By Connie Ballenger Glen Mar’s Summer Concert Series will present one more free event in 2023, and it’s going to be lively. Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble will hit the Spirit Center stage on Friday, August 4, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Footworks will celebrate American music, percussive dance, and their roots. With world-class musicians and dancers, this performance will showcase…

By Bruce Leuthold On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Glen Mar demonstrated radical hospitality to our community by hosting a health fair and blood drive. Our volunteers were friendly as they welcomed and greeted our friends and neighbors with smiles and kind words. As they entered the Gathering Place, we guided them to health services that were in accordance with their…

By Whitney Simmons From out of the Social Justice Group a new group has emerged – Glen Mar’s Reconciling group named ALPHABET SOUP. Can you DIG (Diversity, Inclusion at Glen Mar) it? Reconciling Ministries are committed to achieving LGBTQ+ justice and full inclusion in the life and leadership of The United Methodist Church, both in policy and in practice. We…

Dear Glen Mar Family, I feel so fortunate to have such an amazing church and my husband Tom felt the same way. You have been helping me to get through the saddest time of my life. As always, Pastor Mandy was wonderful, staying with me during Tom’s last hours and then performing a warm and caring memorial service. I appreciate…

By Libby Boswell “Jewels for Hope” was set up to support HopeWorks in its mission — 100% of the  proceeds go to HopeWorks. HopeWorks of Howard County is the only agency that provides support and advocacy for those who have experienced partner violence. This agency’s mission is extensive. HopeWorks provides a 24-hour hotline and offers, a confidential emergency shelter help…