There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS…
Church-Wide Picnic at noon on Sunday, June 9 featuring chicken barbecue prepared by George Dohner and crew. What will we celebrate? Mission Possible: Room to Grow – Commitment Sunday and the ministry of Pastor Melaina for her departure Sunday. Don’t miss the celebration! Visit our table in the Gathering Place on Sunday or Register HERE Today. [Read More]
Join Our 2025 Day of Service Planning Team – We need your creativity, ideas, and energy! We will meet monthly to select partner organizations, activities, and goals. If you are interested, please send an email to the Day of Service Team. Let’s make a difference together! Visit our table in the Gathering Place after worship this Sunday. [Read about this past year’s Day of Service]
Steps of Hope is an Education Center for children ages 3-14 located in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. We believe that education is the way to change the course of a child’s life. Visit our table in the Gathering Place and see God’s love in action – whether through child sponsorship for education and meals, home repairs, or medical outreach – let’s make a difference.
Collection for Migrants – Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group is partnering with Capitol Hill UMC in Washington, D.C. to provide hygiene kits and other supplies to migrants who are sent by bus from Arizona and Texas. During the month of June, the group will be collecting hygiene items, socks, underwear, and backpacks. Pick up a flyer in the Gathering Place for more details.
ACT NOW…
Alphabet Soup
Glen Mar’s first Reconciling Community, Alphabet Soup is celebrating Pride Month and the recent changes in the UMC. Stop by our table in the Gathering Place for a high-five or a hug or to learn more. For more information, email the Reconciling Ministry Team.
Hosts Need for Dinner & Movie Nights
Families are needed to host our summer high school youth weekly gathering to eat dinner together then watch and discuss a recent movie. We will be meeting on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 10pm. Hosts need to provide dinner for 12ish youth and have a TV space for the same size group. Youth will bring money to help pay for dinner. We need hosts on June 18, July 2, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, & 20. To volunteer or for a list of movies, please contact D.C. Veale.
800th Habitat Home Milestone & Dedication – Wednesday, June 12 at 12:00 pm
We Have 800 Reasons to Smile! Glen Mar crew and supporters are invited to join Habitat in celebrating this amazing milestone – as well as six more first-time homeowners. Sign up to be a part of the celebration – Register today! [Learn More]
Glen Mar Early Learning Center – Registration Now Open
Registration is NOW OPEN to the community for the Glen Mar ELC. We are busy planning our 2024-2025 school year. We offer full-day care for infants through 5 years old. Check out our website for more information and to schedule a tour today! [ELC Website]
Habitat For Humanity
Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? You are welcome to join us, either way. Please be 16 or older to work on a Habitat site. We work the second Saturday of every month. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.
Social Justice Group
We usually meet on 2nd Tuesdays, but will not be meeting this month. For more info, please email Jen Rowell.
Experiencing a Difficult Time
If you are experiencing a difficult time — emotionally, spiritually, or relationally — you don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers and they are here for you. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry team. [Learn More]
UPCOMING EVENTS…
1st Summer Concert – Monumental Brass Quintet – Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm
Join us in the Spirit Center at Glen Mar! This quintet is known for playing Renaissance, jazz, and contemporary chamber music with energy and spirit. [Read More]
Youth Group June 2, 5:30-7 pm
Join Pastor Mandy for Hot Topic Night! The Bible has been called “The Good Book”—yet it’s pretty hard to understand, use and apply to Real Life. Is it a history book? Is the Bible true? I’ve heard the Bible called “God’s Word….”what does THAT mean and how do I use it? Bring $5 for dinner.
ALSO – Don’t miss the last youth group of the year on Sunday, June 9 – Bubble Ball – a giant balloon of awesomeness that lets you run into your friends without getting hurt.
HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, June 4 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 info email Rajan Gupta.
Zachary Costello Concert – Monday, June 10 at 7:00 pm
Glen Mar’s own Zachary Costello will be giving a live Saxophone Concert on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm in the Spirit Center. Zachary is a dynamic performer known for his genre-blending performances and captivating presence. Enjoy pieces from Maslanka, David, Scott, Decruck, Ishikawa, and more. The concert is free and light refreshments will be provided afterward.
Dancing Needles – Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 pm
Join us for our last meeting of the season. We’ll start back up in September. We meet in Room 144 to knit, crochet, and share together. Donations of yarn are always welcome.
Next Baptism/New Member Sunday is June 16
Baptism/New Member Sundays happen on the 3rd Sunday of the month. If you are interested in having a baptism, please fill out a Baptism Form. If you would like to become a member, please sign up for our next New Members Class: Lunch w/the Pastors or contact Pastor’s Assistant, Mary Ellen.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 pm
Looking for a safe space where you can be yourself? Alphabet Soup is a reconciling community, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness, and welcoming and affirming ALL people. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in Room 124. Learn more at glenmarumc.org/community-groups/ or contact RM*@********MC.org.
The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet – Friday, June 21 at 7:00 pm
The quartet will perform a free concert, followed by a jam session—BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS! The quartet will play traditional and original music. This is the second offering in Glen Mar’s 2024 Summer Concert Series. [Learn More]
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – June 22, 2024 – 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 SignUps, Visit Our Blog.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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