There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
- Cantata – Don’t miss this year’s Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 21 at 9:30 am and 11:00 am in the Spirit Center. This is the perfect opportunity to invite a friend! Pick up a flyer or postcard today in the Gathering Place.
- Christmas Eve Services Servers Needed – Disciples are called to serve! Please sign up to help! There is also a paper sign-up in the Gathering Place!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
- Thank you, Glen Mar! Thank you to those who helped with and purchased Christmas Ornaments to support the Hospitality Team!
- Journey to Bethlehem Take Down Support Needed – Sunday, December 7, 12:00 pm as well as Saturday December 13, 12:00 pm. Bring basic tools, a ladder if you can easily transport one. We need trucks & trailers.
- Honor a loved one this Christmas and help beautify our Spirit Center by ordering a poinsettia! They are $22.50 each. Please order by December 14.
- Guatemala Mission Trip – If you are interested in joining a team of Glen Mar folks going to serve at Steps of Hope Education Center in Santa Maria de Jesus in Guatemala April 14-21, 2026. Registration details coming soon! Please register by December 15.
- Join the Praise Service Tech Team – Be part of the magic that appears on the screen! Support needed for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evening rehearsals. No experience needed. Contact Max Mason.
- Our Turn at the Day Resource Center – Saturday, December 27. One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day Resource Center, Glen Mar provides usually provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. 8-10 adult volunteers are needed. Sign up here!
- Day of Service – We are looking for volunteers to help support the various activities taking place on January 19. Visit the table in the Gathering Place to see where and how you can help or check out the Day of Service Support Team here!
- Join the Praise Service Tech Team – Be part of the magic that appears on the screen! Support needed for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evening rehearsals. No experience needed. Contact Max Mason.
- Communications Team Needs You! Help spread the word about what’s going on at Glen Mar! We meet on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month on Zoom! Our meetings are typically less than a half an hour! Contact The Communications Team to learn more!
- Calling All Barbies! – Time to collect Barbies, Kens, Kellys, etc. for dressing and packaging on MLK Day of Service. We need many dolls—dressed or undressed—clothes, shoes, and accessories. During last year’s service day event we packaged 500+ dolls for the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Ellicott City.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Social Justice Group – Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 pm, in Room 121 and on Zoom. Join us this month for Part 1 of a discussion of the book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee.
- Dancing Needles – Thursday, December 11, 1:00 pm. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? We need you in our prayer shawl group. Contact Lois Hildebrand if you have questions!
- Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, December 13. Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you to join us, either way! Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up here.
- Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, December 13, 6:00–7:30 pm. Do you have kids in preschool through middle school? We are a small group that typically meets every 1st Saturday of the month. This is a great opportunity to make friends with other families with kids at Glen Mar! Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
- Nancy Saari Memorial Service – Saturday, December 20, 11:00 am. Reception to follow service in the Gathering Place.
- The Longest Night – Sunday, December 21, 7:00 pm in the chapel. For many, the Advent and Christmas seasons come during a time of current or past mourning for loved ones as well as the state of the world. Come be in fellowship with other Christians and hear words of encouragement from our own Rev. Cathie Leimenstoll. Please join us at the Longest Night service and if you need to connect with a Stephen Minister, contact a pastor or email us.
- Christmas Eve Services – Wednesday, December 24, 4:00 pm Family Service (in-person and livestreamed), 7:00 pm Traditional (in-person and livestreamed), 9:00 pm Traditional and 11:00 pm Communion.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
- Youth Group – NO Youth Group this evening. Support Journey to Bethlehem!
- Next Week – “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The Gospel According to Elf.
- High School Retreat – All 9th-12th grade youth are encouraged to join us at the Ignite Retreat in Ocean City, MD, March 20-22, 2026. Join 2,000 other students for a weekend of great music, powerful speakers, and a chance to know—deeply and unshakably—that you belong. Not because you’ve proven yourself, but because the Creator has called you beloved. Register here by January 14.
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.
