Upcoming Events & Announcements

Lenten Small Groups & Studies:

Contact Kat Griffith at the church office to sign-up for these groups at kgriffith@glennumc.org or (404)-634-3936 ext.132

Young Adult & College Student Lenten Study
Led by Sutton Smith, Interim Young Adult Ministries Coordinator
Beginning March 16, five sessions, Sundays, 7pm, Room 211 CSB

Young adults and college students are invited to participate in a Sunday night book study during Lent. We will be reading Amy-Jill Levine's book, The Gospel of John: A Beginner's Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life. There is a limited number of free books for the first several registrants. All are welcome! Sign up through the Google Form linked here. Reach out to Sutton with any questions or suggestions.

Lenten Scripture and the Poetry of Mary Oliver

Led by Rev. Mark Westmoreland

Beginning March 10, five sessions, Mondays at 7pm, YAAB Assembly Room

You’re invited to a uniquely scriptural and poetic Lenten study as we pair scripture readings appropriate to Lent with the evocative poetry of Mary Oliver. Together, we’ll discover how this conversation can help us more richly experience the gracious renewal of Lent. There is no cost for the study, but we need to know how many guides to have available. A copy of Mary Oliver’s Devotions is recommended but not required.

Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week

Led by Rev. Jimmy Moor

Beginning March 11, six sessions, Tuesdays at 7pm, YAAB Assembly Room A

Join us as we prepare for Holy Week, using renowned New Testament Scholar Amy-Jill Levine’s study, Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week. We will explore the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story and discuss how we respond to this story in our Christian journeys.

6-week Grief Support Group

Thursdays, 7:00pm, February 27 thru April 3 | Parlor, Church School Building

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 Aspen Grove Counseling & Wellness. For more info & to RSVP, contact Rev. Susan Pinson 404-634-3936, ext. 103.

Egg-cellent Saturday

Saturday, April 12, 3:00-5:00pm | Amphitheater, Playground, and lawn of Sanctuary

Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny, & more! Treat filled eggs & volunteers needed - pick up empty eggs outside Rev. Susan's office! Sign up here to volunteer.

3:00pm- Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, sack races, bounce houses, and drinks, popcorn, & cotton candy available

4:00pm- We gather for the age level hunts!

Free event- all are invited to bring a non-perishable food donation for Intown Cares food pantry! Free parking next door in Emory’s Fishburne deck.

Palm/Passion Sunday

Sunday, April 13, 8:30am in the Little Chapel and 11am in the Sanctuary
Remembering Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem with the worship service that begins holy week. All children invited lead the congregation in singing This is the day at the beginning of the 11am service from the steps of the Sanctuary, weather-permitting. (Join us at 9:30am Choir and 10am Sunday School, too, to learn all about Palm Sunday!)

Maundy Thursday Worship

Thursday, April 17, 7:00pm In the Ward Fellowship Hall.

Feel free to bring a picnic dinner for the playground or Fellowship Hall for before the service begins. Rev. Susan Pinson, Minister for Children & Older Adults, will be our preacher and we hope to make this service interactive for all ages as we remember Jesus’ last supper with the disciples and the mandate to love one another. Childcare provided, but again, family friendly focus!

Good Friday Worship

Friday, April 18, 7:00pm. Pre-service music at 6:30pm. In the sanctuary. Childcare available.

Easter Sunday!

Sunday, April 20
7:15am Sunrise Service. Sanctuary front lawn. Bring your own chair!
9:30am Easter Brunch & Crafts in Ward Fellowship Hall. Bring a nut-free treat to share. Sign up here.
11:00am Easter Worship Sanctuary. Childcare available. All are invited to bring flowers for the Easter cross.

Scroll down for more events below the calendar.

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

*new date!* Wednesday, April 23, 11am

Youth and Activities Building

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 404.634.3936, ext. 103.

Faith & Fun Day at Sweetwater Creek State Park

Saturday, April 26

All ages of our Glenn UMC Church family join us for a casual fellowship to celebrate Earth Week! Make a day of it with optional hiking, boating, fishing (GA fishing license required), etc. or just join us for games (hula hoops, parachute, bubbles), fellowship, devotion, & dinner from 4:00-6:00pm. Potluck dinner at Pavilion #1 - 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA. Music by Druid Hills Billys bluegrass band (feel free to bring instruments to play!). RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/GlennFunDay.

Glenn’s Got Talent

Sunday, April 27, 10am | Ward Fellowship Hall.

Confirmation Sunday

April 27 | 11 am service, Sanctuary

Join us as we celebrate this year’s Confirmands joining the church family and celebrate with a lunch for all new-to-Glenn members and visitors following 11am worship. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org.

Youth Sunday

May 4 | 11 am service, Sanctuary

Join us for a special, youth-led worship service.

Bite Nite

May 9 | YAAB

All 9th-12th graders are invited to a night of fun and exploration around the Atlanta/Decatur area followed by a lock-in at the YAAB. Dinner provided, but bring snacks, overnight materials, and a change of clothes.

Festival of Christian Home - Celebrating New Babies & Older Adults over 90!

