College Students & Young Adults
Glenn's College & Young Adult Ministry is open to anyone ages 18-30s, but there's no hard cut off. "Young adult" is a life stage, not an age. We have graduate students, young professionals, single folks, married couples, and more. All are welcome here! The Young Adult Ministry is open-minded, justice-seeking, and LGBTQ+ affirming. Bring your whole self, and come as you are. Read below for details on the Young Adults and College ministries.
Young Adults
Glenn Young Adults meet every Sunday morning at Glenn Memorial UMC for Sunday School at 9:45AM in the Church School Building, room 401 on the top floor. If you're an early riser, meet us after the 8:30 service in Glenn's Little Chapel. If mornings aren't your thing, join us at Sunday School and then head over to the Sanctuary for the 11 o'clock service. No preparation needed, and no prior Sunday School experience required! This is a great, low-barrier entry for studying scripture together. Plus, donuts!
Glenn Young Adults meet on Tuesday nights at 7PM at various bars and breweries around Decatur. Join for fellowship and casual and engaging theological discussions. To stay informed about our location each week, reach out to Sutton at ssmith@glennumc.org or join the Young Adults GroupMe here. In addition to our weekly gatherings, the Young Adults get together each month for fellowship and service opportunities.
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26, 3:30-5pm
Glenn Young Adults will be participating in Trunk or Treat at Emory Village's Fall Festival! We'll decorate the trunk of Sutton's car, pass out candy, and enjoy the fall festival. You're invited to come in costume and bring a bag of (nut-free) candy. RSVP here.
Young Adult Service Project
Saturday, November 15, 10am | Fellowship Hall
On Saturday, November 15th, Glenn Young Adults will be building hygiene kits for Intown Cares. Intown Cares is an organization that works to prevent and reverse homelessness and hunger in Atlanta. We will gather at 10AM in Glenn's Fellowship Hall, and Wren Carlson from Intown will share about homelessness in Atlanta and the organization's work, then lead us in building hygiene kits. Afterwards, folks who want to can go to lunch together nearby. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Young Adult Ministries Friendsgiving
Tuesday, November 18, 7pm | Home of Wed & Cheryl Griffin
Young Adults are invited to a Friendsgiving potluck dinner on Tuesday, November 18th at 7PM, hosted by Wes and Cheryl Griffin. The Griffins will provide our main dish, but you're invited to bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to share. No pressure if cooking is not your thing! We simply ask that you bring good vibes. RSVP at this link to let us know of dietary restrictions, get the address, and share what you'll be bringing.
College Students
In addition to joining the Young Adults Sunday School class each week, Glenn College Students meet throughout the month to share meals and fellowship. Our group includes undergraduates from Emory, Agnes Scott, Oglethorpe, and other schools in Atlanta. To stay up-to-date with Glenn College Students, reach out to Sutton to be added to the email list and join our GroupMe here.