Upcoming Events & Announcements
Epiphany Services
Sunday, January 5 | 8:30am & 11:00am
Begin the new year with worship and services of Holy Communion with Rev. Lurline Fowler as our Communion Celebrant. The Reinhardt University Chorale will offer special music at 11am worship. Rev. Susan Pinson preaching with the Scripture focus on Matthew 2:1-12.
Epiphany Party
Sunday, January 5 | 10:00am | Ward Fellowship Hall
All ages join us for Epiphany celebration - bring donations of baby supplies for Motherhood Beyond Bars as symbolic gifts for the Christ Child. Don your royal attire to look like queens, kings, and magi - and we’ll play dress up with costumes and make crown crafts.
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Club 1012 - No Parents Allowed
Select Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm | Room 211, Church School Building
Upcoming dates: January 12th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th
For 10*, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. Led by Taylor Anderson of CHRIS180 Counseling and our Candler School of Theology interns, Ariel Murphy & George Wasson. $10 Target gift card drawing for 'tweens who attend! RSVP here. *4th graders who are still 9-years-old are welcome.
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.
On-Going Events
Hurricane Relief
We continue to surround in prayer all those affected by recent hurricanes. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is supporting relief efforts. To give to UMCOR via Glenn Church, click here. Additionally, the Glenn Church Good Samaritan fund has already been used to support several local needs for emergency relief for food and utilities bills for those affected by the hurricanes. Give to the Good Samaritan fund here.
Children's Choirs & Sunday School
**Resumes January 5th, 2025**
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
Meets every other Friday, 6:30pm | The Marlay House Irish Pub (426 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur).
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 or responding here.
Life After Cancer Support Group — Free!
2nd Thursdays of each month, 12noon-1:00pm | Youth & Activities Building, 1669 N. Decatur Rd
For adult cancer patients who are at least one year out of treatment. With with confidentiality and authenticity, we will process first-hand experiences as oncology patients. Feel free to bring your own lunch! 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. RSVP with group facilitator Hilary Cohen, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker with Winship Cancer lnstitute of Emory University.
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!
2025 dates TBA
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.
Young Adult Ministry
Check out our Young Adult ministry page here. Contact Rev. Brent Huckaby for more info on all things young adult ministry, including connecting with Emory Wesley Fellowship college student ministry.
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.