This Just In: April 5, 2026

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April 1, 2026

Christ Church’s Interfaith Refugee Ministry Needs You – This interfaith coalition helps primarily Afghan refugee families in Howard County. For more info and to connect with them, email the Social Justice Team.
Habitat For Humanity Crew – Saturday, April 11. Do you enjoy doing handy work? The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you! You must be 16 or older to work on a Habitat site. We work the second Saturday of every month! Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more.
VBS Volunteers – You can register now too! Make sure you complete the registration to make this year’s VBS the most memorable one yet! Questions? Contact Julie and sign up TODAY!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm.
Good Friday Cantata – Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm.
Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:30 am.
Easter Services – Sunday, April 5, 6:30, 9:30 or 11:00 am.
Upcoming Sermon Series – Sundays, April 12-May 17. Peter the Changed Man.
Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group – Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Mission Trip Training #2 – Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am.
Glen Mar’s Speaker Series Presents – Stay on Your Feet: Chair-Based Fitness and Fall Prevention Tips for Older Adults. Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 pm. Register here!
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, April 18, 6:00–7:30 pm. Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
Praise Band Open Jam Session – Sunday, April 19, 12:15 pm. Contact Max if you are interested!

Glen Mar’s 2026 Summer Concert Series:
- Friday, June 26 – Patagonia Winds,
- Friday, July 24 – Radio King Orchestra
- Friday, August 14 – Air Force Blue Aces
Christian Summer Camps – The Baltimore Washington Conference offers sleep-away summer camps for 3rd through 12th graders at several nearby camps. Many Glen Mar kids and youth have enjoyed these camps over the years. Learn more here.
VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Join us July 13-17th for a week of adventure exploring what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God! An extended option is also available for kids who need a full-day program. Register NOW! Space is limited! Contact Julie Metakes or visit the website for more information.

Easter Sunday – On Sunday, April 5, there will be NO Sunday morning classes for youth. Youth are invited to join their families for worship! There will be NO Youth Group that evening.
Orioles Game – All youth and adults going to the Orioles game next Sunday should meet in the lower parking lot (near the Youth World entrance) at 12:00 pm on Sunday, April 12. We will return to Glen Mar following the game. As a reminder, Camden Yards does not accept cash.
Youth-lead Worship Night! – Sunday, April 19, 5:30-7:00 pm. Contact D.C. if you are interested in leading worship in prayer, music, scripture reading, or planning!
Graduating Seniors – All graduating high school seniors (or their parents) are asked to submit a senior picture to D.C. for Graduating Senior Sunday on May 10. Please include the full name of the student and the high school from which they are graduating. Pictures must be turned in by May 3.
Summer Mission Trips – We are offering two mission trips this summer. Home repairs with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry, June 21-27, for youth and adults currently in 8th grade and older. $300/person with discounts for women, confirmands, and 3rd or more family members. Urban ministry during Baltimore Mission Week July 20-24, for youth and adults currently in 6th grade and older. $125/person with discounts for adults and confirmands. Scholarships are available. Register here no later than April 18! See D.C. Veale with any questions.

MUSIC MINISTRY:

Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: For more information, visit our Glen Mar Music Ministry blog. Sundays: Children’s Choir at 10:45 am, Voices of Praise Youth Choir at 10:45 am, and Youth Bell Choir at 11:30 am.

Glen Mar is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Our Stephen Ministers have trained for over 50 hours in Christian Caregiving. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, battling an illness, caring for another who is ill, or are enduring some other life stressor, Stephen Ministry is here for you. For more info, ask a pastor or email the Stephen Ministry Team.

Glen Mar’s Early Learning Center – serves children from infants through preschool, and we are currently welcoming families for the 2026–2027 school year! If you know a family who may be looking for care, spread the word!

The Messenger Deadline – The Messenger is Glen Mar’s quarterly newsletter. If you would like to share what’s going on in your ministry, send your articles no later than noon on Wednesday, APRIL 15. Please send articles to the Pastors’ Assistant.
Good Trouble – Sign up for the Social Justice Mailing List to receive email notifications about local opportunities to stand up against injustice. Learn about protests, letter writing campaigns, vigils, educational gatherings, and more. Email the Social Justice Team to join the list.