Upcoming Events & Announcements

Glenn Hoops Basketball League

Registration now open!

This will be an exciting season, with the boys divisions breaking into shorter age gaps of 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, and 7th-8th grade, and a renewed effort to have middle school girls and high school girls divisions. We'll also have our coed league for 1st-2nd grade boys and girls, 3rd-5th grade girls, and high school boys. We'd love to have your 1st-12th grader with us this fall! Volunteer coaches needed. Visit the Glenn UMC recreation website to register. Also, check our Glenn UMC Recreation Facebook page for pictures from events. Questions? Please contact our Recreation Coordinator, Jon Kissel.

Ossie Benjamin’s 50 Year Celebration

Thursday, September 3, 11am | Fellowship Hall
The year was 1976, some of you might have been celebrating America’s 200th birthday, some of you haven’t been born yet but in September of 1976 Mr. Ossie Benjamin started his work at Emory on the custodial staff. Come, help us celebrate Mr. Ossie’s 50 years at Emory and Glenn. All Emory, Glenn and Glenn School folks are invited. A light lunch and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Cliff Richards at crichards@glennumc.org. We are collecting an honorarium for Mr. Ossie. If you would like to donate, click here.

Glenn Book Club

Friday, September 4, 12pm | Youth and Activities Building

Glenn’s Book Club will meet at noon in the Youth and Activities Building on Friday, September 4. This month’s book is Kin, by Tayari Jones, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Creative Writing at Emory. All are welcome, and feel free to bring your lunch! To join the Glenn Book Club email list, contact Rev. Jimmy Moor.

Snack in a Backpack

Fall Kickoff - Thursday, September 10

Thursdays, August thru May; Select Days during Summer | 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 500 local elementary children, plus 48 children in refugee families. For more info, contact us here or Sign up here.

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Bus Drivers Needed!

Do you like driving? Do you like helping others? We are looking to add to our team of volunteer church bus drivers!
Drivers are needed for Sunday morning transportation for our senior adult friends at Viridian Towers (formerly Wesley Woods) - once a month commitment on Sunday mornings for pick up before 11am worship and drop off after worship. Occasional other opportunities for the weekday FriendShip Group Older Adult ministry and even Youth and Young Adult ministries!
All it takes is a valid driver’s license and a clean driving background check. Training is provided. For additional information, contact Rev. Susan Pinson or Vic Allums.

Touch a Truck at Glenn

Saturday, September 12, 10am-12pm | Driveway

Join with Glenn School families and Emory University emergency vehicles for a hands-on morning with fire trucks, police cars, and more!

Adult, Youth & Children’s Sunday School resume

Sunday, September 13, 9:45am | Church School Building

All ages are invited to be a part of discipleship and fellowship with a small group Sunday School class. For more information about our Sunday morning options, click the following links or contact any of our ministers:

Adult Sunday School | Young Adults | Youth | Children

Fall Kickoff Lunch

Sunday, September 13, 12pm | Lawn

To kick off this year's stewardship campaign, the stewardship committee invites the Glenn community to a potluck on the lawn on September 13 after the 11:00 service. We will provide the entrees (fried chicken and vegetarian lasagna). If you can, bring your favorite (nut-free) side dish or dessert - let us know here and/or volunteer. No worries if you can't bring a dish — come anyway to celebrate our community and the church that gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. Hope to see you there!

Usher & Greeter Training

Sunday, September 20, after 11am Worship | Sanctuary

Ushers and greeters are often the first people visitors meet when they walk through our doors. While handing out a bulletin may be part of the role, this ministry is really about offering hospitality and helping each person feel welcomed and at home. Whether you have served for years or are interested in joining the team, we hope you’ll attend a one-hour session where we’ll refocus on what matters most as we welcome everyone who enters our church. You only need to attend one session. For questions reach out to Matt Bartelt (Usher Team Lead) at bartelt.matt@gmail.com or Michael Dauterman.

Club 1012 for Tweens

Select Sundays, 5pm | Room 211

September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6

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.

Single Moms’ Support Group

Select Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm | Room 305, Parlor

September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6

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 (note: Club 1012 ‘tween group available for 4th-5th graders and Youth Choir available for 6th-12th graders). Read our blog post about the Single Moms’ Support Group.

6-week Grief Support Group

Sundays, 6:15pm, September 20 – October 25. | Parlor

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 Brooke Bonvillain and Keri Challen of Aspen Grove Counseling. For more info & to RSVP, contact Rev. Susan Pinson 404-634-3936, ext. 103.

