Upcoming Events & Announcements
Youth Glenn-lympics
July 26, 5-7pm | Youth and Activities Building
A beloved summer tradition, we look forward to some friendly competition and camaraderie as the youth group plays many games. Contact Youth Director Ben Ladner with questions.
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
Summer Sunday School Series: July
Sundays, June-July, 9:45am | Ward Fellowship Hall
Habakkuk, who? Lament and Lessons from a Lesser Prophet
How do we believe in a good God in a world filled with so much evil? In this short but powerful book of the Bible, the Prophet Habakkuk reveals what faithful conversation with God looks like in troubled times and how a strong relationship with Almighty is the ultimate buoy in the storms of life. Led by Rev. Jay Horton and drawing on the work Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman, this four week interactive summer bible study will give participants the opportunity to sit with hard questions about justice, wrestle with doubt and faith, and explore what it means to trust God when the world doesn't quite make sense. Join us in person Sundays, July 5-26 from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
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 spinson@glennumc.org or Vic Allums vic.allums@gmail.com.
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Theology Tuesday
Tuesday, July 28, 7pm | Address TBD
Join us for another special edition of Theology Tuesday with Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp, a Glenn member and Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur. Mindy recently published a book called Listening for Liberation: Sound Practices of Intercultural Spiritual Care and will join us for a conversation about her work. Stay tuned in the GroupMe for details about where we'll gather.
Snack in a Backpack Packing for Congolese Families
Thursday, July 30, 10-11am or 1-2:30pm | YAAB
We will pack meals for the Congolese and GVP refugee families on Thursday July, 30th. Volunteer needs are 10AM-11AM to set up and pull inventory and 1PM - 2:30 PM packing. If you will be in town, please consider helping. Sign Up Genius for July 30th
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
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!
Church-Wide Meetings
Aug 2 & 30, Sept 27, 3pm | 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!
Glenn Book Club
Friday, August 7, 12pm | YAAB
The next meeting of Glenn’s book club will be Friday, August 7, at noon in the YAAB. We are reading Whistler by Ann Patchett. The meetings are open to all who are interested, whether you have attended before or not. We expect a liely discussion of this good book and invite you to join us. Feel free to bring your lunch!
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.
Cans for Habitat
Drop Off Now | Outside the 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! The grand opening of the Cans for Habitat receptacle will be June 5.
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.