Celebrate the season with real people, authentic moments, and a community that wants to share hope and joy with you!
Service Times
Thanksgiving Services 2025
Thanksgiving Eve-Eve:
November 25th at 6:30pm Worship Center (Sanctuary)
Attend Online: November 25th at 6:30pm
Thanksgiving Day:
November 27th at 9:00am Worship Center
November 25th at 6:30pm Worship Center (Sanctuary)
Attend Online: November 25th at 6:30pm
Thanksgiving Day:
November 27th at 9:00am Worship Center
Christmas Services 2025
Christmas Eve-Eve
6:00pm Worship Center
Christmas Eve
Worship Center:
11:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
Christmas Day
9:00am Worship Center
6:00pm Worship Center
Christmas Eve
Worship Center:
11:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
Christmas Day
9:00am Worship Center
Family Life Center:
1:00pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
Attend Online: 3:00pm & 5:00pm
1:00pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
Attend Online: 3:00pm & 5:00pm
Easter Services 2026
April 4th:
5:00pm Family Life Center
Easter (April 5th):
Worship Center (Sanctuary):
6:30am - Traditional Sunrise
8:00am - Blended Worship featuring brass, choirs, strings and bells.
9:30am - Blended Worship featuring brass, choirs, strings and bells.
11:00am -Contemporary
Family Life Center:
8:00am - Contemporary
9:00am - Contemporary
11:00am - Contemporary
Attend Online: TBD
5:00pm Family Life Center
Easter (April 5th):
Worship Center (Sanctuary):
6:30am - Traditional Sunrise
8:00am - Blended Worship featuring brass, choirs, strings and bells.
9:30am - Blended Worship featuring brass, choirs, strings and bells.
11:00am -Contemporary
Family Life Center:
8:00am - Contemporary
9:00am - Contemporary
11:00am - Contemporary
Attend Online: TBD
Parking & Shuttle Service:
During both Easter and Christmas 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.
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
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.
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
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