There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS
- MLK,Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 15. Everyone is invited to the tenth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, an event that embodies the spirit of inclusivity and togetherness. Hosted by Glen Mar Church, in partnership with Ames Memorial UMC and St. John Baptist Church, this event it is open to all. Please register for either the morning session (8:30 am to 12:30 pm, or the afternoon session (12:30 to 4:30 pm) [Read More]
- Super Cool Pool Party – Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 AM – Noon. A winter pool party?? Sounds super cool! Kids and families are invited to a fun morning of pool-party-themed games and crafts. Wear summer attire (no bathing suits needed). [Register Now]
- 2024 Mission Trip Information Meeting – January 28. Have you ever thought of joining a mission trip but just didn’t know if you could do it? Join us for our first information meeting for our June 2024 Mission Trip to Plymouth, NC. We’ll meet on January 28, right after the 9:30 and 11:00 am services in the Youth World. We look forward to seeing you there!
Journey Through Grief – Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am, starting Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 am.
If you have lost a loved one and would like support & strategies to cope, join us for a six-week small group experience. We will share stories and support one another during this video-based series, to help navigate the grieving process. If you’d like to be a part of the group, let one of the pastors know, or email the Caring Team. [Sign Up]
Please Pray for Our Stephen Minister Trainees
Please continue to pray for our Stephen Minister trainees as they learn about “Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources,” preparing them for any situation when a care receiver needs a different kind of care than a Stephen Minister is equipped to provide. Our Stephen Ministers work with our Stephen Leaders, the pastor, and others as needed to connect the person with the right kind of care to meet their needs. To learn more about Stephen Ministry and whether we can be a support for you, talk to one of the pastors or contact us by email.
Connect, Serve, and Grow as a Disciple
Ready to take the next step in your discipleship journey? Join a Bible study group or a community group or get involved in a ministry or service project. Learn more here.
Glen Mar’s Kids need YOU!
Sunday morning programs at 9:30 for infants through 5th grade need classroom assistants. Sign up to help once or twice a month (or more!). Contact Julie Metakes to volunteer or learn more.
Glen Mar Singles Social Network
Are you looking for a social group of people who like to get together and do fun, interesting, meaningful stuff? Join us. We are a social group, not a dating group or a place to find a future spouse. We are a group of Christian singles—divorced, widowed, never married—who enjoy one another’s company. We meet for brunch on 1st Sundays, potluck on 3rd Saturdays, and more! For more info and to get on our email list, send us an email.
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, January 6 from 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.
Youth Group – Sunday, January 7 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Mini-Jesus Scavenger Hunt – The presence of Jesus is all around the church, and we are going to find it. Come out to Youth Group for treasure hunt fun as we solve clues to find all the mini-Jesus figures hidden around the church. This is a great night to bring a friend you have been wanting to invite. Bring $5 for dinner. Oh and PS. there will be candy.
Social Justice Group – Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 pm in Room 159
Do you have a heart for social justice? Welcome and affirm people to be their whole selves? Resist and interrupt systems of oppression? Or simply want to learn more about social justice issues? Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group seeks to live out the vows of baptism through education and activism that build and bridge communities. Join Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group.
Tom Thumb Square Dance Club – Tuesdays starting January 9, 7:00 pm
Have you square danced before? Want to give it another whirl? Come to “Plus Lessons” sponsored by Tomb Thumb Square Dance Club. We will review mainstream calls, refresh your knowledge, AND learn more new figures. Contact Andy Stewart.
Dancing Needles – Thursday, January 11 at 1:00 pm in Room 144
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting or would you like to learn? We need you in our prayer shawl group. Prayer shawls are given to those in hospital and those in need of special care as a reminder that others care and are praying for them. The group is also making baby blankets for our newborns and scarves for our armed forces. We usually meet the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm in Room 144 to knit, crochet, and share together. If you wish you can knit or crochet at home and we can arrange to have your finished items picked up or dropped off at church. Donations of yarn are always welcome.
Day of Service Training and Set-Up Sessions – January 13 & 14
To ensure the success of the the Day of Service event, mandatory training for all activity leads and room assistants is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Youth Lounge. The Set-Up session is on Sunday, January 14, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Thank you for your commitment to making this Day of Service a truly impactful and memorable experience for our community.
Safe Sanctuaries Training – January 13 & 14
Start the new year off right and be ready to help with children and youth activities. Safe Sanctuaries training teaches you all about the ways Glen Mar keeps our kids safe – good stuff to know for any ministry you’re involved with. If you’ve never done the training or it’s been a while, sign up today for training on Saturday, January 13, 10:30 AM (in person) or Sunday, January 14, 7:00 PM (on Zoom). [Sign Up]
Baptism Class – Sunday, January 14 – 11:15 am
Baptism class is for parents who wish to have their child baptized as well as adults who wish to be baptized. The next class will be held on Sunday, January 14 at 11:15 am for our next Baptism on Sunday, January 21. For more information or to sign up visit the Baptism Class event. [Read More]
Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, January 16 at 11:30 am
Bunch is a group of “seasoned citizens” (55 and up) who meet in the lower lobby for fellowship, fun and, of course, lunch. This month’s lunch is to be determined. For more information, contact the Lunch Bunch team.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
Can You D.I.G It? Glen Mar’s Reconciling Community, celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at Glen Mar, meets on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 PM, in Room 124. All are welcome.
Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, Jan 23
Love to cook? Looking for a way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to provide a meatloaf or two for the Grassroots emergency shelter, serving families in need in Howard County. [Read More]
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, January 27 from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm
One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day Resource Center (DRC), Glen Mar provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. If you’d like to contribute to the potluck menu, help serve on site, or even view future SignUps, please visit our blog. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing our team.
Youth Snow Tubing – Saturday, February 10, $43 per person
Join us for some wintry fun at Liberty Mountain. Sign up by January 2 to guarantee your spot – TODAY! [Here]
KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
- VBS 2024 – Dive into friendship with God this summer at Scuba VBS – July 8-12. Registration begins March 1.
- Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary
- Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion – Sponsor one or two Spirit Center altar flower arrangements for a weekend. You have the option to either purchase or donate to “Shut-In” ministry. The cost is $40 per arrangement.
- Flower envelopes are available in the Cafe area in the Gathering Place. Any questions? Please call or email Mary Ellen.
- Donated Altar Flowers are used by our “Shut-In” ministry – members deliver flowers to Glen Mar members/attenders who cannot attend in person. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Janet.
- “Purchased To Keep” Altar flower arrangements – if you sponsored an arrangement – are available to take after the 9:30 service.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
