Upcoming Events & Announcements
Lenten Class
Mondays in March, beginnning March 9, 7pm | YAAB
Jimmy Moor is offering a four week Lenten Class starting Monday, March 9. It will meet at 7:00 in the YAAB on March 9, 16, 23, and 30. The class will focus on the Lectionary readings for Sundays in Lenten during March. There is no cost and no study book. Bring your bible and join us as we look at biblical themes for the season. And there will be music!
Youth Play
Friday, March 13, 7pm | Fellowship Hall
Saturday, March 14, 2pm and 7pm | Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 15, 2pm | Fellowship Hall
Come support the youth at Glenn and their production of "Wooing Wed Widing Hood," a fun and hilarious spinoff of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story, on March 13, 14, & 15. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night, and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Wooing Wed Widing Hood: The kingdom of Wychwood-under-Ooze is abuzz with activity as three princes (Wise, Strong, and Loud) seek to wed Red Riding Hood! Her parents do not want her to marry so they devise a twisted plot involving a Fairy Godmother and an evil queen to thwart the suitors. With the Big Bad Wolf, extra Riding Hood sisters, a dragon, and more twists than a roller coaster, this year’s Glenn Youth production of “Wooing Wed Widing Hood” is a fractured fairy tale adventure full of happily-ever-after laughter!
Tickets are available for adults ($15) and children/youth ages 3-17 ($10) online until Thursday, March 12th at here or at the door before each performance.
Mixer with Glenn UMC Young Adults & Adults
Saturday, March 14, 2pm | Home of Shelley Rogers
Young adults are invited to an afternoon of fellowship with Glenn members as we create intergenerational community. Light snacks will be served. RSVP to Sutton for address.
Harvard Glee Club Visits Glenn
March 14-15 | Sanctuary
Join the Harvard Glee Club on their tour throughout the Southeast as they perform a concert in our Sanctuary on Saturday, March 14, and help lead the 11am worship service on Sunday, March 15. More details to come.
Glenn UMC x Acapella Books Host Ibram X. Kendi
Sunday, March 15, 6pm | Sanctuary
The National Book Award–winning author of Stamped from the Beginning charts how “great replacement theory” has become a dominant political idea of our time and ushered in an antidemocratic age. A Cappella Books proudly welcomes Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Glenn Memorial Church for a discussion of his highly-anticipated new book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. Tickets can be purchased here and include a signed first edition of Chain of Ideas.
Lenten Offering: Peace with Justice
The Peace with Justice offering enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs. The special offering benefits peace with justice ministries in both the North Georgia Annual Conference and through the General Board of Church and Society around the world. Give online throughout Lent at glennumc.org/give or during offerings on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Order Easter Lilies
Give Easter lilies in honor or memory of loved ones. A Glenn Memorial tradition, the beautiful Easter Lilies adorn our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. The plants are $15 each (purchased from a local, independent florist). Order here, and quantities are limited. Mark payments on your offering envelope or pay online at glennumc.org/give.
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Blue Jean Drive
Glenn’s Care Closet is collecting gently worn men’s blue jeans (size 32-38) for the Clothing Closet at Trinity Table. Look for collection boxes near the mailboxes in the Church School Building. Drop off jeans anytime until March 20. Glenn will deliver the jeans on March 22 when it serves the meal at Trinity Table.
FriendShip Group Visit the Carlos Museum's Compassion Exhibit
Thursday, March 19, 11:00am
Join with the FriendShip Group Older Adult Ministry to visit the Carlos Museum's new exhibition on Compassion: What Moves You? The experience invites visitors to explore what motivates us, moves us, and gives us purpose; how we find empathy and resonance in one another through our shared humanity and diversity; how and why we sometimes fail to be moved, fail to find common purpose, and neglect to protect or help others in need; and what we can do to address that. $8/senior rate or free with Emory ID. We'll meet at the Glenn Church amphitheater at 10:45am to walk over together. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson 404-634-3936, ext. 103.
Young Adult Guys’ Night
Thursday, March 19, 7pm | Po Boy Shoppe
Glenn young adult men are invited to guys night at the Po’Boy Shoppe’s Basement Bar. No agenda, just hanging out. Contact Sutton for more information.
The Glenn School Gala
Friday, March 20, 6:30pm | Druid Hills Golf Club
Join with us as we celebrate the 75th year of The Glenn School for Young Children! Enjoy the evening of music, food, fellowship, and an auction fundraiser or be a sponsor/donor to the event. More info here
Friday Night Bites
Every other Friday; Mar 20, Apr 3, 17, May 1, 15 | The Marlay House
Friday Night Bites Women’s Bible Study will resume on Friday, Jan 9, at The Marlay House. We will be discussing the background of the Revised Common Lectionary, as well focusing on the Sunday readings from the Gospel and Psalms. Contact Sara Mcklin for more information.
