There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHTS
- Christmas In July? JTB is coming! Dates for the 2023 Journey to Bethlehem Experience will be Nov 30 through December 3, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Mark your calendars now! And return your costumes! If you want to help plan this year’s Greatest Story Ever Told, please contact the JTB Team!
- Join us on Friday, August 4 for the Final Summer Concert! Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble will take the stage at 7:00 pm, Friday, August 4 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]
- Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, August 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Do you have kids in preschool through middle school? We are a small group that meets every 1st Saturday of the month. This is a great opportunity to make friends with other families with kids at Glen Mar! Bring the whole family, a dish to share, and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
- 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.
- Backpacks for Baltimore – Collecting Donations until August 10, 2023 – It’s that time of year again! Glen Mar is supporting our partners at Resurrection West in collecting backpacks and school supplies for school children in Baltimore. The collection starts on July 30 and will run until August 10. Pick up a school supply sheet in the Gathering Place on Sunday. [Read More]
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]
New Young Adult Group: Starts Sunday, August 6 at 5:00 pm
Find community & support among fellow 21-25 year olds – 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 on either group, contact Pastor Heerak.
Intro to Modern Square Dance!! Friday, August 11 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Join us at Glen Mar Church in the Youth Lounge for this free dancing event! No experience necessary—if you can walk, you can dance. Couples & singles are welcome. 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]
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, August 26 – 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day Resource Center (DRC), Glen Mar provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. If you’d like to contribute to the potluck menu, help serve on site, or even view future Sign-Ups, please visit our Blog. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future Sign-Ups by emailing Jo Ann Kohler [Read More]
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
Coming This Fall – Sunday Night Youth Group, new and improved. Sundays from 5:30 to 7 PM starting September 10. Learn more at the Kick-Off and Parent Meeting on Sunday, August 27, at 5:30 PM. Learn more and RSVP for the Kick-Off [Read More]
Save the Date! MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT – October 20-22.
Great news! We are bringing back the Middle School Retreat. This year’s retreat for 6-8th graders will be October 20-22.
WANTED: Safe Sanctuaries Trainers
Help teach kids, youth program leaders, and volunteers how to keep our young people safe. Contact Jen Rowell for details.
