Upcoming Events & Announcements
Trinity Table Legacy Dinner
Saturday, May 23, 5pm | Trinity UMC
As one door closes, another door opens. Join us for one special night to celebrate 43 years of community, stories, and impact in this space as we also celebrate what‘s next. Dinner $50 and raffle tickets are $10. All proceeds will go towards moving costs of Trinity UMC. Register here.
Pentecost
Sunday, May 24, 8:30 & 11am Worship Services
Join us to celebrate the birthday of the church! Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church’s global mission, and we commemorate the Holy Spirit’s descent among the Apostles. After the 11am worship service, we’ll join in a beloved tradition at Glenn with 12 birthday tables where we celebrate our own birthdays!
Hike with Glenn Friends: Memorial Day Staycation Edition
Monday, May 25, 10:00am | Cochran Mill Park (Palmetto, GA)
Get outdoors together as we connect with new and old Glenn friends. An easy to moderate 1.6 mile loop in beautiful Cochran Mills – with additional hiking options depending on the group’s preferences. Explore beautiful waterfalls, enormous boulders, rock outcrops, and wildflowers. For details and to RSVP, contact Roger Lee, co-chair of Glenn Welcome/Hospitality Team.
Young Adult Book Club
Tuesday, May 26 | Wesley Room
This month, we’re reading the second half of Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World by Kat Armas.
FriendShip Group Lunch & Learn: Safer Falling Techniques with Judo
Wednesday, May 27, 11:00am | Youth & Activities Building
Join with our monthly Older Adult Ministries FriendShip Group for a lunch & learn with Atlanta Judo Midtown presenting a program to help seniors build confidence and resilience through movement with their techniques to “fall better; fear less.” $5 donation for lunch. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org 404.634.3936, ext. 103.
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Youth Ministry: Bite Nite
Friday, May 29 | YAAB
All high school youth are invited to join us for a night of scavenger hunting in Atlanta followed by a lock-in at the YAAB. Contact Ben Ladner with questions.
Kids @ Glenn Summer Sunday School: Decorate for VBS!
Sunday, May 31st, 9:45-10:45am - Room 413 & Fellowship Hall
Grown-ups and Rising Pre-K through 5th Grade + Youth Helpers. Two's & Three's in Room 206. Nursery in Room 200. Join us to transform the Fellowship Hall and 4th floor classrooms into Snowball Mountain! Bring winter themed props and decorations like sleds, snowmen, penguins, etc. (label with names for anything that needs to be returned).
Lunch after Worship with Young Adults
Sunday, May 31, 12pm
After Glenn’s 11 o’clock worship service, join the young adults for lunch in the Wesley Room. Bring food from home or pick something up in Emory Village, and we’ll eat lunch together. Treats provided!
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! Register children, youth, and adult volunteers here. Donate snacks for VBS here.
VBS Mission Fundraiser & Summer Service Projects
For our church-wide Summer Sunday Service Projects in August, we have set high goals to gather donations for 5 partner organizations. If the VBS kids can achieve the 5 goals of Snowball Mountain Challenge, we believe we can collect the items needed throughout the summer and/or the financial donations to meet these challenges. Give online here for bulk purchases or check out the wish lists below. Donations will be collected in the Care Closet of the Church School Building.
50 backpacks full of school supplies
30 welcome kits for refugee neighbors
50 hygiene kits for unhoused neighbors (supplies provided - suggested $10 per person donation)
20 care packages for young adults transitioning out of foster care
250 to-go meals for hungry neighbors
Dine Out for the VBS Mission
Monday, June 1st, 4:00-8:00pm | at Panera - Emory Village
Enter promo code FUND4U at checkout or tell your cashier to support our VBS Mission fundraiser supporting our five service projects this summer (see links above).
FriendShip Group Visits the Carlos Museum’s Compassion Exhibit
Wednesday, June 3, 11:00am | Carlos Museum
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.
Glenn Book Club
Friday, June 5, 12pm | Parlor
The next meeting of Glenn’s book club will be Friday, June 5, at noon in the Parlor. We are reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The meetings are open to all who are interested, whether you have attended before or not. We expect a lively discussion of this good book, and invite you to join us. Feel free to bring your lunch! Contact Rev. Jimmy Moor for more info.
