Upcoming Events & Announcements
Praying for Glenn: An Invitation
May 25-June 7 | Individually, wherever you choose
Following the disciples’ lead after the ascension of Jesus, Glenn will participate in a communal season of prayer as we move from Easter toward Pentecost. If you’d like to be part of this prayer ministry, contact Rev. Jimmy Moor for the prayer guide.
Family Vacation Bible School & Youth In Town Mission Week
June 2-6, 5:00-6:30pm | Church School Building
**Registration now open** Register at tinyurl.com/GlennFamilyVBS
Vacation Bible School in the evenings for toddlers through teen helpers and their grownups for family fun together learning Bible stories through crafts, singing & dancing, games, science experiments, crafts, & more! Sign up to donate snacks here!
FriendShip Group: Dine Out for a Cause
Friday, June 6th, 11am
Chick-fila (777 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306)
Support our VBS Mission Offering fundraiser for The Welcome Co-Op - an organization that helps refugees arriving into the Atlanta area. We’ll meet for lunch at Chick-fil-a Ponce de Leon (next to Clermont Hotel) and they will donate 20% to our fundraiser for all Chick-fil-a App orders that day! To RSVP and/or coordinate carpooling, RSVP with Rev. Susan. Stay tuned for a tour & volunteer opportunity at The Welcome Co-Op!
Pentecost Worship
Sunday, June 8 | 8:30am & 11am | Little Chapel & Sanctuary
We welcome the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Quigley to the pulpit as we celebrate the birthday of the church! 9:45am Kids @ Glenn Pentecost Party at the Youth & Activities Building, plus birthday treats for all ages on the lawn following 11am Worship.
Young Adult & College Student Lunch
Sunday, June 8, 12pm | Meet in the back of the Sanctuary
Young adults and college students are invited to lunch following the 11 o'clock service on Sunday. We will meet in the back of the sanctuary directly after worship and walk down to Emory Village. Text Sutton at 334-707-1486 if you are able to make it. All are welcome!
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Summer Lecture Series
Sundays, 9:45am, June & July | Ward Fellowship Hall
Personal Piety and Social Holiness: Exploring the Scriptures and church history of what it means to live faithfully in both belief and action
June 1 Dr. Geordan Hammond on “Early Methodist Social Ministries”
June 8 Dr. Joel Kemp on “Ancient Crises and Contemporary Hope.”
June 15 The Rev. Dr. Arun Jones on “Methodist women in mission as exemplars of personal piety and social holiness.”
June 22. The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Quigley on “Learning with the Letters of Paul”
June 29 The Rev. Elaine Puckett on “Building Disciples in the Local Church”
July 6 The Rev. Dr. Richard Puckett on “Justice: A Building Block of Faithful Communities”
July 13 Dr. Alison Greene on “Personal Piety, Social Holiness, and . . . Trees? Reflections on American Christianity and Nature in the Twentieth Century”
July 20 The Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski on “A Methodist Monk: John Wesley and Monastic Spirituality”.
July 27 The Rev. Dr. Tom Elliott on “Christian formation in Wesley’s Preaching Ministry in the early Methodist revival”
Kids @ Glenn Summer Sunday School
Sundays, 9:45am, June - August
CLICK HERE FOR KIDS @ GLENN SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL 2025 SCHEDULE!
31st Annual Habitat for Humanity Build
Build Dates: June 7, 21, & 28; July 12, 19, & 26; August 2
Joining 7 other local churches, Glenn will work with the same house leader as last year to build a home for a wonderful family. When you sign up to build, you are committing to the entire build day, but you do not have to attend every build day. You must register to build through the registration link below to participate, and the minimum volunteer age is 16 years old. Registration closes 48 hours before each build date so make sure to sign up well in advance. Register here.
Branan Towers Summer Picnic
June 10, 11:00am-2:00pm | Branan Towers
You’re invited to our Summer Picnic with Branan Towers! We will serve an old fashioned picnic menu with entertainment by the GumStrummers, an offshoot of the Feed and Seed Band. They are a very interactive group and a crowd favorite! All ages are welcome. We are in need of helping hands to assist with setting up and serving the residents, for the interaction with the residents is the biggest gift. Additionally, we are in need of help with the sides for the picnic: hotdog and hamburger buns and other nonperishable items. If you are interested in helping to prepare or provide the sides, contact Diane Bryant.
Trinity Sunday Worship
Sunday, June 15 | 8:30am & 11am | Little Chapel & Sanctuary
We welcome the Rev. Dr. John Simmons (back!) to the pulpit after over 30 years!
Empty-ish Nesters Summer Supper Group
Tuesday, June 17 | 6:30-9:00pm
Potluck (absolutely no glass allowed) dinner at Venetian Pool for not-so-young adults, no matter your household status! RSVP required by Sunday, June 15, to provide a guest list for the gatehouse to Susan Anne MacKenna.
FriendShip Group: Tour & Volunteer at Welcome Co-Op for Refugees
Wednesday, June 18 | 9:00am-1:00pm | 2062 Weems Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
Join with Older Adult Ministries as we volunteer in the Welcome Shop sorting donations and learn about the mission of The Welcome Co-Op, a collaborative effort of local refugee services organizations: New American Pathways, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Catholic Charities Atlanta, and Inspiritus. RSVP & coordinate carpooling with Rev Susan Pinson 404.634.3936, ext 103.
Rev. Jimmy Moor Preaching in Worship
Sunday, June 22 | 8:30am & 11am | Little Chapel & Sanctuary
Rev. Susan Pinson Preaching in Worship
Sunday, June 29 | 8:30am & 11am | Little Chapel & Sanctuary
Join us after the 11am worship service for a farewell reception for Rev. Brent Huckaby.
Combined Worship Service at 11am
Sunday, July 6 | Sanctuary
We will celebrate Holy Communion with Rev. Jimmy Moor preaching & presiding.
Welcome for The Rev. Dr. Byron & DuWanna Thomas
Sunday, July 13th | 8:30am & 11am | Little Chapel & Sanctuary
Join us as we welcome our new Senior Pastor and his wife to Glenn Memorial! They’ll be present in the 8:30 and 11 am services, and there will be a reception following the 11am service to welcome them.
Glenn Summer Camp
Weeks of June 9, June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Church School Building
Ages 3 through rising 4th grade - Register here
Summer Mission Trip
July 20-26 | Johnson City, TN
(Registration now full) Rising 7th graders and older are invited on a trip to Johnson City, TN to help repair homes and infrastructure that were damaged by the 2024 hurricanes. *This will be an intense week, but a highly rewarding one.
Glisson GROW Day Camp
July 21-25, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm
Register at growdaycamps.org. For rising 1st through 6th graders. 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).
Save the Dates
Sunday Service Projects - Sundays, August, 9:45am
Back to School Sunday - August 3
3rd Grade Bibles Sunday - August 10
Fall Camping @ Watson Mill Bridge State Park - October 10-12
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.
Friday Night Bites: Women’s Bible Study
Friday, March 7, 7pm - then every other Friday | Thinking Man Tavern (537 W Howard Ave, Decatur)
Join with Suzanne Horton & Sara McKlin for dinner and discussion every other Friday, beginning March 7. This Spring we’ll be discussing the book of Esther. For more info or to RSVP, contact Sara McKlin.
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.