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2026 Summer Mission Trips

February 3, 2026

Glen Mar will have two mission opportunities for youth this summer, home repairs with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry and urban ministry during Baltimore Mission Week. Youth and adults are invited to be part of a week that will change your life. Register today! North Carolina Baltimore June 21 – 27 we’ll be traveling to Windsor, NC, to help…

Glen Mar’s Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) Support

February 1, 2026

Opportunities to Serve, The Messenger

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By Janet Eagles Glen Mar has long been a dedicated partner to the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) providing critical support for individuals experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. This year, Glen Mar’s week is breakfast on Monday, February 23 through dinner on Sunday, March 1, and we will once again be hosting it at Grassroots’ facility…

Pastor’s Ponderings – Jesus’s Teachings Should Challenge Us

January 30, 2026

Pastor's Ponderings

Greetings Glen Mar, When was the last time you looked at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12? How about the entire “Sermon on the Mount”? As our resident Bible scholars are aware, the Beatitudes kick off Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, which covers chapters five through seven of Matthew’s Gospel. The teachings in these chapters are widely regarded as Jesus’s core…

This Just In: February 1, 2026

January 29, 2026

This Just In

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES: Bring Your Grown-up to Sunday School! During February, we would LOVE to have you learn and grow alongside us! Participate in the Bible lesson, play games, or do an activity! Sign up now! Spots are limited! Speaker Series: Fraud and Scams – Thursday, February 26, 1:00 pm. Learn how to prevent…

The Impact of the 2026 MLK, Jr. Day of Service

January 28, 2026

The Messenger

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By Bruce Leuthold On Monday, January 19, 2026, more than 1,052 people, ranging in age from 6 months to 85 years, gathered at Glen Mar Church to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through meaningful acts of service, reflection, and community building. Together, participants from over 45 churches and organizations completed an extraordinary range of service projects…