Adult Sunday School & Small Groups

RSVP here to small groups coming up this fall!


The New Class Adult Sunday School

Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building, Room 208
The New Class welcomes a variety of exceptional speakers from Emory, the larger UMC, and beyond. View the full schedule here and class descriptions here.


Ventures in Faith Adult Sunday School Class

Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building, Room 211

The Ventures in Faith Sunday School class recognizes that challenging issues face today’s disciples of Jesus Christ. Together we enjoy each others’ company and explore the complexities of Christian faith while we try to apply what we discuss to our daily lives. Please join us whenever you are able. Share in our relaxed and supportive gathering on Sunday mornings from 9:45am to 10:45am in Room 211, starting on September 8th. We are an open and welcoming class, suitable for both introverts and extroverts, and we have comfortable chairs! Join us as we explore and discuss topics related to our faith journey. Contact Gordon Boice for questions.

LIFE Sunday School Class

Sundays, 9:45am, Room 422

Join with David O’Brien & Rev. Brent Huckaby as we gather each week for fellowship and discussion of weekly Scripture and faith in our daily lives, including guest speakers from Candler School of Theology.

Friday Night Bites: Women’s Bible Study

Meets every other Friday | The Marlay House Irish Pub (426 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur) | RSVP here
Join with Suzanne Horton & Sara McKlin for dinner and discussion every other Friday, beginning September 6. This Fall we’ll be discussing the book of Ruth. For more info or to RSVP, contact Sara McKlin.

Single Moms’ Support Group (Free!)

4th Mondays of the month, 7pm, via Zoom

Upcoming dates: October 28, November 25

No matter your circumstance or stage of parenting, join us for confidential care and support. Led by Cathy Smith, a therapist with CHRIS180 Counseling Services. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info & to receive the Zoom link. Read our blog post about the Single Moms’ Support Group. 

  

“The Sum of Us” Book Study

Thursdays, October 17 thru November 7, 12noon | Zoom

Join Rev. Brent for a four-week discussion of “The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee.  This book takes a personal, in-depth look at what we all lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm - the idea that progress for some of us must come at the expense of others - and the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we simply can’t do on our own.  Discussion will be over zoom Thursdays at noon beginning October 17th.  Contact Rev. Brent with questions or to RSVP.

FriendShip Group: Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Thursday, October 24, 10:00am

Join with Older Adult Ministries for a peek at fall foliage, creative scarecrows, and a tour of the gardens by Glenn’s own docent, Alice Pugh.  Free admission for Atlanta Botanical Garden members & guests – and let us know if you have any guest passes to share!  RSVP with Rev Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext 103.

 

Glenn Men’s Retreat

November 8-10 | All ages & stages welcome for a weekend retreat to the Forrest Hills Resort, near Dahlonega, GA, less than two hours from Atlanta.  For additional information and to reserve a spot, reach out to Wes Griffin.

 

FriendShip Group: Donate & Shop at Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store

Tuesday, November 12, 11:00am

2585 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Join with Older Adult Ministries as we drop off donations, shop for bargains, and learn about the mission of Lost-n-Found Youth, one of Glenn’s partner organizations. Proceeds from items sold are used to support street outreach, a youth center, and transitional housing for homeless LGBTQ youth. RSVP & coordinate carpooling with Rev Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext 103.

  

FriendShip Group: Volunteer at Wellroot Family Services

Date/Time TBA in December

1967 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 400, Tucker, GA

Join with Older Adult Ministries as we volunteer to sort & wrap Christmas gifts and deck the halls for the annual Christmas Party for foster families with Wellroot Family Services.  RSVP & coordinate carpooling with Rev Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext 103.

 

**Registration now open** Glenn Women's Retreat 2025. 

January 24-26th | The Lodge at Lake Oconee 

Women of all ages & stages are invited to a weekend away to rest and re-connect with God, yourself, and old & new friends. Booking details: Room rate is $300+taxes/fees for two nights, including breakfasts. (Roommates split costs.) Lunch & dinners will be on our own in the quaint towns of Eatonton & Madison. Call to reserve your room directly at 706-485-7785, using group code GM25. Then, let Rev. Susan Pinson know you’re joining us, to request a roommate or carpooling, or to make donations for our guest speaker, scholarships, & supplies.

Life After Cancer Support Group

First Thursdays of the month from 12noon-1:00pm

Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Youth and Activities Building (1669 N. Decatur Rd)

For adult cancer patients who are at least one year out of treatment. No matter your diagnosis or treatment facility, join together with others who understand the many emotions of life during and after cancer. Together we’ll support our journeys to wellness, decrease aloneness and anxiety about “what next”, and with confidentiality and authenticity, reflect and process first-hand experiences as oncology patients. Group facilitated by Hilary Cohen, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker with Winship Cancer lnstitute of Emory University.  Feel free to bring your own lunch! Contact Hilary for more info and to RSVP: 404-778-4627, hilary.cohen@emoryhealthcare.org

Caregivers’ Support Group

Third Wednesday of each month, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Youth and Activities Building
Are you a family caregiver of a loved one with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease? Join us for a monthly support group of confidential encouragement and care. To RSVP, contact our Support Group facilitators: Aubrey and Carol Bush. The location is the Glenn Youth and Activities Building – 1669 N. Decatur Rd with its own parking. Enter the front glass doors facing N. Decatur Rd on the west side of the building. For 24/7 support, visit alz.org/georgia or call 1-800-272-3900.

Glenn Chancel Choir

Regular rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9pm and Sundays, 10am, Sanctuary

The Glenn Choir is open to singers, high school age and above! All voice parts are needed and welcome to join! We rehearse before worship at 10am and sing regularly in 11am worship. Read more about Music at Glenn. For more info, contact Michael Dauterman or Käthe Wright Kaufman.

Chuck Horton Men’s Bible Study

Wednesdays, 8-9am

In loving memory of a faithful Bible study participant and friend, Chuck Horton, join with men of all ages & stages as we read through the Scriptures and share thoughts on our faith journey. Fall 2023 finds us in the book of Jeremiah. For more info, contact the church office or Glenn members Dan MacFarlane or Bill Phillips.

For more information, visit the following pages: Sunday School, Small Groups, United Women of Faith (UWF/UMW) Circles, Choirs, Altar Guild, and Upcoming Events.