There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES
- Stephen Ministers Are There to Care! Email the Stephen Ministry Team.
- 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!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
- Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, June 13. 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 at .
- 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!
- 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 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!
- VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Register NOW! Registration closes June 1! Contact Julie Metakes!
- 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. Learn how giving at Glen Mar has transformed lives.
- 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!
- Dancing Needles – Thursday, June 11, 1:00 pm. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? We need you in our prayer shawl group! Donations of yarn are always welcome. If you know of someone you think may appreciate a prayer shawl/baby blanket or just want information, contact Lois Hildebrand.
SAVE THE DATE!
- 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.
YOUTH NEWS:
- No Youth Group this week – All youth are encouraged to come and support your peers at the Confirmation Service on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 pm in the Spirit Center.
- Mission Training #3 – Saturday, June 6, 9:00-12:00 pm. ALL youth and adult participants in either the North Carolina trip or Baltimore Mission Week are reminded of our mandatory final training session this Saturday in the Youth Lounge. Come learn important skills, see what crew you’re on and pick up your T-shirt. There is a Safe Sanctuaries training at 12:15 pm for those who need to take it.
- Next Week – The Gospel According to 6-7.
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.
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! Congratulations to our 2026 graduates!