Summer Sunday School Series
Sundays, June-July, 9:45am | Ward Fellowship Hall
Join us for our congregation-wide Summer Sunday School class as we listen, learn, and grow in discipleship together.
Sunday, June 7th – Vision led by Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas. Senior Pastor Dr. Thomas will discuss the role of vision in the Bible, with attention to the numerous texts throughout Scripture.
Sunday, June 14th – Liberation led by Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp. Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp will discuss her new book, Listening for Liberation: Sound Practices of Intercultural Spiritual Care. Dr. McGarrah Sharp is Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care at Columbia Seminary in Decatur and is a member of Glenn UMC with her family, Tommy, Lucy, and James Henry.
Sunday, June 21st– Discernment led by Rev. Dr. Richard Puckett. Dr. Puckett will share about Biblical parameters for discerning God's path. Dr. Puckett and his wife, Rev. Elaine Puckett, Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation, are part of the Glenn UMC family after retirement as Elders in the North Georgia Conference.
Sunday, June 28th – Prayer led by Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas. Senior Pastor Dr. Thomas will focus us on prayer, its role and function throughout Scripture, with attention being given to the elements of prayer and the central role that it played in the life of Jesus, its relationship to power, and as a tool for aligning ourselves with God’s will.
Retirement Sunday for Rev. Dr. Alice Rogers
Sunday, June 7, 8:30 & 11am worship services
Rev. Dr. Alice Rogers joins us as a guest preacher and celebrant as we celebrate her retirement and meaningful ministry to so many in the North Georgia Annual Conference.
Kids @ Glenn Faith Builders Sunday School
Sundays, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 9:45-10:45am | Room 409
Learn a Bible story & build with Legos! For Rising Pre-K through 5th Grade + Youth Helpers. Two's & Three's in Room 206. Nursery in Room 200
Glenn Summer Camp
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.
Hike with Glenn Friends
Saturday, June 13, 8:30am | Alexander Lake (Panola Mountain, GA)
Get outdoors together as we connect with new and old Glenn friends. Explore one of our Georgia State Parks right here in metro Atlanta! For details and to RSVP, contact Gladness Groover, co-chair of Glenn Welcome/Hospitality Team.
Branan Towers Summer Picnic
Monday June 22, 11am | Branan Towers
Branan Towers will have their annual summer picnic with Glenn on Monday, June 22. The theme this year is a beach party with beach music. The Gum Strummers will perform and there will be picnic food and games. Please join us; it's an all generational event. If you are able to join us to help with the event, watch for the SignUp Genius in the coming weeks. Contact Diane Bryant for additional information.
P’s and Cues Puppet Show
Sunday, June 28th, 9:45-10:45am | Room 419
P’s and Cues interactive puppet show will lead us on an adventure where Gembaya the Giraffe and her savanna friends learn to be generous. Please bring a new or gently used book for donation to Children Read Atlanta non-profit (books should be preschool/pre-K type books only). For Rising Pre-K through 5th Grade + Youth Helpers. Two's & Three's in Room 206. Nursery in Room 200.
P's and Cues Adventure Camp
June 29-July 3, 9am-1pm | Church School Building
Join us for silly fun in this “one of a kind” camp experience with interactive puppet shows, crafts, storytelling, music, & recreation. More info & register at psandcues.com/summer camp.
Summer Sunday School Series
Sundays, June-July, 9:45am | Ward Fellowship Hall
Join us for our congregation-wide Summer Sunday School class as we listen, learn, and grow in discipleship together.
Sundays in July: Bible Study led by the Rev. Jay Horton. Join us for Rev. Horton’s Ordination Bible Stud focused on the book of Habakkuk, utilizing writings of Howard Thurman.
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.
22 talented youth and 7 adult chaperones travel to Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville, bringing music, service, and social-justice engagement to each community we visit.
Scholarships are needed to help offset trip costs! For more information, scan the QR code or visit http://www.glennumc.org/give then navigate to the Youth Choir Tour & Mission Trip 2026 “Donate” page. For more information, contact Youth Choir Director Wes Griffin or Director of Youth Ministries, Ben Ladner.
