Adult Sunday School & Small Groups
Summer Lecture Series 2024
Faith in Action: How the Scriptures Guide Us Today
Sundays, 9:45am June & July, Church School Building Room 208
Each summer, our adult Sunday School classes take a break and combine for the Summer Lecture Series led by faculty of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. BYOC - Bring Your Own Coffee and sign up here to help provide breakfast treats each week! Contact Rev. Brent Huckaby for questions. Watch on Zoom here.
Schedule:
June 2 Jehu Hanciles – ‘If English is Good Enough for Jesus': Immigration and the Remaking of American Christianity
June 9 Kevin Lazarus – Methodism and Disability Justice: From Wesley to the UM Social Principles
June 16 Beth Corrie – The March on Jerusalem: Considering Jesus’ Journey Through the Lens of Nonviolent Action
June 23 Roger Nam – Ezra-Nehemiah as Migration Literature: Reflecting on Present Realities
June 30 Arun Jones – Biblical Witness in a Biblically Illiterate World – part 1
July 7 Arun Jones – Biblical Witness in a Biblically Illiterate World– part 2
July 14 Ryan Bonfiglio – What the Bible has to say about Poverty – part 1
July 21 Ryan Bonfiglio – What the Bible has to say about Poverty – part 2
July 28 Tom Elliott – Wesley’s Primitive Physick and UM Social Principles: Christian Faith and Public Health
6-week Grief Support Group
Wednesdays, 6pm, June 12 – July 24 (not meeting July 3)
In the Youth & Activities Building, Darryl Bryant Room (1669 N. Decatur Road. Enter front, glass doors facing N. Decatur Rd and we’ll be in the first meeting room)
Grieving a loved one is very personal and can ebb and flow across days, months, and even years. No matter the circumstances of your grief and bereavement, join us for confidential care and support, remembering that you are not alone in your grief journey. Led by Keri Challen of CHRIS180 Counseling services. For more info & to RSVP, contact Rev. Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404-634-3936, ext. 103.
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.
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.
The New Class Adult Sunday School
Resumes in the Fall! 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
Resumes in the Fall! Sundays, 9:45am | Room 211 in-person
Join us as we explore and discuss topics related to our faith journey. Contact Gordon Boice for questions.
Coffee & Conversation Sunday School Class
Resumes in the Fall! Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building, Parlor
Join with Pastor Mark, Glenn intern Britt Dush, and David O’Brien as we gather each week for fellowship and discussion of weekly Scripture and faith in our daily lives.
Single Moms’ Support Group – Free!
Resumes in the Fall! First Tuesdays of the month at 8pm, via Zoom. No matter your circumstance or stage of parenting, join us for confidential care and support. Led by Ruth Cordova, 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
Glenn Chancel Choir
Resumes in the Fall! 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.
Grief Support Group
We wrapped up our fall grief support group! Check back for updates on the next grief support group. Grieving a loved one is very personal and can ebb and flow across days, months, and even years. No matter the circumstances of your grief and bereavement, join us for confidential care and support, remembering that you are not alone in your grief journey. Led by Ruth Cordova of CHRIS180 Counseling services. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info.
For more information, visit the following pages: Sunday School, Small Groups, United Women of Faith (UWF/UMW) Circles, Choirs, Altar Guild, and Upcoming Events.