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Summer Concert Series is on Track for Greatness in 2024

October 31, 2023

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…

7th Annual Jewels For Hope is Right Around the Corner!

October 31, 2023

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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…

Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 31, 2023

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November 5 – 19 Supporting Ames Memorial UMC & My Sister’s Place Glen Mar will be collecting food items to help up to 250 families celebrate Thanksgiving. Details and donation lists will be available in the Gathering Place starting October 29. Ames Memorial UMC is requesting donations of: Canned Vegetables (Green Beans, Corn, Collard Greens, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, and Sauerkraut), Rice, Boxed…

Tax-Advantaged Giving

October 31, 2023

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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,…

Journey to Bethlehem 2023

October 27, 2023

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Nov 30, Dec 1, 2*, 3, 2023
5:00 to 8:00 pm
You are invited the first weekend of December to “Journey to Bethlehem” a FREE outdoor theatrical adventure for the whole family. This year there will be driving and walking options. You will see live animals, Roman soldiers, shepherds, angels, and a variety of scenes from a biblical marketplace.
A reservation will be required so that we can avoid long lines and traffic.

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