Upcoming Events & Announcements
Sunday Service Project for all ages: Packing Hygiene Kits for Intown Cares.
Sunday, August 17, 9:45am
We will pack Hygiene Kits for Intown Cares serving neighbors in need in Atlanta. Supplies provided - suggested $5-10 per person donation to cover our expenses. Give online here or bring cash/check.
Justice Team: Serve at Trinity Table
Sunday, August 17, 11am-3pm | Trinity UMC, 265 Washington St SW,
Join us as we provide 250 hot meals, serve at Trinity Table, and distribute to go meal bags to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Atlanta. Sign-up here to donate items or to volunteer with us at Trinity Table.
*Rescheduled* Back to School Splash Party!
Sunday, August 17, 3:00-5:00pm | Amphitheater Lawn
Volunteers needed for a safe & fun afternoon! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/splashparty25
Wear swimsuits/sunscreen/hats; bring a towel! Water slides, splash seat, prizes, & baby pools. Bring money for Snowie's Snowcones.
Youth Choir Kickoff
Sunday, August 17, 5pm | Church School Building
6th-12th graders are invited to join us as we begin another year of youth choir! NO previous singing experience required! Kickoff includes prizes and the BIG Youth Choir Tour/Mission Trip REVEAL! For more information, contact Wes Griffin. Followed at 6pm by United Methodist Youth Fellowship (youth group) in the Youth & Activities Building.
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Kids @ Glenn Summer Sunday School
Sundays, 9:45am, June - August
CLICK HERE FOR KIDS @ GLENN SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL 2025 SCHEDULE!
FriendShip Group: Meet & Greet Lunch with Pastor Byron
Wednesday, August 20th, 11:30am | Youth and Activities Building
All ages welcome to join with our monthly older adult ministries for a casual meet & greet luncheon with Pastor Byron. To help him get to know you, please plan to bring one ‘show & tell’ item or photo that is special to you/your family. $5/person lunch – RSVP with Rev. Susan, spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext. 103.
Ways to Pray Sunday
Sunday, August 24, 9:45am | Ward Fellowship Hall.
All ages are invited to join us for interactive ways to pray. Prayer bracelets, labyrinths, written prayers, breath prayers, exercise prayers, & more!
College & Graduate Student Lunch
Sunday, August 24, 12pm | Fellowship Hall
College and graduate students are invited to a free lunch to kickoff the new school year. Join us in the Fellowship Hall after the 11am worship service. Questions? Contact Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Sutton Smith.
Club 1012- No Parents Allowed!
Select Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm | Room 211, CSB
Upcoming dates: August 24, September 14, October 19, November 9, December 7
For 10*, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. Led by Sasha Simon & Kelly Kinser of CHRIS180 Counseling and our Candler School of Theology interns, Ariel Murphy & George Wasson. $10 Target giftcard drawing for 'tweens who attend! RSVP here *4th graders still 9-years-old welcome.
Picnic on the Playground (with the Pastors!)
First Wednesdays, 12:15pm. Sept 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd
Children & parents/guardians/nannies/grands meet Rev. Susan (and/or Pastor Byron and Pastor Jimmy!) on the playground after Glenn School carpool for a meet & greet playgroup. Bring your own (nut-free) picnic lunch & we’ll have treats to share after sharing a story! RSVP so we’ll have enough treats - Rev. Susan spinson@glennumc.org!
Heart to Heart Walking Group
Wednesdays, 9:30am, beginning Sept 3rd
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!
Generosity Gathers Glenners to Finance the Future
Wednesday, September 3, 5:00pm | Home of Dr. Jane St. Clair
Join us for this special meeting to see where God is found in your finances. This session will be a general talk about personal finances, planned giving and how to send more of your tax dollars to the church. Sign up online at bit.ly/generosity-sessions-25.
Methodist Social Principles Classes
Wednesday Class Sessions: September 3 & 10 from 6-7pm, YAAB
Sunday Class Sessions: September 7 & 14 from 12:30-1:30pm, YAAB
Maybe you’ve heard people refer to the Social Principles and wondered what they were talking about. Perhaps you want to know the United Methodist Church’s position on immigration, or war, or women’s rights, or other important matters. A two-class crash course on the Social Principles in the United Methodist Church, led by Jimmy Moor, will be offered in September. We will explore the history of social action in the Wesleyan movement, look at the process used in developing the Social Principles, and learn about the theology that undergirds them. We will also look at some of the principles themselves. There is a rich history behind our Social Principles, and all United Methodists are encouraged to know them and use them. These two sessions of classes are identical, and you can pick to take them on the day that best suits your schedule. The cost of the book is $10. Books will be available through the church office. Register here.
Book Club
Friday, September 5 at 12pm | YAAB
Glenn’s new book club has organized! Join us for our first monthly book club meeting. All are welcome. Bring your lunch as we discuss James McBride’s novel, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. If you’re interested but can’t meet Fridays at noon, email Jimmy Moor with meeting time options that work for you. The meeting time can be adjusted to accommodate the most people, for we want to be accessible to as many folks as we can.
Friday Night Bites
Every Other Friday, September 5 & 19, October 3 & 17 (skip 31), Nov 7 & 21, 6:30-8pm | The Po Boy Shoppe (basement area) at 1369 Clairmont Road, Decatur 30033.
Join with Suzanne Horton & Sara McKlin for dinner and discussion every other Friday. Our focus this fall will be on the book of Matthew, as we begin a journey through the Gospels exploring how women were in the crucial moments of the narrative of Jesus' life. For more info or to RSVP, contact Sara McKlin.
Touch-a-Truck – Family Public Safety Event
Saturday, September 13, 10:00am-12:00pm | Church Driveway
The Glenn School for Young Children invites families to come meet our Emory University Police and EMTs, as well as our local DeKalb County Fire Department. Kids – and kids at heart – will have the opportunity to ‘touch a truck’ and learn about public safety in a casual, fun way. Special thanks to the Emory University Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR).
Free College Financial Aid Workshop
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00-7:30pm | Glenn Youth and Activities Building
For high school and college students and their parents & guardians. Lauren Rutledge with College Aid Solutions will share helpful information about navigating FAFSA, scholarship tips, and financial aid for both public and private universities. Register here: bit.ly/financial-aid-seminar-glenn.
*register now* Glenn Fall Camping
Friday, October 10 thru Sunday, October 12
Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Comer, GA. 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 even go swimming, 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 Pinson spinson@glennumc.org.
Glenn-Emory Sunday Worship
Sunday, October 26 | Sanctuary
Join us for a special worship service where Glenn and Emory celebrate their long-lasting connection through worship. Our guest preacher will be Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop-in-Residence of Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
Glenn-Emory Celebration: Sunday Trunk or Treat & Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 26 | Afternoon, Details to come
Glenn will partner with Emory Village Alliance for the annual Emory Village Festival. Glenn will host the Trunk or Treat and Blessing of Animals! Stay tuned for more details including times and other vendors!
*registration open* Glenn Women's Retreat
January 23-25, 2026 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 $350+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/GlennWomen26 or call 770-945-8787, code 260123GLEN. 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
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.
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.
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.