Dear Glen Mar friends, As you know, Eric and I are moving to North Carolina this summer so that we can care for aging parents and in-laws who all live there. I’ve been appointed to a church called Saxapahaw UMC, in Graham, NC (Saxapahaw is a Native American name shared by the nearby town). It’s pronounced SAXpuhHAW). It sounds like…

Dear Glen Mar friends, I wanted to share first of the passing of one of Glen Mar’s saints, Rev. George Goodwin. Saints were known as “little lights” in the early church, and George’s light was powerful indeed. I know heaven is brighter with him there. As I type this, I’m on a break from the BWC’s Annual Conference, and with…

Dear Glen Mar friends, In a world often clouded by brokenness and need, Jesus shines as our unwavering light. This week will start our next worship series, Light the Way, which will invite us to reflect on Christ as the Light of the World—and how we are called to carry that light forward through faithful stewardship. Join us as we explore…

Dear Glen Mar friends, On Sunday, our SPRC chair shared that Pastor Chris Dembeck, currently of Halethorpe-Relay UMC, will be following me as your new Lead Pastor, starting July 1. I have had the pleasure of working with Chris on the Board of Ordained ministry, and can testify that he is someone who truly loves God and God’s people. I’ve…

Dear Glen Mar friends, This week in worship, we’ll study the “sinful woman” in Luke’s account who interrupted a dinner, anointing Jesus’ feet with oil and washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. How many times are we “interrupted” in our lives by Jesus and his grace? So often, the “main thing” shows up as a distraction, an interruption, even an…