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

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.

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!

Pickleball with the Young Adults

Tuesday, June 2, 7pm | DeKalb Tennis Center

Whether you’ve never played or graced the court a million times, join the Young Adults for a night of Pickleball! RSVP here. Bring your own gear if you have it, but we should have more than enough for anyone who doesn't. If you want to come watch and hang out, that's great, too!

Trivia with Young Adults

Tuesday, June 9, 7pm | Sceptre Brewing

Join Young Adults for a night of trivia at Sceptre!

Theology Tuesday

Tuesday, June 16, 7pm | Location TBD

Location and subject TBD, stay tuned for more information in the Young Adult GroupMe

Theology Tuesday 2

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. 

Lots of good stuff coming up with Glenn Young Adults in June, and we’d love for you to join us! Learn more about these events at the link in our bio. Contact Sutton at ssmith@glennumc.org with questions or DM us here.
Our summer Sunday School series kicks off THIS SUNDAY, May 31! Join us at 9:30 on Sunday mornings to learn about the prophets, starting with Moses, going through the Old Testament, and concluding with Jesus. We’ll use podcast episodes to accomp
Join us tomorrow night for a conversation about Pentecost 🔥 Bring your questions about the Holy Spirit, the early Christ-followers in the Book of Acts, and the role of spirituality in the life of the church today.
The Young Adults kicked off summer tonight with a cookout!
Check out our May events! We’d love for you to join us for Bible study, volunteering, fellowship, and conversation. DM us here with questions or reach out to Sutton at ssmith@glennumc.org.
Worship with us at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church! Hear prophetic preaching and beautiful music, and experience inclusive intergenerational community on Sunday mornings. If you’re an early riser, check out our 8:30 service in The Little
Over the next couple months, we’ll spend time reading Liturgies for Resisting Empire by @kat_armas, and we’d love for you to join us! Email Sutton or DM us for more information.
Join us tonight at Inner Voice Brewing for Theology Tuesday for a discussion about liberation theology!