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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. Training is required every three years.…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Rediscovering Wonder in the Ordinary

Pastor's Ponderings
This week, my family and I spent several days in New England. Every year during the last week of July, pastors who graduated from the Methodist seminary in Korea and now serve throughout the eastern United States gather with their families for an annual retreat. Once again, we had the joy of reconnecting with familiar faces, catching up on one…
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This Just In: August 2, 2026

This Just In
There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES ELC Open House – Sunday, August 9 between services! Summer Concert Series presents: Air Force Blue Aces – Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm. OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Food Drive – This Sunday, August 2, is the last Sunday to contribute! Questions? contact Dave Eddy, Mim Garrant, or Renee DeVries. Habitat for Humanity…
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Fall Kickoff – Registration for Children & Youth

Kids News & Events, The Messenger, Youth News & Events
Contemporary Worship Band, fall kickoff, fuse, Music Ministry, nursery, rooted, worship
Prepare for New Fall Season Now! Glen Mar provides Christian learning and care for all ages of children and youth, and we are looking forward to having children and youth back in the building! For the 9:30 service, we have Nursery (ages 0-3), Sprouts (Pre-K to Kindergarten), Pathfinders (Grades 1-5), Fuse (Grades 6-7), Confirmation (Grade 8+) and Rooted (Grades 9-12).…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Included in His Victory

Pastor's Ponderings
Hey Glen Mar, This past week, our family made our first trip to Fenway Park in Boston to watch the Orioles take on the Red Sox at America’s oldest MLB Ballpark. As a lifelong baseball fan, I have wanted to visit Fenway my whole life, so finally seeing the Pesky Pole and the Green Monster in person was a joy.…
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