There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
- Summer Mission Trips – The summer mission trips are right around the corner! There are opportunities to serve in North Carolina and Baltimore. Register ASAP!
- Praise Band Open Jam Session – Sunday, April 19, 12:15 pm. Do you play an instrument or sing? Come join us at our Open Jam Session April 19th at 12:15 pm in the Spirit Center. Contact Max if you are interested!
- Glen Mar’s Early Learning Center – serves children from infants through preschool, and we are currently welcoming families for the 2026–2027 school year! If you know a family who may be looking for care, spread the word!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
- AMES UMC Food Drive – Warmer weather is finally here, and that means Easter is right around the corner. In order to help our brothers and sisters from Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore, and our neighbors here in Howard County, Glen Mar will be collecting Easter food items. Please pick up a bag and list in the Gathering Place. We’ll be collecting items until 29 March (Palm Sunday). Thank you for all you do throughout the year to help local families in need.
- Holy Week & Easter Worship Volunteers Needed! We need ushers, greeters, coffee team members, welcome center hosts and communion servers. Please sign up in the Gathering Place or email the Pastors’ Assistant to let us know how you would like to serve!
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4. An event like this requires a lot of support! If you are interested in attending, contact Julie to see how you can help!
- VBS Volunteers – You can register now too! Make sure you complete the registration to make this year’s VBS the most memorable one yet! Questions? Contact Julie and sign up TODAY!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group – Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 pm. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except December) to educate ourselves on the many social justice issues to be addressed in our community and discern how to effectively engage and take action. All are welcome to attend this group.
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Dancing Needles – Thursday, March 12, 1:00 pm. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? We need you in our prayer shawl group! Donations of yarn are always welcome. If you know of someone you think may appreciate a prayer shawl/baby blanket or just want information, contact Lois Hildebrand.
- Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, March 14. Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.
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The Book of Esther – Monday, March 16, 7:00 pm. Voices of the Heart, the Metro-DC Guild of the Network of Biblical Storytellers International, invites you to an online telling of the story of Esther. Log in to the Zoom here.
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Lunch Bunch – Join us on Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place! We are a group of “seasoned citizens” who meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch! This month we will have George’s corned beef and cabbage!
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Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, March 17, 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. Contact Alphabet Soup for more information.
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Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm.
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Good Friday Cantata – Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm.
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:30 am. Enjoy a fun morning of egg hunting, crafts, games, and more. Register today!
- Easter Services – Join us on Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 5 for the Sunrise Service, our Traditional Service or our Contemporary Service!
SAVE THE DATE!
- Christian Summer Camps – The Baltimore Washington Conference offers sleep-away summer camps for 3rd through 12th graders at several nearby camps. Many Glen Mar kids and youth have enjoyed these camps over the years. Learn more here. Registration begins February 4.
- VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Registration for Rainforest Falls VBS opens on March first for kids and volunteers! Join us July 13-17th for a week of adventure exploring what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God. An extended option is also available for kids who need a full-day program. Contact Julie Metakes or visit the website for more information.
YOUTH NEWS:
- Youth Group – Tonight! 5:30-7:30 pm in Youth Lounge. Let’s celebrate God’s creation by painting a sunset, enjoying some snacks, listening to relaxing music and fellowshipping with one another! Bring $5 for dinner.
- Mission Training #1 – Saturday, March 14, 9:30 am- 12:00 pm. All youth and adults going on either of the summer mission trips for the first time are reminded of the mandatory first training in Youth Lounge. Please make sure you are registered by then or register at the training. Veteran mission trippers are also encouraged to attend to share your wisdom.
- Youth Group Next Week – Service Night 5:30-7:00 pm.
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Orioles Game – It’s cold now, but Spring is coming! All 6th-12th grade youth and their families are invited to join us for an Orioles game on Sunday, April 12. $25 per ticket. Deadline to register is THIS Wednesday, March 11. Register here.
- Summer Mission Trips – We are offering two mission trips this summer. Home repairs with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry, June 21-27, for youth and adults currently in 8th grade and older. $300/person with discounts for women, confirmands, and 3rd or more family members. Urban ministry during Baltimore Mission Week July 20-24, for youth and adults currently in 6th grade and older. $125/person with discounts for adults and confirmands. Scholarships are available. Register here. See D.C. Veale with any questions.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
- Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: For more information, visit our Glen Mar Music Ministry blog. Sundays: Children’s Choir at 10:45 am, Voices of Praise Youth Choir at 10:45 am, and Youth Bell Choir at 11:30 am.
- Good Friday Cantata – Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Be part of the Good Friday Cantata Choir and Orchestra as we present John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 pm. Contact Sophie Hong.
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
- Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Don’t Suffer Alone. Help Is Available. Sometimes we fall into a trap where we think it’s a sign of weakness to ask for help. So when we’re stressed, discouraged, lonely, or sad, we try to keep our struggles hidden and are reluctant to ask for help. Consider whether Stephen Ministry might be a help to you. To learn more, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry Team.
