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This Just In: January 25, 2023

This Just In

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.

Coming to Glen Mar This Winter – “Realm CONNECT”

Be on the lookout for more information about a new way to CONNECT at Glen Mar – see what’s going on, connect with your groups, sign up for events, update your information, manage your giving and give electronically.

Feeling Alone?

Wondering if God is listening to your prayers? Allow a Stephen Minister to lend a confidential listening ear as well as pray for and with you. For more information, speak to a Pastor or email the Stephen Ministry Team. [Read More]

Base Bible Study – Next meeting on Tuesday, January 31 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Curious about the Bible? Join us for Base, a 6-week introduction to the Bible. Updated for 2023, each session begins with 45-60 minutes of presentation followed by 30-45 minutes of discussion. We’re meeting on Zoom, so no commute, no homework, no materials, no stress! Anyone is welcome and you can join anytime. [Read More]

Do You Love to Sing? Good Friday Cantata -Rehearsals start on Thursday, January 19

Do you love to sing? Do you play an instrument? Do you crave camaraderie? Join us! Good Friday falls on April 7, 2023 this year and we will be singing “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois. Join us! Just show up for choir practice at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 19 in the Music Suite downstairs. For more information and instrumentalists, please email Sophie Hong.

Youth Sunday Afternoon Trail Walk – Sundays at 3pm starting January 29

Let’s meet at Rockburn Park and walk in nature as a spiritual discipline. Contact Pastor Heerak for details.

Rally with Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group – January 31

You are invited to join with the BWC’s Gun Violence Prevention Team and the Maryland Chapter of Moms Demand Action for a rally and a chance to meet with legislators at Legislative Advocacy Days in Annapolis on Tuesday, January 31. The day begins with a rally at 9:00 am, followed by legislative meetings at 11:00 am. The legislative priorities this year include strengthening Maryland’s concealed carry permitting laws, ending gun manufacturer immunity, repealing qualified immunity for police officers, and improving safe storage laws. For more information, contact the Social Justice Team. RSVP for the rally today.

Youth Snow Tubing – Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Join us for some fun and fellowship at Liberty Mountain! Cost is $40/person. Please RSVP by January 30. Contact Pastor Heerak for details.

Pancake Supper to Benefit Grassroots – Shrove Tuesday, February 21

Mark your calendars for the resurrection of our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper to benefit Grassroots. More information will be coming soon. [Read More]

Lent Starts Soon! Ash Wednesday, February 22

Mark your calendars for the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Come to Glen Mar for “Ashes to Go” from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Join us on Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm for our Lent Worship Service and the beginning of the Lenten Sermon Series. [Read More]

Youth Mission Trips – SAVE THE DATE – June 25-July 1 and July 2-8
Vacation Bible School is Going to be STELLAR! July 10 – 14

Save the date for this summer’s Vacation Bible School – coming July 10 – 14, 2023. The theme is “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” and it’s going to be out of this world! Glen Mar’s VBS is for kids currently in kindergarten through 6th grade. Older youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer. Registration begins March 1.

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