Kids @ Glenn Minecraft-ing or Crafting our Faith Sunday School
Sundays, July 12 & 19, 9:45-10:45am | Rooms 409 & 413
Kids will need to bring their own devices & have access to login to Minecraft. We will learn a Bible story and bring it to (virtual) life together. Not a gamer? No worries - we will learn a Bible story and bring it to life together with fun crafts! For Rising Pre-K through 5th Grade + Youth Helpers. Two's & Three's in Room 206. Nursery in Room 200
Grow Day Camp
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.
FriendShip Group Lunch & Summer Catchup
Wednesday, July 22, 11:00am | Athen’s Pizza
Join with the FriendShip Group Older Adult Ministry for a dutch-treat lunch and catch up with one another in the midst of summer travels. Rev. Susan will be catching up before the final few weeks of her Summer Renewal Leave! RSVP with Lydia Stewart Castle or leaving a message in the church office at 404-634-3936 by Monday, July 20 for our table reservation.
Art Camp
June 29-July 3 and/or July 20-24, 9am-1pm
Immerse your child in a fun-filled week of creativity. Throughout the week, we'll explore the works of various artists and create our own masterpieces. $220 per week • Ages: 4-10. Please send your child with a water bottle and lunch each day. To register, email aleadalfio@gmail.com with your address and phone number. Led by Ms. Stacy Brodbeck & Ms. Alessandra England
Tie Dye Sunday!
Sunday, July 26, 9:45-10:45am | Youth & Activities Building front yard
Bring a shirt or other clothes to tie-dye! Glenn Church logo shirts available for $10 - pay online here. For Rising Pre-K through 5th Grade + Youth Helpers. Two's & Three's in Room 206. Nursery in Room 200
August Sunday Service Projects -
Good Neighbor Days! Give online here for bulk purchases or sign up for items through the links below. Donations will be collected in the Care Closet of the Church School Building.
-Sunday, August 2nd, 9:45am - School Supplies Drive with Snack in a Backpack
-Sunday, August 9th, 9:45am - Essentials for Refugee Neighbors with The Welcome Co-Op
-Sunday, August 16th, 9:45am - Hygiene Kits for Unhoused Neighbors with Intown Cares (supplies provided - suggested $10/per person donation)
-Sunday, August 23rd, 9:45am - Care Packages for Young Adults Transitioning Out of Foster Care with Wellroot Family Services
-Sunday, August 30th, 9:45am - Meals-to-Go for Hungry Neighbors with Trinity Table
Back to School “Sundae”!
Sunday, August 2
8:30am & 11am Worship - Blessing of the Backpacks
All students & teachers are invited to bring your backpack for a special blessing (and receive this year's Glenn Church keychain!) and we'll all celebrate Holy Communion together.
8:30am in the Little Chapel or 11am in the Sanctuary. Nursery care available for infants through Kindergarteners.
9:45am - Sunday Service Project - packing school supplies for Snack in a Backpack
All ages join us in the Ward Fellowship Hall to pack 50 backpacks full of donated supplies --sign up to donate our supplies from the list here.
12:15pm - Ice Cream Sundaes on the lawn! Sign up here to help provide an extra scoop of blessings for the school year!
3rd Grade Bibles Sunday
Sunday, August 9
All Third Graders and their families are invited to be a part of this special tradition. RSVP for your 3rd Grader’s Bible here with Mackay Asbury and RSVP for the family lunch & Bible 101 mini-retreat (12noon-2:00pm) here with Ellie Dilworth.
Register for our First Young Adult Retreat!
August 14-16 | Hinton Rural Life Center, Hayesville, NC
Registration is now OPEN for our 2026 SUMMER RETREAT! The best part? IT ONLY COSTS $50 TO ATTEND IF YOU REGISTER BY JULY 14! ($65 after that) That includes 2 nights of lodging, all meals, and all activities. Spots are limited, so sign up ASAP!
Register for the retreat at this link. Then pay your registration fee here on Glenn's website. (If you prefer to pay by check, let me know.) Please know that scholarships are available if the registration fee is a barrier to participating. Reach out to Sutton Smith directly to inquire about financial assistance.
On-Going Events
Snack in a Backpack
Thursdays Aug-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 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 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
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.
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.