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 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.

Young Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 7pm | Wesley Room

This month, we’re reading the first half of Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World by Kat Armas.


Young Adult Service Opportunity: Lost n Found Thrift Store

Saturday, May 9, 10:30am | Lost N Found Thrift, 2585 Chantilly Dr NE

Sort donations at thrift store in support of Lost-n-Found Youth, a Glenn partner organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. RSVP to Sutton.

Young Adult Cookout

Tuesday, May 12, 5pm | Address Upon RSVP

Come kick off summer with a pool party! We’ll grill burgers, hot dogs, and more. RSVP to Sutton for address and details.

Graduate Recognition

Sunday, May 17, 8:30 & 11am Worship Services

Join us for worship as we recognize graduates at all levels (from preschool to PhD programs!) Submit graduate names for the bulletin here.

Young Adult Guys’ Night

Thursday. May 21, 7pm | Po Boy Shoppe

Glenn young adult men are invited to guys night at the Po’Boy Shoppe’s Basement Bar. No agenda, just hanging out. Contact Sutton for more information.


Young Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 26 | Wesley Room

This month, we’re reading the second half of Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World by Kat Armas.

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.
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The Young Adult Ministry at @glennumc has made it to Instagram! If you’re looking to build community, ask tough questions, and deepen discipleship, you’re in the right place.