In November of 1981, a group of worshippers met at Anne Arundel Community College, and the result was the creation of Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church on College Parkway at Jones Station Road. Nearly 30 years later, this active congregation sponsors a variety of mission programs, including a community food pantry, Chores and More, a counseling center, programs for youth, and outreach to countries like Slovakia and El Salvador. Music is heard often throughout the building, with children's, youth, and adult choruses, as well as a handbell choir.