There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS
- Wish Upon A Star. A long-standing Glen Mar tradition, Wish Upon A Star provides Christmas gifts to those in need in both Howard County and Baltimore City through long standing partnerships like Howard County Public Schools, Ames UMC and others. Donations also help Hurley families as well. Stop by the Gathering Place this Sunday to learn more and to sign up for gifts or gift cards. [Read More]
- Operation Christmas Child – Shoe boxes due Sunday, November 12. Filled shoe boxes need to be returned this or next Sunday, November 12. Thank you SO MUCH for making a difference! If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Sturgill.
- Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3. Registration is now open for the event of the season! A FREE outdoor Christmas experience for the whole family where you can meet Roman soldiers, shepherds (and their sheep) and angels as you journey through the Christmas story. Reserve your spot today! It is not too late to sign up to play a part, from behind the scenes to in the scenes. Visit our table in the Gathering Place this Sunday for more information. [Read More]
Youth Group – Sunday, November 5 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope!” You might not need to blow up the Death Star at youth group, but we will learn about our real hope in this world… oh yeah, and there will be light sabers. Come for dinner with your friends and fun 5:30-7:00 pm, remember to bring $5 for dinner.
KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
- VBS 2024 – Dive into friendship with God this summer at Scuba VBS – July 8-12. Registration begins March 1.
- Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
Continue to pray for our Stephen Minister trainees
This week they’re exploring one of the more frequent situations in which they may provide care—“Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief.” They’ll learn about the different stages of grief, along with practical ways they can care at each stage. This is a situation everyone is likely to encounter at different times in life, so it’s a crucial way our Stephen Ministers will offer care in our congregation and community. If you are in a time of mourning, consider reaching out to Stephen Ministry by talking to one of the pastors or contacting us by email.
Calling All Actors & Actresses!
Calling all actors and actresses! We are casting for our Family Christmas Eve Pageant and need children and youth for this very special performance on December 24. Rehearsals will be Saturdays in December and performances will ba at 9:30 and 11:00 am on Christmas Eve. For more informatoin or to sign up, please contact Julie or Pastor Melaina.
Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends November 19
In partnership with Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore and My Sister’s Place Women’s shelter in Baltimore, Glen Mar is collecting food items to help up to 250 families celebrate Thanksgiving. Please see the table in the Gathering Place for information on items being collected and how you can help! [Shopping List]
Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
Sponsor one or two Spirit Center altar flower arrangements for a weekend. To sign up for an available weekend, fill out a flower envelope. The cost is $40 per arrangement. Sponsors can contact The Flower Basket at 410.465.5588 to customize their arrangement(s) if they wish. Flower envelopes are available in the Cafe area in the Gathering Place. Any questions? Please call or email Mary Ellen, the Pastor’s Assistant.
MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
Are you passionate about bringing people together, fostering understanding, and creating a harmonious community? We are looking for volunteers to lead room activities during the event. Your dedication can help meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community and be a part of something truly transformation. If you have questions or are interested, please send an email to the Day of Service Team.
Glen Mar Singles Social Network
Are you looking for a social group of people who like to get together and do fun, interesting, meaningful stuff? Join us. We are a social group, not a dating group or a place to find a future spouse. We are a group of Christian singles—divorced, widowed, never married—who enjoy one another’s company. We meet for brunch on 1st Sundays, potluck on 3rd Saturdays, and more! For more info and to get on our email list, email the Singles Team today!
American Sign Language (ASL) Basic Training – Begins November 6 at 6:00 pm
Want to learn words, phrases, and/or even a song or two in ASL with Rev. Leo Yates? Join our three-week training session that will meet on three Mondays in November (11/6, 11/13, and 11/20) at 6:00 pm via Zoom. This is a wonderful opportunity to build awareness and learn about the Deaf community and their culture to provide more accessibility and hospitality. This training is an accompaniment to our Come to the Table sermon series. Please mark your calendars and register today! [Sign Up TODAY!]
HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Next Meeting Tuesday, November 7 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 information, email Rajan Gupta.
Dancing Needles – Next Meeting Thursday, November 9 at 1:00 pm
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting or would you like to learn? We need you in our prayer shawl group. Prayer shawls are given to those in hospital and those in need of special care as a reminder that others care and are praying for them. The group is also making baby blankets for our newborns and scarves for our armed forces. We usually meet the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm in Room 144 to knit, crochet, and share together. If you wish you can knit or crochet at home and we can arrange to have your finished items picked up or dropped off at church. Donations of yarn are always welcome.
Community Health Fair -Saturday, November 11 ~ 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free Community Health Fair (with annual flu shots for 6-month-old & up). Everyone is welcome and walk-ins are accepted. It will be held indoors at Glen Mar Church. The scheduled health-related services are: Annual Flu shots; Hearing & Vision screening (for pre-school & up); Blood pressure & stoke risk assessment; Women, Infants, & Children information; Domestic Violence prevention information; Mental Health related information; Crisis Intervention info and referrals; Health and Wellness coaching; Living Wellness Chiropractic; & Senior Placement Navigator. Visit our event for the latest information. Volunteers are still needed. If you have any questions, email the Health Fair Team.
Habitat for Humanity – Next Build Date Saturday, November 11
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 by emailing The Habitat Team.
Next Baptism Class – Sunday, November 12 at 11:15 am
Our next Baptism Class will be held on Sunday, Nov 12, 2023 at 11:15 am for our next Baptism on Sunday, Nov 19. Baptism class is for parents who wish to have their child baptized as well as adults who wish to be baptized. For more information or to sign up visit our Baptism Blog. Or click here if you wish to attend the class for infant/toddler/child baptism, click here if you wish to attend the class for youth/adult baptism.
Social Justice Group – Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm in room 159
Do you have a heart for social justice? Welcome and affirm people to be their whole selves? Resist and interrupt systems of oppression? Or simply want to learn more about social justice issues? Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group seeks to live out the vows of baptism through education and activism that build and bridge communities. Join Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group.
Dan Eschliman’s Homecoming Concert – Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
Dan has an album he called, “Welcome.” Come and see him perform his original music here at Glen Mar Church in the Spirit Center. “If the world has told you wrong, remember, you are priceless in the eyes of God.”
Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 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, just bring your favorite sandwich, we’ll provide the rest. If you have any questions, contact The Lunch Bunch Team.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm
Can You D.I.G It? Glen Mar’s Reconciling Community, celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at Glen Mar, meets on third Tuesdays, at 7 PM, in Room 124. All are welcome.
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 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 DRC Blog. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing Jo Ann Kohler.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
