CONNECT, CONTACT and LEARN HOW.
REALM CONNECT
Realm Connect is a church management tool that allows you to see what’s going on, connect with your groups, sign up for events, update your information, manage your giving, and give electronically. Questions?
Are you a group leader? Learn more about how to use Realm with your small group or team. Communicate and share resources, create events and record attendance, and keep your membership up to date. Download the Leader Guide.
CONTACT US
STAFF
Chris Dembeck Lead Pastor
410.465.4995 x202
Du Young Lee Associate Pastor
410.465.4995 x215
Andy Lunt Pastor Emeritus
Chad Sellers Minister for Worship Technology & Communications
Amy Barnes Pastors Assistant
410.465.4995 x203
Alison Mannino Director of Operations
410.465.4995 x207
Julie Metakes Minister for Children & Families
410.465.4995 x204
D.C. Veale Minister for Youth & Missions
410.465.4995 x205
Jen Rowell Ministry Administrative Assistant
410.465.4995 x213
Brian Tucker Director of Facilities
410.465.4995 x210
Sophie Hong Music Director
410.465.4995 x209
Max Mason Contemporary Service Music Minister
Glen Mar Worship Childcare Coordinator
Shelby Flinchum ELC Director
410.465.4995 x219
ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY GROUPS
- Communications: Chad Sellers
- ELC Board: Brian Vanisko
- Finance: Anne West
- Leadership: Doug Greenhorn
- Missions: Rob Boyle, Eloise Labram, D.C. Veale
- SPRC: Joanne Alme, Dianne Landrum
- Stewardship: John Fritz, Mark Kohler
- Trustees: Jon Thomas
Contact information for these Administrative Ministry Team Leads can be found in Realm-Connect.
EVENT PLANNING & PUBLICITY
Planning a Glen Mar event? The resources below can help you get the word out!
- Publicity at a Glance – updated 2024
- Publicity Resource Guide
- Glen Mar Church Publicity Timeline
- Route 103 Temporary Sign Guide
- Event Request – Use this form to create a NEW web event (shows up under Happenings>Upcoming Events). Create an event for special events, meetings, classes, volunteers, donations/collections, etc., and requests for social media, bulletin announcements & ministry spotlight, all in one form.
- Blog Request – Use this form to create a NEW blog (shows up under Happenings>Blog). Create a blog for information pages – like volunteer, donation/collection, or signup details for upcoming events, meetings, classes, etc.; mission/ministry stories; after-event/Messenger articles. Also includes requests for social media, bulletin announcements & ministry spotlight, all in one form.
- Change Request – Use to CHANGE existing Pages/Blogs/Events
Questions? Contact ev****@********mc.org or call 410.465.4995 to reach the Ministries Assistant (ext. 213) or Pastors’ Assistant (ext. 203).
See POLICIES & DOCUMENTS for additional event planning resources.
See FACILITIES SCHEDULING to reserve rooms and outside spaces for your event and for outdoor signage.
FACILITIES SCHEDULING
Please request scheduling for your event at a time when Glen Mar will be open (remember to factor in the time when people working on your event need the building to be open). To request outdoor signage please use the Banner Request Form below.
Important things to know when scheduling your event at Glen Mar:
Where can I find more information on FACILITIES SCHEDULING?
Read more detailed information on Facilities Scheduling – details about banners and signs, fees for non-ministry events, etc. by clicking here.
What are Glen Mar's HOURS?
Glen Mar's building is now open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Glen Mar hours are typically 7 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday. (Office hours are generally 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.) Saturday opening is at 9 am to the close of the last scheduled activity or 9 pm, whichever comes first. Sunday opening is 6:30 am to the close of the last scheduled activity or 9 pm, whichever comes first.
What dates will Glen Mar's building be CLOSED in 2026?
January 1, 2026 • February 16, 2026 • April 6, 2026 • May 25, 2026
June 19, 2026 • July 3, 2026 • September 7, 2026 • November 26, 27, 2026
December 28, 29, 30, 31, 2026 (Subject to Change)
What do you need to do for Glen Mar to consider a facility request when the building is not scheduled to be open?
If a rare situation requires time outside of facility hours, email a request in advance of scheduling needs to Alison Mannino, Minister for Operations. The request should include the willingness of the staff person associated with the event to manage and/or open and close the facility, including handling building security. With approval, the Facilities Services Manager will ensure the alarms are appropriately managed.
INTERNAL CALENDAR
Planning an event at Glen Mar? Take a look at our building calendar here, which includes all scheduled use of the building by the congregation and outside groups.
SAFE SANCTUARIES
What is Safe Sanctuaries? Safe Sanctuaries is one of the tools that Glen Mar uses to ensure the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care.
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 consent for a background check. Adults and youth serving in ministry with children, youth, or vulnerable adults are expected to uphold Glen Mar Church’s Safe Sanctuaries policy.
SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING
Do you volunteer at Glen Mar with children, youth, or vulnerable adults? Safe Sanctuaries Training is required every three years. Training is currently held monthly on Zoom and periodically in person. Sign up for training to get details.
If you are unsure if you need to update your training email Jen Rowell.
FORMS
- Incident Report Form
- One-on-One Permission Form
- Laity Sexual Misconduct Form
- Covenant Statement
- Reference Form
Questions? Contact Jen Rowell.
POLICIES & DOCUMENTS
Below are forms, documents, and policies related to Glen Mar ministries. If you can’t find what you are looking for, or would like to post your ministry’s document on this page, please contact the webmaster.
- Safe Sanctuaries Policy
- Photo Policy & Sample Wording for Events
- Gathering Place Policy
- Events with Food FAQ
- Glen Mar Church Technology Guide
- Handling Cash & Church Receipts
- Wedding Guidelines
- Project Proposal Template (This is an editable Word document. Open the form with Word to fill it out. Then, save the completed form on your device, and email a copy to Alison Mannino, Minister for Operations.)
- Youth Activity Participation Agreement
- Infant / Toddler / Child Baptism Request
- Youth / Adult Baptism Request
GROWTH GROUPS
Looking for a growth group? This page lists the Growth Groups at Glen Mar that are open to new attendees. To learn more or inquire about joining, email Growth Groups.
If you would like assistance in finding a group, or if you are interested in leading or hosting a new group, email Growth Groups.
Looking for a new study for your Growth Group? Check out our list of free Christian group studies, books, reference materials, training resources, and movies available at the Group Resource Center at Glen Mar. Materials are located in Room 143 unless indicated otherwise. Some studies may have additional materials available for purchase separately.
THE CONNECTIONAL CHURCH
- Baltimore Washington Conference
The Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church has 563 churches with approximately 129,000 members in Washington, D.C., parts of Maryland, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, and Bermuda. The conference website has news and information about conference ministries and events. - United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a global community that believes in opening hearts, minds, and doors through active engagement with the world around us. Our mission is simple: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Learn more about who we are, how we serve, ways we grow, and the latest news on the UMC website. - Church and Society
The UMC General Board of Church and Society is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace. Church and Society is the agency within the Church that educates, advocates and connects in an effort to implement the Social Principles and other policy statements of The United Methodist Church.
