunday 7:30am, 9am, & 10:30am
8301 Aurora Ave. Urbandale, IA 50322