Lunch & Learn: Ready or Not? Preparing for a Hospital Stay for Loved Ones or Yourself

Wednesday, September 23, 11:00am | Youth and Activities Building

The FriendShip Group Older Adult Ministries welcomes Nancy Kriseman, MSW, to share vital information to ensure you and your loved ones receive the best possible care during a hospitalization – whether unexpected or planned. Nancy is a social worker with over 35 years of experience working with elders and their caregivers and is the author of 3 books on caregiving. Tall Tales Book will have copies of her books available for purchase. $5/person for lunch. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson 404.634.3936, ext. 103.

Church-Wide Meetings

Sunday, Sept 27, 3pm | Ward Fellowship Hall

Come and make your voice part of Glenn’s future as we discuss values that drive Glenn. We’ll explore how our values can shape the visioning process, and everyone will have an opportunity to participate. Every voice matters, and we hope you’ll come make yours heard! Childcare provided.

Fall Camping at Black Rock Mountain

October 2-4

Whether you are a new or an experienced camper, join with Glenn friends of all ages for this annual tradition. We will be tent camping at the group Pioneer site (or feel free to rent a nearby cabin on your own!). We will unplug and have time to enjoy God’s creation, get to know new & old Glenn friends of all ages, hike, relax, craft – or go fishing, hiking/jogging. Suggested donation of $15 per family (cash/check/or online), plus $5 parking pass per car (pay at Camp Office). and BYO meals and camping supplies – though lots of campers will coordinate to share food and camping gear. RSVP with Rev. Susan.

Trunk or Treat at Emory Village Fall Festival

Saturday, October 24, 4:00-5:00pm | S. Oxford Rd, Savi Provisions parking lot

Drop of donations of nut-free candy & toys/trinkets at Rev. Susan Pinson’s office throughout October or order from our wish list here and volunteer here to host a car trunk! Children (with their grown-ups!) visit each decorated car trunk to receive a treat. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Bring a bag or bucket - we’ll have extra! FREE, but families are invited to bring a non-perishable food pantry donation for Intown Cares. Full Fall Festival schedule at emoryvillage.org.

Glenn Men’s Retreat - Register now!

Join the Glenn Men on their retreat November 6-8 to Christwalk in the Valley retreat center in Clarkesville, GA. All ages and stages are welcome! More details coming soon. Cost: $225/person. Provide name in registration here. **Note: For those who previously paid for the snowed-out February retreat, you just owe $25!**

Glenn Women's Retreat - Register now!

January 29-31, 2027 at Lanier Islands Resort

Women of all ages & stages are invited to a weekend away to rest and re-connect with God, yourself, and old & new friends. Our retreat speaker will be Rev. Laurie Moeller, Director of Connectional Ministries for the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church. Join us for the inspiring sessions, plus optional spa, hiking trails, outdoor heated pool, firepits, axe-throwing, arcade, escape room, golf, pickleball, golfcart rentals to explore...or just read or relax by the lake! Booking details: Room rate is $358+taxes/fees for two nights, including breakfasts. (Roommates split costs.) Lunch & dinners will be on our own around beautiful Lanier Islands or nearby Buford. Reserve your room directly at tinyurl.com/GlennWomen27 or call 770-945-8787, block code 270129GLEN. Then, let Rev. Susan Pinson know you’re joining us, to request a roommate or carpooling, or to make donations for our guest speaker, scholarships, & supplies.

On-Going Events

Snack in a Backpack

Fall Kickoff Thursday, September 10

Thursdays, August thru May; Select Days during Summer | Youth and Activities Building

Cans for Habitat

Drop Off Now | Outside the Youth and Activities Building (YAAB)

Habitat can sell three million cans to build a house! We’re putting a receptacle just off the YAAB parking lot near the front door to collect cans from the Snack in a Backpack volunteers, Glenn Youth, Wesley Fellowship, the Scouts in the hut in the parking lot, the congregation, and the broader community. From there, the cans will be transported to Habitat’s main location downtown. Please save your aluminum cans, rinse them out, and bring them to the YAAB. Tell your friends and neighbors!

Music Workshop for Youth & Kids

Wes Griffin will be providing regular opportunities for both vocal and instrumental music learning and training on select Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm 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 & Emergency Aid

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.

Monthly Caregivers’ Support Group — Free!

3rd Wednesdays of each month, 4:30-5:30pm | Youth and Activities Building

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; Classes take a break each summer for combined Summer Lecture Series or other options for June & July and intergenerational Sunday Service Projects in August. Learn more here.

A Smarter Workout

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30am | Youth & Activities Building 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.

Heart to Heart Walking Group

Wednesdays, 9:30am | Emory’s Campus

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! We will walk the pace and amount of time that works best for each person – no pressure! RSVP with Rev. Susan to be up to date on any schedule changes.