Dear Glen Mar friends, Early voting starts this week for this year’s election and I know, no matter your politics, you are probably viewing this event with some anxious feelings. Our Bishop shared an eloquent email about this that I wanted to share with you. It can be found here. I join her in encouraging all voters who are eligible…

Dear Glen Mar friends, I am back from a whirlwind trip to Durham, NC, where I attended a pastor educational event at Duke Divinity School. I learned lots of great things around the theme “Pulpits in Many Places,” and had lots of fellowship and worship time. Because this is how the Holy Spirit works, God even spoke theologically through Coach…

Dear Glen Mar friends, As of this writing we have raised over $9,000 for hurricane relief through UMCOR. Because of the arrival of Hurricane Milton, we will continue our UMCOR special offering for this Sunday as well. Click here to donate directly. We are preparing for our annual All Saints’ Service, on Sunday, November 3, to remember those loved ones…

Dear Glen Mar friends, I was re-watching the movie The Darkest Hour, with Gary Oldman’s amazing portrayal of Winston Churchill, the other night. One part of the movie centers on the rescue of British soldiers from the beaches at Dunkirk, France in the throes of World War II. The British army was essentially trapped on the beach, with German forces on…

Dear Glen Mar friends, This week, I’m writing giving thanks for the ministry of Mary Ellen Conley as Pastors’ Assistant. Mary Ellen is “retiring” from that position to free her life up for her hubby’s upcoming retirement at the end of the year. I’m sorry to lose Mary Ellen as a member of our paid staff, but I give thanks…