There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS…
Confirmation Service – Sunday, May 19 at 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to this special worship service. Support Glen Mar’s confirmation students as they profess their faith and join the church. The service will be led by the students with a special message from Pastor Mandy.
1st Summer Concert – Monumental Brass Quintet – Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm. Join us in the Spirit Center at Glen Mar! This quintet is known for playing Renaissance, jazz, and contemporary chamber music with energy and spirit. [Read More]
Church-Wide Picnic at noon on Sunday, June 9 featuring chicken barbecue prepared by George Dohner and crew. What will we celebrate? Mission Possible: Room to Grow – Commitment Sunday and the ministry of Pastor Melaina for her departure Sunday. Don’t miss the celebration! Visit our table in the Gathering Place on Sunday, May 19 or Register HERE Today. [Read More]
ACT NOW…
Join Our 2025 Day of Service Planning Team
We need your creativity, ideas, and energy! We will meet monthly to select partner organizations, activities, and goals. If you are interested, please send an email to the Day of Service Team. Let’s make a difference together!
VBS Help Needed
We need volunteers for VBS both during VBS and to help set up breakfast each morning for the VBS team. Sign up at the VBS table this Sunday! Or register here! We also need donations! Visit the “Wish Upon a Fish” donation board to grab a fish and purchase the item on it. All donations can be dropped off at the VBS table. New items will be added as we get closer to VBS! [Learn More]
800th Habitat Home Milestone & Dedication – Wednesday, June 12 at 12:00 pm
We Have 800 Reasons to Smile! Glen Mar crew and supporters are invited to join Habitat in celebrating this amazing milestone – as well as six more first-time homeowners. Sign up to be a part of the celebration – Register today! [Learn More]
Glen Mar Early Learning Center – Registration Now Open
Registration is NOW OPEN to the community for the Glen Mar ELC. We are busy planning our 2024-2025 school year. We offer full-day care for infants through 5 years old. Check out our website for more information and to schedule a tour today! [ELC Website]
The Holy Spirit Descended on the Apostles on Pentecost
Glen Mar’s Stephen Ministers are here to pray with you so that you can see the Holy Spirit in YOUR life. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry team. [Learn More]
Youth: COME SEE ME
The youth leaders would love to see our 6th-12th graders doing something they enjoy outside of church – things like sports, music, drama, and dance, or other things that are different from those. Tell us about what you’re up to on the yellow “Come See Me” sheet by the sign-in on Sunday morning or evening, or contact D.C. Veale with the details.
UPCOMING EVENTS…
No Youth Group – Sunday, May 19
Youth Bed Build – Sunday May 26 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm
“No kid sleeps on the floor in my town!” It is time to head over to Sleep in Heavenly Peace for our bed build day. Come out from 3-6:30 pm on Red Branch Road and let’s do some good in our community. We’ll work together and build beds for kids in our community who are sleeping on the floor. Register and complete waivers in advance – email the Youth Leaders for the link.
Lunch Bunch – Next lunch is Tuesday, May 21 at 11:30 am
Lunch 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, it’s George Dohner’s chicken dinner! If you have any questions, contact the lunch bunch team.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, May 21 at 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. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in Room 124. Learn more on our Community Groups page or email us.
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – May 25, 2024 – 11:45 am – 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. For more information, or to sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups, contact us by email.
Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, May 28
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. [Learn More]
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, June 1 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.
HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 pm
We meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. We have hybrid meetings both online and in person on first Tuesdays at Glen Mar and on ZOOM only on third Tuesdays. For more info email Rajan Gupta.
Habitat For Humanity – Next work date is June 8
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. You must be 16 or older to work on a Habitat site. We work the second Saturday of every month. If construction isn’t your gift, you can still support this wonderful mission by volunteering in the Restores. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.
Summer Mission Trip – June 23-29
We have room to add some more people to our summer mission trip to Plymouth, NC, June 23-29. Adults and youth currently in 8th grade or older are encouraged to join us for the best week of the summer and a week that will change your lives. $200 per person, scholarships available. Contact D.C. Veale for more information, or register online today!.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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