Sunday, May 11 | 11am Worship

Plus, at 10am, All ages invited to celebrate the Festival of the Christian Home (aka Mothers’ Day but inclusive of all families) for a Playgroup on the Playground with donuts (coffee for grown-ups!), facepainting, a special storytime, & family photography available!

Summer Supper Groups

Beginning in June

Let's come together this summer for a few meals, make new friends, and reconnect with familiar faces! Sign up here

Family Vacation Bible School

June 2-6, 5:00-6:30pm | Church School Building

**Registration now open** Register at tinyurl.com/GlennFamilyVBS

Vacation Bible School in the evenings for toddlers through teen helpers and their grownups for family fun together learning Bible stories through crafts, singing & dancing, games, science experiments, crafts, & more! Sign up to donate snacks here!

Glenn Summer Camp

Weeks of June 9, June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Church School Building

Ages 3 through rising 4th grade - Register here

Summer Mission Trip

July 20-26 | Johnson City, TN

Rising 7th graders and older are invited on a trip to Johnson City, TN to help repair homes and infrastructure that were damaged by the 2024 hurricanes. *This will be an intense week, but a highly rewarding one.* Sign ups coming soon!

Glisson GROW Day Camp

July 21-25, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

Register at growdaycamps.org. For rising 1st through 6th graders. Glisson Grow Day Camps brings the powerful experience of camp ministry to local churches. Packed with activities that contribute to learning new skills and building Christian community, the focus throughout is for each camper to grow deeper roots in their faith (grow spiritually), in their ability to work as a team (grow socially), and in self-confidence as a loved child of God (grow individually).

Save the Dates

Faith & Fun Day @ Sweetwater Creek State Park - Saturday, April 26
Confirmation Sunday & New Member Celebration - April 27
Glenn's Got Talent Show - Sunday, April 27, 10am
Youth Sunday - May 4
Festival of the Christian Home Sunday- Honoring Older Adults & New Babies - May 11
Summer Lecture Series - Sundays, June-July, 9:45am
Youth Mission Trip - July 20-26
Sunday Service Projects - Sundays, August, 9:45am
Back to School Sunday - August 3
3rd Grade Bibles Sunday - August 10
Fall Camping @ Watson Mill Bridge State Park - October 10-12

On-Going Events

Disaster Relief

We surround in prayer all those affected by natural disasters and violence. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international relief organization supporting emergency and longterm support across the globe. To give to UMCOR via Glenn Church, click here. Additionally, the Glenn Church Good Samaritan fund is used to support local needs for emergency relief for food and utilities bills for those in need. Give to the Good Samaritan fund here.

Children's Choirs & Sunday School

Sundays | 9:30am Choirs | 10:00am Sunday School

Nursery & Childcare for 8:30am & 11am worship services available.

*Free!* No singing experience needed! Choirs meet from 9:30am-10:00am, followed by Children's Sunday School classes 10:00-10:45am with a Bible story and interactive activities & crafts.
Preschoolers – Room 206
Pre-K & Kinder – Room 310
1st - 5th Grade – Room 419
Details & sign up here

Friday Night Bites: Women’s Bible Study

Friday, March 7, 7pm - then every other Friday | Thinking Man Tavern (537 W Howard Ave, Decatur)
Join with Suzanne Horton & Sara McKlin for dinner and discussion every other Friday, beginning March 7. This Spring we’ll be discussing the book of Esther. For more info or to RSVP, contact Sara McKlin.

Monthly Caregivers’ Support Group — Free!

3rd Wednesdays of each month, 4:30-5:30pm | Youth and Activities Building, 1669 N. Decatur Rd

For all family caregivers of aging loved ones, including those 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 Mackay Asbury or Rev. Susan Pinson. 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.

Single Moms’ Support Group — Free!

4th Mondays of the month, 12noon, via Zoom

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.

Snack in a Backpack

Thursdays | Youth & Activities Building | Sign up here
Snack in a Backpack provides food to children who are at risk of hunger on the weekends. The program currently serves approximately 400 children, including 40 children in refugee families. Contact Deborah Marlowe for more information.

Adult Sunday School Classes

Sunday School classes gather on Sunday mornings at 9:45am in the Church School Building. Learn more here.

Children's Ministry

Check out our Children’s ministry page here. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info on all things Kids @ Glenn.

Youth Ministry

Check out our Youth ministry page here. Contact Ben Ladner for more info on all things Youth @ Glenn.

A Smarter Workout

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30am | YAAB Gym

Meet with a community of mostly women 50 and over who enjoy conversation, camaraderie and laughter, oh, and exercise! The class is led by Susan Lee, group fitness instructor and personal trainer. We rotate different types of exercise for a functional, healthy, strong body – and have lots of fun doing it! Modifications are encouraged and we never push each other to perform. Judgment is forbidden, especially from yourself. All are welcome! For more info, contact Susan Lee (brentandsusanlee@gmail.com) or text Susan at 404/408-3202.

Give Flowers for Sunday Worship

Have a special birthday, anniversary, or a memorable date coming up? Sign up here to give flowers for our 11am worship in the Sanctuary.