By Connie Ballenger September 26, 2023, was a fantastic evening for 103 people. They did not need to cook dinner or eat leftovers. The meals they ate in the Spirit Center or carried out tasted delicious. And, by buying $25 dinners supplied and cooked by Outback Steakhouse at Long Gate Shopping Center, they supported the American Cancer Society. Glen Mar’s…

By Connie Ballenger The 2024 Summer Concert Series is off to a stellar start after being awarded a $5,500 grant from the Howard County Arts Council. Patty Hutton and Sophie Hong attended the Grant Awards presentation on September 22 at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City. Two free 2024 concerts have already been lined up. They…

By Libby Boswell Many Glen Mar volunteers have been hard at work preparing for this big event which is HopeWorks’ biggest fundraiser. Jewels for Hope made $21,000 for HopeWorks last year, and we are hoping to beat that amount this year. So what is HopeWorks and why does this event matter? It is not unusual for HopeWorks to receive a…

By Lisa Arbelaez, Stewardship Chairperson Throughout the year, Glen Mar receives gifts from congregation members to support church ministries and missions that also allow them to take advantage of tax laws beneficial for charitable gifts. Here is some useful information on several options. Income tax laws encourage contributions to public charities like Glen Mar by providing, within the tax code,…