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.

FriendShip Group Lunch & Learn: All in the Glenn Family with Dr. Lynn O’Neill

Wednesday, January 22 | 11am | Glenn UMC Youth and Activities Building (YAAB)

All ages are invited to join with our monthly Older Adult Ministries to hear from Glenn Church family physician Dr. Lynn O’Neill about palliative care, the medical approach that aims to improve the quality of life for people with serious illnesses – whether curable, chronic, or life-threatening. Bring your questions and learn from Dr. O’Neill who serves as Associate Director of the Emory Palliative Care Center, responsible for all education activities of the Center which encompasses the palliative care services at all 5 Emory hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and affiliate hospitals (Grady and the VAMC).  In addition, she is the Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Emory University and Associate Professor of the Emory University School of Medicine.  $5/person for lunch. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext. 103.