**Registration coming soon! Visit to National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Saturday, March 21, 10am
Join members of the Justice Team as we explore the newly renovated National Center for Civil and Human Rights, located in downtown Atlanta. With the addition of the new permanent exhibit on the Reconstruction Era, the Center continues in its work to “illuminate the past, while revealing what’s at stake for the future.” Other exhibits include the Lunch Counter Sit In Experience, Roll Down Like Water: the American Civil Rights Movement, and Everyone, Everywhere: the Global Human Rights Movement. At the Center, you can explore Dr. King’s papers and get inspired in the Action Lab. Sign up here and pay for tickets by March 15 to join us. You can meet us there, or carpool with others, and our visit will last approximately 2 hours. Those who wish may get lunch together afterwards to discuss the experience. Contact Carol Allums with questions.
Glenn Serves Trinity Table
Sunday, March 22, 12pm | Trinity UMC
Volunteers are needed to provide a hot lunch for our unhoused neighbors at Trinity UMC on Sunday, March 22. Volunteers servers will need to be at Trinity by 12pm. Food should be dropped off at Glenn at 10:00am on the 22nd. If you need to drop off earlier, contact Diane Bryant. We will leave Glenn with a carpool of Glenn members and food at 11:00 AM. We will set up and begin serving at Trinity at 12:30. Volunteers can drive themselves and meet us thereif needed. We should wrap up by 2:30 or 3:00. Carpools can be arranged if folks are interested. You can go to the Giving Page on Glenn's website if you wish to donate money to buy some of the items in bulk. Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions, contact Diane Bryant.
Little Chapel Lenten Music and Sing
March 22, 5pm | Little Chapel
Join the Glenn Youth Choir and friends for a program of Lenten music in the wonderful Little Chapel on Sunday, March 22, 5:00 – 6pm. There will be both special musical offerings, as well as group hymn singing. Come and be inspired by special music of the season! An offering will be taken to support the Glenn Youth Choir Tour and Mission in July 2026.
Young Adult Book Club #3
Tuesday, March 24, 7pm | Location TBD
ll are welcome to join the young adults for Book Club. This month, we’re discussing Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Contact Sutton for more information.
Snack in a Backpack’s Congo Inspired Dinner
Tuesday, March 24, 7pm | YAAB
Spend the evening of March 24th, 6:00 PM, at the YAAB (1669 N. Decatur Road) eating a Congo-inspired dinner similar to the foods Snack in a Backpack provides to our Congo refugee families. Rev. Daniel Kagami, pastor of their church, will talk about their journey from the DRC to Clarkston, GA, and their lives here. All are welcome! Volunteer to help here.
Habitat for Humanity Lenten Build
Saturday, March 28 | 415 New Jersey Ave NW
Join us for a Lenten Habitat for Humanity build! Note: This will replace our typical Summer Faith Build. The first build day will start at Habitat’s warehouse where everyone will gather for the kickoff. Sign-up here. If the allotted number of slots are taken, you will go on the waitlist and most likely will get in. Contact Jennifer Scott-Ward for more information.
The churches participating in this year’s build are: Glenn Memorial UMC, St. Benedict Catholic, St. James UMC, St. Luke’s Presbyterian, St. Martin in the Fields, Holy Innocents, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Egg-cellent Saturday
Saturday, March 28, 3:00-5:00pm
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! Volunteer here.
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!
Wonderfully Made: Loved by God Event for 5th-6th graders
Sunday, March 29
Wonderfully Made- Loved By God is a faith-based program for 5th-6th graders about puberty, sex, and boundaries. The program helps pre-teens understand their bodies, the changes they are going through, and how God loves them now and always. They can learn and ask questions in a safe environment with trained teachers and mentors. This year's facilitator is Rev. Sara Maughan.
10:00am-10:45am during Sunday School for intro & ice breakers
Break for 11am Palm Sunday Worship with families
12:00pm-2:30pm: Lunch & session with students
2:30pm-3:00pm: Closing session parents join with students
$50 per student covers course materials, snacks, & lunch. Scholarships available. Register & online payment here. For more info, contact Rev. Susan Pinson.
Stations of the Cross
During Holy Week, the needlepoint Stations of the Cross will be available in the Little Chapel. Stop by the Little Chapel during church office hours for a time of prayer & meditation guided by the art and Scriptures of Jesus’ journey during Holy week. And/or, use this virtual Stations of the Cross video from home.
Young Adult S’Mores Night
Tuesday, March 31, 7pm | Griffin Home
Join the young adults for a night of fellowship by the fire and making s’mores. RSVP to Sutton for address.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2 | Fellowship Hall
6:00pm Optional catered dinner in the Ward Fellowship Hall. RSVP here. Donations appreciated - cash, check, or give online here.
