THRIVE
Join us for Thrive at 5:30 PM. We'll enjoy a small meal of Breakfast for Dinner and of course buttered noodles, followed by:
THRIVE’S Bible story is Love Is... from I Corinthians 13. God loves you so you can love everyone, too.
We will learn about "We can have faith, hope, and love through Bible Skills and Games.
Choir Practice
Love to sing? We’re a multigenerational choir, and we’d love to have you join us. No auditions, no pressure - just good people making good music together.
Mahjong Group
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to sharpen your mind and connect with friends? Come join our Mahjong group! We gather every Thursday for an exciting game of skill, strategy, and—most importantly—lots of laughter!
Sunday Morning Prayer Circle
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.
Fellowship Time
Please join us for free coffee and doughnuts after worship—a perfect time to connect and meet new friends. Grab a donut at the counter, pick up coffee, lemonade, or water around the corner, and find a seat.
Adult Sunday School
Join us Sundays after worship for lively discussions that connect timeless biblical wisdom with today's headlines.
Women’s Coffee Group
Looking for a warm, welcoming place to unwind, make new connections, and enjoy great company? Join us at our coffee group where we meet Monday at the Dunn Bros closest to the church!
Prayer Drive Thru
We invite you to join us in the Glendale parking lot for a drive-through prayer event. Bring your neighbors, friends, and anyone who could use some support. Simply roll down your window and share what's on your heart, and our friends will be ready to pray with you. If you need a hug, we're here for that too.
Look for the signs and the friendly faces waving to welcome you in.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join our knit and crochet group where we create prayer shawls filled with love and prayers for those in need. These shawls are available for anyone in the congregation to someone who could use some extra comfort. When we have an abundance of shawls, we turn our attention to other projects, such as knitting/crocheting hats for kids in need.
Young Adults Group
Ready to connect with others navigating the same life stage? Join us for authentic community where faith meets real life—whether you're figuring out your career, dating, adulting, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Who's This For? Anyone in their 20s or early 30s- basically that wild, life stage after high school but before you're chasing two toddlers around. Single, dating, engaged, newlywed, career-starting, career-changing, grad student, or just trying to adult successfully - you belong here.
Women's Bible Study
Are you looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others? Join our Wednesday morning Bible Study — a welcoming group of women who gather to explore the Bible, seasonal studies during Advent and Lent, and other faith-related topics chosen by the group.
Open Door Food Pantry Distribution - Volunteer Opportunity
For more information on how you can help out, please contact Glendale Church at 952-894-5394.
Choir Practice
Love to sing? We’re a multigenerational choir, and we’d love to have you join us. No auditions, no pressure - just good people making good music together.
Mahjong Group
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to sharpen your mind and connect with friends? Come join our Mahjong group! We gather every Thursday for an exciting game of skill, strategy, and—most importantly—lots of laughter!
Sunday Morning Prayer Circle
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.
Fellowship Time
Please join us for free coffee and doughnuts after worship—a perfect time to connect and meet new friends. Grab a donut at the counter, pick up coffee, lemonade, or water around the corner, and find a seat.
Adult Sunday School
Join us Sundays after worship for lively discussions that connect timeless biblical wisdom with today's headlines.
Confirmation
*Confirmation: A Faith Journey that fits your life.
Alternating between Glendale UMC and Holy Trinity UMC, Prior Lake
7-12 grade students and their chosen mentors.
Contact Pastor Brenda North or Linda V if interested
Glendale Geezers
Start your week with a boost of camaraderie and insightful conversation. Geezers is a casual meet-up at Perkins where we delve into discussions about life and faith while enjoying a hearty breakfast.
Women’s Coffee Group
Looking for a warm, welcoming place to unwind, make new connections, and enjoy great company? Join us at our coffee group where we meet Monday at the Dunn Bros closest to the church!
Prayer Drive Thru
We invite you to join us in the Glendale parking lot for a drive-through prayer event. Bring your neighbors, friends, and anyone who could use some support. Simply roll down your window and share what's on your heart, and our friends will be ready to pray with you. If you need a hug, we're here for that too.
Look for the signs and the friendly faces waving to welcome you in.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join our knit and crochet group where we create prayer shawls filled with love and prayers for those in need. These shawls are available for anyone in the congregation to someone who could use some extra comfort. When we have an abundance of shawls, we turn our attention to other projects, such as knitting/crocheting hats for kids in need.
