Adult Sunday School & Small Groups
The Candler Foundry Class at Glenn
Science and Faith: What does Athens Have To Do With Jerusalem?
Tuesdays until May 7, Five Sessions, 7pm-8:30pm, Church School Building Room 208, Zoom Option Available
What is the relationship between what we learn about the world by our own efforts (science) and what God has revealed to us (faith)? This course will explore that question by looking at areas where the conclusions of science and faith intersect, whether they conflict, and how the scientific discoveries bear on the content of Christian faith. Register Now - Use code GlennUMC for discounted $20 price.
Just News
Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building Room 422
“Just News” is a new adult Sunday school class that will be guided in its discussion by Micah 6:8 to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” This class will consider how the framing of stories in the media sometimes obscures justice and leads us to disregard or even support injustice. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of news coverage of events from the previous week. Contact Rev. Brent if you have questions.
The New Class Adult Sunday School
Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building, Room 208
The New Class welcomes a variety of exceptional speakers from Emory, the larger UMC, and beyond. View the full schedule here and class descriptions here.
#ParentingIsHard
9:45am, Church School Building, Room 401
Parents of all ages meet to share the joys and challenges of parenting & share in our faith journeys. While children attend Sunday School or nursery care, bring a cup of coffee and join us in Room 401.
Ventures in Faith Adult Sunday School Class
Sundays, 9:45am | Room 211 in-person
Join us as we explore and discuss topics related to our faith journey. Contact Gordon Boice for questions. Upcoming topics:
4-28 The book of James and our responsibilities as a Christian community
5-5 The book of James and our responsibilities as a Christian community
5-12 (Mothers Day) ". . . Only a Mother Could Love" (a class on the difficulty of love)
5-19 "Perception and Certainty" (lessons in faith from how we see colors)
Coffee & Conversation Sunday School Class
Sundays, 9:45am, Church School Building, Parlor
Join with Pastor Mark, Glenn intern Britt Dush, and David O’Brien as we gather each week for fellowship and discussion of weekly Scripture and faith in our daily lives.
Black History Book Study
Thursdays through May 9, 12noon - 1pm, Zoom
Join us for this zoom book study led by Rev. Brent Huckaby on Michael Harriot’s Black AF History - The Un-Whitewashed Story of America. Harriot’s “searingly smart and bitingly hilarious” retelling of American history corrects the record and showcases the perspective and experiences of Black Americans. Contact Rev. Brent for more info and zoom link.
Single Moms’ Support Group – Free!
First Tuesdays of the month at 8pm, via Zoom. No matter your circumstance or stage of parenting, join us for confidential care and support. Led by Ruth Cordova, a therapist with CHRIS180 Counseling Services. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info & to receive the Zoom link. Read our blog post about the Single Moms’ Support Group
Life After Cancer Support Group
First Thursdays of the month from 12noon-1:00pm
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Youth and Activities Building (1669 N. Decatur Rd)
For adult cancer patients who are at least one year out of treatment. No matter your diagnosis or treatment facility, join together with others who understand the many emotions of life during and after cancer. Together we’ll support our journeys to wellness, decrease aloneness and anxiety about “what next”, and with confidentiality and authenticity, reflect and process first-hand experiences as oncology patients. Group facilitated by Hilary Cohen, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker with Winship Cancer lnstitute of Emory University. Feel free to bring your own lunch! Contact Hilary for more info and to RSVP: 404-778-4627, hilary.cohen@emoryhealthcare.org
Caregivers’ Support Group
Third Wednesday of each month, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Youth and Activities Building
Are you a family caregiver of a loved one 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: Aubrey and Carol Bush. 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.
Summer Lecture Series 2024
Faith in Action: How the Scriptures Guide Us Today
Sundays, 9:45am June & July, Ward Fellowship Hall
Each summer, our adult Sunday School classes take a break and combine for the Summer Lecture Series led by faculty of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. BYOC (coffee). Stay tuned to signup to help provide breakfast treats each week!
Schedule:
June 2 Jehu Hanciles – Migration/immigration and the Church's Witness
June 9 Kevin Lazarus – Methodism and Disability Justice: From Wesley to the UM Social Principles
June 16 Beth Corrie – The March on Jerusalem: Considering Jesus’ Journey Through the Lens of Nonviolent Action
June 23 Roger Nam – Ezra-Nehemiah as Migration Literature: Reflecting on Present Realities
June 30 Arun Jones – Biblical Witness in a Biblically Illiterate World – part 1
July 7 Arun Jones – Biblical Witness in a Biblically Illiterate World– part 2
July 14 Ryan Bonfiglio – What the Bible has to say about Poverty – part 1
July 21 Ryan Bonfiglio – What the Bible has to say about Poverty – part 2
July 28 Tom Elliott – Wesley’s Primitive Physick and UM Social Principles: Christian Faith and Public Health
Glenn Chancel Choir
Regular rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9pm and Sundays, 10am, Sanctuary
The Glenn Choir is open to singers, high school age and above! All voice parts are needed and welcome to join! We rehearse before worship at 10am and sing regularly in 11am worship. Read more about Music at Glenn. For more info, contact Michael Dauterman or Käthe Wright Kaufman.
Chuck Horton Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, 8-9am
In loving memory of a faithful Bible study participant and friend, Chuck Horton, join with men of all ages & stages as we read through the Scriptures and share thoughts on our faith journey. Fall 2023 finds us in the book of Jeremiah. For more info, contact the church office or Glenn members Dan MacFarlane or Bill Phillips.
Grief Support Group
We wrapped up our fall grief support group in October! Check back for updates on the next grief support group. Grieving a loved one is very personal and can ebb and flow across days, months, and even years. No matter the circumstances of your grief and bereavement, join us for confidential care and support, remembering that you are not alone in your grief journey. Led by Ruth Cordova of CHRIS180 Counseling services. Contact Rev. Susan Pinson for more info.
For more information, visit the following pages: Sunday School, Small Groups, United Women of Faith (UWF/UMW) Circles, Choirs, Altar Guild, and Upcoming Events.