Young Adults
Glenn's Young Adult Ministry is open to anyone ages 21-30s, but there's no hard cut off. "Young adult" is a life stage, not an age. We have graduate students, young professionals, single folks, married couples, and more. All are welcome here! The Young Adult Ministry is open-minded, justice-seeking, and LGBTQ+ affirming. Bring your whole self, and come as you are. Read below for details on the Young Adults and College ministries. If you are looking for more information about our college ministry, please view our page for College Students.
Glenn Young Adults meet every Sunday morning at Glenn Memorial UMC for Sunday School at 9:30AM in the Church School Building, room 211 on the bottom floor. If you're an early riser, meet us after the 8:30 service in Glenn's Little Chapel. If mornings aren't your thing, join us at Sunday School and then head over to the Sanctuary for the 11 o'clock service. No preparation needed, and no prior Sunday School experience required! This is a great, low-barrier entry for studying scripture together. Plus, donuts!
Glenn Young Adults meet on Tuesday nights for Theology Tuesdays at 7PM at various bars and breweries around Decatur. Join for fellowship and casual and engaging theological discussions. To stay informed about our location each week, reach out to Sutton at ssmith@glennumc.org or join the Young Adults GroupMe here. In addition to our weekly gatherings, the Young Adults get together each month for fellowship and service opportunities.
Events
Theology Tuesday
Tuesday, June 23, 7pm | Address Upon RSVP
A special edition of Theology Tuesday hosted by The Rev. Drs. Jen Quigley and Soren Hessler, both United Methodist pastors and professors at Candler School of Theology. We'll gather at their home in Decatur at 7PM, and they'll answer your burning questions about theology and Methodism. RSVP here for the address.
Young Adults Book Club
Tuesday, June 30, 7pm | Location TBD
Join us for a discussion about the second half of Liturgies for Resisting Empire by Kat Armas. Missed the discussion on the first half of the book? No problem! We'd love for you to jump in. Join the Book Club GroupMe for details.
Young Adult PIckleball Tournament
Tuesday, July 7, 7pm | DeKalb Tennis Center
Since our June pickleball outing was such a hit, we'll have a tournament where our pickleball athletes can duke it out. Co-ed doubles tournament, 7-9 PM at DeKalb Tennis Center (1400 McConnell Dr, Decatur). $5 per person to enter the tournament (this covers the cost of the court reservation), and you can sign up as a pair or individually, and I'll match you with someone. Sign up by July 2 at this link. Not a pickleball-er? Spectators welcome!
Theology Tuesday
Tuesday, July 14, 7pm | Address Upon RSVP
he Rev. Drs. Soren Hessler and Jen Quigley are graciously hosting us for a special edition of Theology Tuesday on July 14. RSVP here to get the address.
Young Adult Dinner
Tuesday, July 21, 7pm | Address Upon RSVP
Come enjoy dinner in the home of Glenn members, the Griffins, at 7 PM. Please RSVP to Cheryl at cherylgriff81@gmail.com and share dietary needs and receive the address.
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.
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 me directly to inquire about financial assistance.
This is going to be a special weekend in the life of Glenn's Young Adult Ministry, and I hope you'll be there for it. The retreat will kick off our year-long focus on Discernment & Discipleship, thanks to a grant from the Forum for Theological Exploration. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know. You can find more details at the registration link above.
