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Safe Sanctuaries Training

Ministry Corner
Safe Sanctuaries, safe sanctuaries training
Do you volunteer at Glen Mar with children, youth, or vulnerable adults? Anyone who works with or comes into contact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults in Glen Mar’s ministry settings is required to complete Safe Sanctuaries training prior to participating. They are also asked to provide references and information for a background check. Group training is required every four…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Snow Days

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, Our first significant snowfall in a long time has led to some time home for Glen Mar children and staff too. Snow slows us down in sometimes needed ways, and invites us to play, or to sip hot chocolate, and perhaps give thanks for the gift of life and God’s presence.   I’m hard at work…
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This Just In: January 12, 2025

This Just In
There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS: 11th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 20, 2025. Register NOW! This event offers service opportunities for all ages. To register or find the latest event updates, visit Day Of Service Event. If you have any questions, email the Day of Service Team. Help support Glen Mar’s mission trip…
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This Just In: December 22, 2024

This Just In
There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. Christmas Cantata – Love! is this Sunday at the 9:30 am and 11:00 am services!  Don’t miss it! MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS: 11th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 20, 2025. Register NOW! This event offers service opportunities for all ages. To register or find the latest event updates, visit Day Of Service…
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You are not alone.

Congregational Care, Worship

It’s that time of year. The hustle and bustle of the holidays. Preparing for the birth of Christ. For gift giving and family gatherings. For festive celebrations. But for some, Christmas is a particularly difficult time of year. For those experiencing the loss of a loved one, facing the holidays with a health issue, dealing with a recent job loss or other uncertainty, this time of year can prove quite challenging. And we’re approaching the official start of Winter — cold temperatures, shorter days, and barren landscapes, long, dark nights. And many feel it differently.

Even in the longest night, there is hope. Join us Saturday, Dec 21 at 7 p.m. for the Longest Night Service. You are welcome here.

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