There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
- AMES UMC Food Drive – Warmer weather is finally here, and that means Easter is right around the corner. In order to help our brothers and sisters from Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore, and our neighbors here in Howard County, Glen Mar will be collecting Easter food items. Please pick up a bag and list in the Gathering Place. We’ll be collecting items until 29 March (Palm Sunday). Thank you for all you do throughout the year to help local families in need.
- Easter Servers Needed! – While we need help for the upcoming Holy Week services, we especially need help for Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 5 at the 6:30 am, 9:30 am and the 11:00 am Services. We need ushers, greeters, coffee team members, welcome center hosts and communion servers. Please sign up at the cafe in the Gathering Place or email the Pastors’ Assistant to let us know how you would like to serve! Instructions will be provided!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
- Grassroots Meals Ministry – Looking for a way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to purchase and bring to Glen Mar 2 frozen Stouffer’s Family-sized meatloaves or 5 gallons of milk for the Grassroots Emergency Shelter. You can drop off the
frozen meatloaves in the Glen Mar freezer and the milk in the refrigerator any time before Sunday, March 22. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Linda Hunt. - Day Resource Center – Saturday, March 28. 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 to prepare one or more dishes, half of whom will stay to serve lunch on site or do other jobs (e.g., greeter, shower/laundry monitor, pantry). To participate, visit here. Then click the “SIGN UP” button.
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4. An event like this requires a lot of support! If you are interested in attending, contact Julie to see how you can help!
- 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:
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The Book of Esther – Monday, March 16, 7:00 pm. Voices of the Heart, the Metro-DC Guild of the Network of Biblical Storytellers International, invites you to an online telling of the story of Esther. Log in to the Zoom here.
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Lunch Bunch – Join us on Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place! We are a group of “seasoned citizens” who meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch! This month we will have George’s corned beef and cabbage!
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Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 pm. Looking for a safe space where you can be yourself? Alphabet Soup is a reconciling community, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness, and welcoming and affirming ALL people. Contact Alphabet Soup for more information.
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Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm.
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Good Friday Cantata – Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm. Featuring a presentation of The Crucifixion by John Stainer performed by soloists along with a 50-member choir and orchestra.
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:30 am. Enjoy a fun morning of egg hunting, crafts, and activities. Register today!
- Easter Services – Join us on Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 5 for the Sunrise Service, our Traditional Service or our Contemporary Service!
- Praise Band Open Jam Session – Sunday, April 19, 12:15 pm. Do you play an instrument or sing? Come join us at our Open Jam Session April 19th at 12:15 pm in the Spirit Center. Contact Max if you are interested!
SAVE THE DATE!
- 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. Registration begins February 4.
- VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Registration for Rainforest Falls VBS opens on March first for kids and volunteers! 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. Contact Julie Metakes or visit the website for more information.
YOUTH NEWS:
- Youth Group – All 6th-12th grade youth should join us tonight in Youth Lounge from 5:30-7:00 pm for recreation, dinner, and a chance to support the current Glen Mar food collection. Bring $5 for dinner and $10 each for grocery shopping. We can use some parent drivers. Check with D.C.
- High School Retreat – All high school youth and adults going to the Ignite Retreat in Ocean City should meet in the main church parking lot this Friday, March 20, at 2:15 pm. Bring your luggage and meal money. We will return to Glen Mar on Sunday, March 22, about 3:45 pm.
- Youth Group Next Week – Middle School Game Night 5:30-7:00 pm. 6th-8th grade only.
- 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. 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.
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
- When you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers will walk with you, listen to you, encourage you, pray with you, and provide confidential one-to-one care. Stephen Ministers can bring the love of Jesus back into your life. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or contact us by email at the Stephen Ministry Team.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER:
- 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!
