This Just In: May 24, 2026

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May 21, 2026

Communion with Pastor Lee – Saturday, June 7, 5:30 pm. Let’s welcome Pastor Lee and worship together!
VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Register NOW! Registration closes June 1! Contact Julie Metakes!
rise – TOGETHER AS ONE Commitment Sunday – June 7. Learn how giving at Glen Mar has transformed lives.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build – Saturday, May 30, 9:30 am in the Glen Mar parking lot. Sign up in the Gathering Place, sign up at or email the Glen Mar Sleep in Heavenly Peace Team.
Spring Food Collection – Now through Sunday, May 31: canned meat, canned soup, rice, canned vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereal, cooking oil, diapers (size 4+), and feminine hygiene products.
Twin Bedding Drive – Glen Mar has donated 64 sets of sheets and 23 bed-in-a-bags. We are still collecting through May 31. New twin bedding only, please!
Baltimore Mission Week – Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about urban ministry during the 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 NOW! Questions? Ask D.C. Veale.
The Covenant Ringers are seeking a Handbell Director. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings. We are looking for someone with experience in conducting and/or skilled handbell ringing. If you are interested or know someone who may be a good fit, please contact Sophie.
VBS is looking for volunteers and donations. Help children explore the true nature of God and show kids what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God. Contact Julie Metakes to find out how you can help!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Let’s Celebrate Pastor Gayle! Sunday, May 31, 10:30 am, in the Gathering Place with cake!
Glen Mar’s 24-7 Prayer Room! May 31-June 7. Slots are going fast! Search for ‘prayer room’ on the website or contact the Pastors’ Assistant!
Confirmation Service – Sunday, May 31, 4:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Come support our 8th graders as they profess their faith and join the church!
Help Pastor Lee (and others) learn your name! Each Sunday in June after worship, grab a family member or friend and ask them to take your photo! Send the photo to the Pastors’ Assistant.
Communion with Pastor Du Young Lee – Saturday, June 6, 5:30 pm.
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, June 6, 6:00–7:30 pm. Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
rise – TOGETHER AS ONE Commitment Sunday! – June 7
Brew & Belong – Sunday, June 7, 12:15 pm in Room 144 downstairs. Have you been attending Glen Mar for sometime now and would like to learn how to get more involved? Are you looking for a small group to join? Are you curious about what it means to become a member? Join Pastor Chris for coffee, cookies and conversation! Search for Brew & Belong on the website or contact the Pastors’ Assistant so that we can ensure we have plenty of coffee and cookies!

Mark your calendars for our Summer Concert Series kicking off Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center! It’s going to be a wonderful summer of music you won’t want to miss. We’re thrilled to welcome three outstanding groups: Patagonia Winds (June 26) Radio King Orchestra (July 24) Air Force Blue Aces (August 14). For more information, visit the Summer Concerts page or pick up a trifold in the gathering place.

NO Youth Group today – Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Confirmation Celebration Dinner & Rehearsal – All confirmands, parents and Friends-in-Faith are reminded of the Celebration Dinner this Friday, May 29, at 6:30 pm in the Spirit Center. Confirmands and one parent each should plan to remain afterwards for a rehearsal of the service.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build – All youth are encouraged to help build beds at Glen Mar this Saturday, May 30. Signup here.
Next Week – NO Youth Group. Come support your fellow youth at the Confirmation Service at 4:00 pm.
Mission Training #3 – Saturday, June 6, 9:00 am-12:00 pm for ALL summer mission trip participants.

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.

Our Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Care for You! Stephen Ministers have been through extensive training and provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are experiencing a difficult time. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and provide weekly support for you. To find out more, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry Team.

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!