Older Adults

Ministries for Older Adults at Glenn include a wide range of opportunities for fellowship, service, learning, and pastoral support. Wherever you find yourself as the years go by, there is a place for you here. Monthly opportunities include fellowship meals, interesting day trips around metro Atlanta, and pastoral care led by clergy and laity alike. Monthly FriendShip Group Trips & Programs: "Because we're all in the same boat" celebrating the lifetime voyage of faith.

Upcoming Events

Monthly Caregivers’ Support Group

3rd Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Youth and Activities Building (YAAB)

For all family caregivers of aging loved ones, including those with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.  Our monthly support group (third Wednesday of each month) offers confidential encouragement and care. To RSVP, contact our Support Group facilitators: Mackay Asbury or Rev. Susan Pinson (404.634.3936, ext. 103). For 24/7 support, visit alz.org/georgia or call 1-800-272-3900.

6-week Grief Support Group

Sundays, 6:15pm, September 20 – October 25. | Parlor

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 Brooke Bonvillain and Keri Challen of Aspen Grove Counseling. For more info & to RSVP, contact Rev. Susan Pinson 404-634-3936, ext. 103.

Explore with Glenn Friends:  The Atlanta History Center

Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 am | Atlanta History Center

All ages are invited to explore The Atlanta History Center during their centennial celebration this year– including the exhibits of the Cyclorama, 1996 Olympics, the American Civil War, Atlanta in 100 Objects, and more, plus we’ll be in peak fall foliage to explore the gardens and grounds.  Feel free to bring your own lunch or plan to dine at Souper Jenny or the Swan Coach House.  Tickets are $29/adult, $25/child, or let us know if you have any member guest passes to share!  RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson (404-634-3936) by Monday, October 26, including those who wish to carpool from Glenn Church at 9:30am.

All in the Glenn Family with Eric Maurer:  Lunch & Learn on Behavioral Health

Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 am | Youth and Activities Building

All ages are invited to join with Glenn Church member and licensed clinical social worker Eric Maurer for a lunch and learn on behavioral health – the broad field that examines how daily habits, actions, thoughts, and emotions affect your overall physical and mental well-being. Good food, fellowship, and information just in time to prepare us for the shorter, darker days of winter and help prevent seasonal affective disorder (‘the winter blues’).  $5/per person lunch.  RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson 404-634-3936.