7:00pm Worship with Holy Communion In the Ward Fellowship Hall. All ages gather around the tables to remember Jesus’ last supper with the disciples and the mandate to love one another. Childcare available.
Single Moms’ Support Group
Sundays, April 19, May 17, 5pm | Parlor
No matter your circumstance or stage of parenting, join us for free confidential care and support and other Moms who “get it.” Led by Keri Challen, a therapist with Aspen Grove Counseling. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info & to RSVP for childcare.
Club 1012
Sundays, March 8, April 19, May 17, 5pm | Room 211
Club 1012 is for 10*, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. RSVP here *4th graders still 9-years-old welcome. Led by therapists with CHRIS180 Counseling.
Youth Spiritual Life Retreat
Join 8th -12th Graders on the Youth Spring Spiritual Life Retreat to Camp Mikell (Toccoa, GA) from April 24-26th. All are welcome! If you’re registering directly through this site, please make sure you’ve also registered via this link. For questions or more info, contact Youth Director Ben Ladner bladner@glennumc.org.
$140 per youth, $115 each for siblings - provide name(s) in registration.
*register now!* Family Vacation Bible School.
June 1st-5th, 5:00-6:30pm | Church School Building.
All ages are invited to join the fun of Vacation Bible School in the evenings for toddlers through teen helpers with their grownups for family fun together learning Bible stories through crafts, singing & dancing, games, science experiments, crafts, & more. This year’s theme is Snowball Mountain Challenge, so we’re opening up registration just in time to be inspired by the Winter Olympics! Register children, youth, and adult volunteers here.
Glenn Summer Camp - Registration now open!
Weeks of June 8, 15, 22 and July 6 & 13 | 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday-Friday (except Friday, June 19)
Toddlers through rising 5th graders enjoy hands-on science, drama, clay-working, cooking, nature explorations, and music with two experienced teachers per class. An art teacher will offer additional fun experiences! Each class offers indoor free play, outdoor fun, water table play, reading and writing time, and safe socializing throughout the day.
Register here. Questions? Contact Director Carol Wilson at 404-634-3936.
Glenn Youth Voices of Grace: Southern Harmony Tour - Registration now open!
Week of July 11 - July 17
Sing, explore, learn, and serve at exciting and interesting locations and venues in the Southeast United States:
Birmingham - Sing in worship.
- Visit Civil Rights Institute, 16th St. Baptist Church.
Memphis - Birthplace of much soul, R&R, gospel music.
- Elvis Presley Graceland home.
- Racial justice missional service.
Nashville - Experience Ryman Auditorium.
- Tours of Vanderbilt, Belmont, Fisk Universities.
- Visit Opryland. Lots of music-scene opportunities.
- New gospel music museum.
- Missional service.
All interested youth are welcome to participate in the trip, regardless of their ability to pay the full price. Scholarships will be available! Register & pay online here. For more information, contact Youth Choir Director Wes Griffin or Director of Youth Ministries, Ben Ladner.
Grow Day Camp - Registration now open!
Week of July 20-24 | 8:30am --5:30pm Mon-Thu; 8:30am-12:30pm Fri.
Rising 1st grade through 6th grade. Camp Glisson staff hosts a week of faith & fun at Glenn Church! 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). More info & register at www.growdaycamps.org.
*Stay tuned for info on Art Camp & P's and Cues Camp options the weeks of June 29 and July 20!*
Save the Dates
Thur, April 2 - Maundy Thursday
Fri, April 3 - Good Friday
Sun, April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 24-26 - Youth Spiritual Life Retreat
Sat, April 25 - Faith & Fun Day at Sweetwater Creek State Park
Sun, April 26 - Glenn's Got Talent show
June 1-5 - Family Vacation Bible School & Youth In Town Mission Week
On-Going Events
Snack in a Backpack
Thursdays | Youth and Activities Building
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. For more info, contact us here or Sign up here.
Music Workshop for Youth & Kids
Wes Griffin will be providing regular opportunities for both vocal and instrumental music learning and training on Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm in the Assembly Room of the Glenn Youth and Activities Building. The workshop will be catered to youth, grades 6 – 12 but will also be available for younger children on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact Wes at wesgriff@bellsouth.net. Glenn Youth Music Workshop Sign Up
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.
Heart to Heart Walking Group
Wednesdays, 9:30am
Meet in the Amphitheater for a “heart to heart” walk around Emory’s campus with Rev. Susan. All ages – including little ones in strollers – welcome! Weather or mood-depending, we might end up walking laps in the gym or down to Emory Village for a cup of coffee! We will walk the pace and amount of time that works best for each person – no pressure! RSVP so we’ll know to look for you - Rev. Susan spinson@glennumc.org!
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.
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sunday School classes gather on Sunday mornings at 9:45am in the Church School Building. Learn more here.
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.