There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
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Gals In Faith Together (GIFT) Fall Kickoff and Ice Cream Social – Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm. Ladies! Looking for a way to get connected and dig deeper at Glen Mar Church? We are a women’s Bible study group who meets weekly on Thursday nights. For more info email Growth Groups or register here!
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Mark your calendars for the ninth annual Jewels for Hope – November 1 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Donate your gently worn jewelry and scarves beginning September 9 through October 19. Drop-off containers are located in the Glen Mar Gathering Place, at Hope Works, and at the Columbia Yoga Center. If you have any questions, please contact Hope Works.
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Music Ministry – Whether you sing, play an instrument, or ring bells, we’d love to have you join us! No matter your experience level, whether you are a beginner or experienced, there’s something for everyone! Come be a part of the fun and make music with us this fall! Questions? Register here or contact Sophie.
ACT NOW:
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AMES Food Collection – September 7 to 28. With the school year beginning, Glen Mar will be collecting food items from September to support our partners at Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore, and needy families in Howard County. Please pick up a bag with a list of needed food items from the table in the gathering place, and thank you for your continued efforts to feed local families in need.
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Tell others about your ministry! The Messenger articles are due Monday, September 15! Please submit any articles to The Messenger.
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Fall Mission Trips – October 14-24: There are opportunities to serve in Guatemala as we continue to grow our relationship with Steps of Hope and the people of Santa Maria de` Jesus. Our team plans to focus working with the children and assisting with earthquake recovery. October 5-11: We also plan to send a team back to Windsor, NC to work with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. The focus will be on finalizing our previous bed build and home repairs. Please register for the NC trip here.
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Mark your calendars for Annual Conference – Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am at Wesley Freedom UMC in Eldersburg, MD.
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Mark your calendars for this year’s Journey to Bethlehem – Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7.
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) When troubles are overwhelming, God can seem far away. Stephen Ministers can help. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or contact us.
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Italian Dinner Night – Join us for a delicious Italian dinner on Sunday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Chef George Dohner will be preparing a fantastic meal as a fundraiser for a Glen Mar youth working on his Eagle Scout project, which will be installing a Gaga Ball pit at Glen Mar. Please register here.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Experience Handbells – Sunday, September 7, 10:45 am! Try out handbell ringing and see if it’s for you. Learn some basic ringing and even play a song. Open to youth (6th-12th grade) and adults with ability to read music.
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Social Justice Group – Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend this group!
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Dancing Needles – Thursday, September 11, 1:00 pm. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? We need you!
- Habitat for Humanity – Next work date is Saturday, September 13. Do you enjoy doing handy work? Contact Adrienne for more info!
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Communion Gathering – Sunday, September 14, 8:30 am in the chapel on all but the first Sundays of the month.
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Boy Scout Popcorn Sale – Sunday, September 14.
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Bishop Easterling visits the Districts – Monday, September 15, 6:00 pm at Deer Park UMC, 2205 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, MD 21157. Join for a time to meet with clergy and laity for sharing and communication.
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Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, September 16, 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place. Bring a sandwich!
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Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 pm. Alphabet Soup is a reconciling community, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness, and welcoming and affirming ALL people. Questions? Contact rm*@********mc.org.
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Addy Deaton’s Memorial Service – Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am at Community UMC of Crofton. Per Addy’s wishes, please wear pink or bright colors.
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Italian Dinner Night – Sunday, September 21, 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Come support our Glen Mar youth working on his Eagle Scout project, which will be installing a Gaga Ball pit at Glen Mar. Please register here.
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Bible Sunday – Sunday, October 12, at the 9:30 or 11 am service. 3rd Graders! It’s time to get your very own Bible!
Join us in worship on October 12 for a special presentation. Sign up to reserve your Bible.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
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Confirmation 2025-26 – All 8th grade and older youth who have not yet been confirmed are urged to sign up for this year’s class. Classes begin next today, so please register here asap . Contact D.C. Veale for more information.
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Survivor Game Night – TONIGHT! 5:00-7:30 pm for 6th-12th grade youth! Bring a friend, meet in the Spirit Center and bring $5 for dinner.
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Next Week – Sundae Sunday and AMA with Pastor Chris.
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Middle School Retreat – All 6th-8th grade youth are invited to join us for the best weekend of the Fall. Oct. 17-19 we will be heading to Camp Manidokan to build up your XP to grow deeper in faith while doing fun things in the mountains like Boss Battles, a giant zip line, campfires, and gaga ball. Register by October 3. The $220 registration fee covers everything you’ll need for the weekend plus a T-shirt. Register here.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
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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.
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Join the Christmas Cantata Choir! Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 25 (weekly, 7:00-7:30 pm).
