There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES
- Alphabet Soup is a Reconciling Community at Glen Mar, celebrating God’s gift of diversity, and working towards full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons at Glen Mar and in the United Methodist Church. Stop by our table in the Gathering Place to learn more about the group and what you can do to make a difference!
- Glen Mar’s first Summer Concert of 2026 – Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm: Patagonia Winds is a dynamic woodwind ensemble renowned for its artistry, energy, and engaging performances! Admission is free, and all are invited to attend!
- Manna House FUN Raising – Monday, June 29 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Arbutus Community Association located at 1349 Stevens Avenue, Halethorpe, MD 21227.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
- Grassroots Meals Ministry –Drop off meatloaves/milk in kitchen before Sunday, June 21. Contact Linda Hunt.
- Rt. 1 Day Resource Center – Saturday, June 27. Email the Day Resource Center Team for more info.
- VBS is looking for volunteers and donations. Contact Julie Metakes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 pm. For more info, email Reconciling Ministries.
- Juneteenth – Friday, June 19. The church will be closed to celebrate the federal holiday.
- Glen Mar Speaker Series – Your Life, Your Voice: Ensuring Your Wishes are Always Heard. Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 pm. Register here.
- Steps of Hope Informational Session – Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 pm at Catonsville UMC or online.
YOUTH NEWS
- Party – All 6th-12th grade youth are urged to join us this morning at 9:30 am in Youth Lounge for our end of year party. Hang out with your friends and have some yummy food.
- Laser Tag – All current 6th-12th grade youth are urged to join us for a fun evening of games and food tonight from 5:30-7:30 pm in the lower parking lot near the Youth World entrance. We’ll have laser tag, gaga ball, nine square in the air, and other games.
Bring $5 for dinner, $10 for laser tag and a signed laser tag permission form. - Wondering what Youth Group will be doing over the summer? Pick up a calendar outside of D.C.’s office or sign up to receive the Youth Newsletter! You won’t want to miss the pool party, paint night, river tubing and more!
- Mission Trip Pre-Pack – All youth and adults going on the NC mission trip are reminded to bring all your luggage, tools and bedding to the pre-pack in the ELC parking lot this Saturday, June 20, between 4:00 and 4:30pm.
- North Carolina Mission Trip – All participants meet in the ELC parking lot at 9:00 am next Sunday, June 21. Wear your mission T-shirt. We’ll pick our vehicles to ride in then attend the 9:30 am service to be commissioned.
- Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: Join us in September for our kickoff! The No Strings Choir will perform on: Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 30. If you would like to participate in summer music, please contact Sophie Hong.
