There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHTS
- Final Summer Concert – Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble will take the stage on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7:00 pm in the last event in Glen Mar’s 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy these world-class musicians and dancers who will showcase the intricate footwork and lively rhythms of different cultures. Invite your friends to this free event. [Read More]
- New Young Adult Group for 21-25 Year Olds: Starts Sunday, August 6 at 5:00 pm –Find community & support among peers at the same life-stage as you! If you are older and wish to connect with peers, consider Snack Pack—a group of post, post college-aged adults who meet Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm at Glen Mar. For more information contact Pastor Heerak.
- Intro to Modern Square Dance!! Friday, August 11 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Glen Mar Church. No experience necessary—if you can walk, you can dance. Couples & singles are welcome. This is a free event. Get your steps in and BLAST away the calories. Reduce the stress of your day and find new friends. Bring your own reusable water container. Join us for a night of fun and dancing and see why square dancing is known as “friendship set to music!” [Read More]
It’s nearly time for August Family Worship!
This year, we will learn how change is an important part of our growth and transformation; we are being shaped and re-shaped again and again. Please sign your family up to be worship leaders. For less “up-front” ways to help like greeting or ushering, let us know you are interested.
Sandtown Food Drive: July 23 through August 6
Glen Mar is collecting food items for people served by the Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore. Ames, located in the Sandtown area of Baltimore, is a long-time partner of Glen Mar, and serves its community with food, clothing, and employment assistance. We will collect items from 23 July through 6 August. The list of items is available on the spotlight table in the Gathering Place.
“No Strings” Choir – Sunday July 30 at 9:30 pm Worship
Love to sing? Interested in trying out Choir but not ready to commit? Already in the choir and still wanna sing? Join our “No Strings” Choir and learn a song or two or three for the Sunday, July 30 Worship Service. Simply join choir practice on Thursday, July 27 at 7:00 pm in the Music Suite. If you have questions, contact Sophie Hong.
HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 pm
We meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. We have hybrid meetings both online and in person on first Tuesdays at Glen Mar and on ZOOM only on third Tuesdays. For more information, email Rajan G.
New Member Class: Lunch w/the Pastors – Sunday, August 6 at 12:30 pm
Join us for a special New Membership Class – for people who want to join Glen Mar Church! Have you been attending a while, love it at Glen Mar, but haven’t become a member? Join us for a special New Member Class and lunch—on us! We would love to meet with you in person and discuss becoming a member. This is an informal gathering where you can get to know our church leadership and ask any questions you may have about our church – and we get a chance to learn about you, too! Please let us know you would like to join us in advance. [RSVP]
Handbell Workshop – Sunday, August 27 at 10:45 am
Want to try ringing handbells? Learn some basic techniques and even play a song. Open to adults and youth (6th grade and older). For more information contact Sophie Hong.
Fall 2023 Youth Group Kick Off!! – Sunday, August 27 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Mark your calendars and join us for dinner and games while we get pumped up about the Sunday night Youth Group starting back up this fall! [Read More]
WANTED: Safe Sanctuaries Trainers
Help teach kids, youth program leaders, and volunteers how to keep our young people safe. Contact Jen Rowell for details.
