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 9:45AM in the Church School Building, room 401 on the top 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 Book Club
Tuesday, January 27, 7pm | Address upon RSVP
Young adults theology book club kicks off on Tuesday, January 27 at 7PM at Sutton's apartment. The people have voted, and our first book is Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Come on the 29th having read the book, and we'll have a casual discussion about it. All are welcome to participate! For more information and to receive the address, join our Book Club GroupMe.
Monthly Service Project: Intown Cares
Saturday, January 31, 9am | Intown Cares Food Pantry
On Saturday, January 31, Glenn Young Adults and Wesley students will volunteer at Intown Cares' food pantry from 9AM-12:30PM. This will be an active few hours with lots of moving around and lifting. Participants must wear close-toed shoes and fill out an online waiver to participate. RSVP at this link to receive the waiver and coordinate carpooling.
Game Night!
Tuesday, February 10, 7pm | Address Upon RSVP
We're shaking up our Tuesday routine with young adult game night. Mario Kart, board games, card games—you name it, we've got it. If you have a game you love, bring it! RSVP here to receive the address.
Service Opportunity & Theology Tuesday
Tuesday, February 17, 5:30pm
On Tuesday night at 5:30, we'll join members of Glenn's justice team to serve and eat dinner at Trinity House Big Bethel, a transitional housing organization for men battling addiction. We'll go to Big Bethel at 5:30, take a tour of the home, serve and eat dinner with the residents, and be wrapped up by about 7PM. Then, we'll trek to Inner Voice for Theology Tuesday. If you'd like to join us at Big Bethel, contact Sutton at ssmith@glennumc.org.
Theology Book Club #2
Tuesday, February 24, 7pm | Address upon RSVP
This month, we'll be reading and discussing Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman. If you'd like to participate, join the Book Club GroupMe to receive the address.