This Just In: June 21 & June 28, 2026

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June 17, 2026

Alphabet Soup is a Reconciling Community at Glen Mar, celebrating God’s gift of diversity, and working towards full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons at Glen Mar and in the United Methodist Church. Stop by our table in the Gathering Place to learn more about the group and what you can do to make a difference!
Glen Mar Speaker Series – Your Life, Your Voice: Ensuring Your Wishes are Always Heard. Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 pm. Join us in the Youth Lounge to learn about Power of Attorney, Medical Directives, and planning for incapacity. Register here!
Glen Mar’s first Summer Concert of 2026 – Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm: Patagonia Winds is a dynamic woodwind ensemble renowned for its artistry, energy, and engaging performances! Admission is free, and all are invited to attend!

Rt. 1 Day Resource Center – Saturday, June 27. Email the Day Resource Center Team for more info.
VBS is looking for volunteers and donations. Contact Julie Metakes.
Do you enjoy coffee? Is hospitality your Spiritual Gift? Then we need you! Join the Hospitality Team! Contact the Pastors’ Assistant to serve once per month or once per quarter!
Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Carolina Mission Trip – Please keep the 75 youth and adults serving in North Carolina this week in your prayers for safety and effective ministry. May their hearts be broken by the things that break God’s heart. They will return this Saturday, June 27, between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.
Glen Mar Speaker Series – Your Life, Your Voice: Ensuring Your Wishes are Always Heard. Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 pm. Register here.
Steps of Hope Informational Session – Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm at Catonsville UMC or online.
Upcoming Sermon Series –
- Sunday, July 5 Welcome Pastor Lee!
- Sunday, July 12-26 In the Waiting
- Sunday, August 2-23 Wonder: Rediscovering Faith Together
The Messenger submission deadline – Wednesday, July 15. Advertise your ministry or upcoming event in Glen Mar’s quarterly newsletter: The Messenger. All articles are due to The Messenger.
Manna House FUN Raising – Rescheduled for Monday, July 20 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Arbutus Community Association located at 1349 Stevens Avenue, Halethorpe, MD 21227.

High School Bible Study – Sunday, June 28, 12:15 pm. Rising 9th grade and older youth are invited to our new High School Bible Study beginning in room 121. Bring your lunch and a Bible as we begin our study of James. Contact D.C. or Tom for more information.
Summer Fun Days – Our summer youth activities for rising 6th grade youth and older will start next Sunday, June 28, with a Game Night from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Youth Lounge. Come hang out with your friends and have some fun outdoor (or indoor, weather pending) games!
Wondering what Youth Group will be doing over the summer? Pick up a calendar outside of D.C.’s office or sign up to receive the Youth Newsletter! You won’t want to miss the pool party, paint night, river tubing and more!
Mission Trip Pre-Pack – All youth and adults going on the NC mission trip are reminded to bring all your luggage, tools and bedding to the pre-pack in the ELC parking lot this Saturday, June 20, between 4:00 and 4:30pm.
North Carolina Mission Trip – All participants meet in the ELC parking lot at 9:00 am next Sunday, June 21. Wear your mission T-shirt. We’ll pick our vehicles to ride in then attend the 9:30 am service to be commissioned.

Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: Join us in September for our kickoff!
The No Strings Choir will perform on: Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 30.
The Summer Bell Choir will ring on Sunday, July 19. Rehearsal will be on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm.
If you would like to participate in summer music, please contact Sophie Hong.