Tuesday Book Club
We usually start with some casual conversations while waiting for everyone to arrive, followed by an hour of book discussion (depending on the book). Afterward, we enjoy treats together. Most meetings last around two hours and includes lots of laughter and great conversation.
2025-2026 Reading List
September: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
October: Wish You Well by David Baldacci
November: The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna
December: Hello Beautiful by Ann Nappoitano
January: All the Broken Places by John Boyne
February: Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
March: God of the Woods by Liz Moore
April: The All Girls Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
May: The Tell by Amy Griffin
Young Adults Group
Ready to connect with others navigating the same life stage? Join us for authentic community where faith meets real life—whether you're figuring out your career, dating, adulting, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Who's This For? Anyone in their 20s or early 30s- basically that wild, life stage after high school but before you're chasing two toddlers around. Single, dating, engaged, newlywed, career-starting, career-changing, grad student, or just trying to adult successfully - you belong here.
Women's Bible Study
Are you looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others? Join our Wednesday morning Bible Study — a welcoming group of women who gather to explore the Bible, seasonal studies during Advent and Lent, and other faith-related topics chosen by the group.
Lenten Soup Supper
Lenten Soup Suppers begin Wednesday, February 18
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Choir Practice
Love to sing? We’re a multigenerational choir, and we’d love to have you join us. No auditions, no pressure - just good people making good music together.
Mahjong Group
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to sharpen your mind and connect with friends? Come join our Mahjong group! We gather every Thursday for an exciting game of skill, strategy, and—most importantly—lots of laughter!
Sunday Morning Prayer Circle
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.
Fellowship Time
Please join us for free coffee and doughnuts after worship—a perfect time to connect and meet new friends. Grab a donut at the counter, pick up coffee, lemonade, or water around the corner, and find a seat.
Sunday/Funday
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with other youth! This is a place to have fun, relax, and connect in the middle of your crazy-busy life. Grades 6th-12th + college.
Activity: Boardgames
Food: Pizza + cookie decorating
Women’s Coffee Group
Looking for a warm, welcoming place to unwind, make new connections, and enjoy great company? Join us at our coffee group where we meet Monday at the Dunn Bros closest to the church!
Prayer Drive Thru
We invite you to join us in the Glendale parking lot for a drive-through prayer event. Bring your neighbors, friends, and anyone who could use some support. Simply roll down your window and share what's on your heart, and our friends will be ready to pray with you. If you need a hug, we're here for that too.
Look for the signs and the friendly faces waving to welcome you in.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join our knit and crochet group where we create prayer shawls filled with love and prayers for those in need. These shawls are available for anyone in the congregation to someone who could use some extra comfort. When we have an abundance of shawls, we turn our attention to other projects, such as knitting/crocheting hats for kids in need.
Young Adults Group
Ready to connect with others navigating the same life stage? Join us for authentic community where faith meets real life—whether you're figuring out your career, dating, adulting, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Who's This For? Anyone in their 20s or early 30s- basically that wild, life stage after high school but before you're chasing two toddlers around. Single, dating, engaged, newlywed, career-starting, career-changing, grad student, or just trying to adult successfully - you belong here.
Women's Bible Study
Are you looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others? Join our Wednesday morning Bible Study — a welcoming group of women who gather to explore the Bible, seasonal studies during Advent and Lent, and other faith-related topics chosen by the group.
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Choir Practice
Love to sing? We’re a multigenerational choir, and we’d love to have you join us. No auditions, no pressure - just good people making good music together.
Mahjong Group
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to sharpen your mind and connect with friends? Come join our Mahjong group! We gather every Thursday for an exciting game of skill, strategy, and—most importantly—lots of laughter!
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Community Conversation
This is your chance to connect, share, and dream together! Come hear what's happening across our leadership teams, celebrate our wins, and add your voice to the conversation as we continue growing into who God is calling us to be. Whether you have big ideas, quiet questions, or just want to listen and learn - you belong at the table!
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Lenten Soup Suppers - Wednesdays during Lent (Ash Wednesday 2/18-4/5/26 Easter Sunday)
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm) followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents: "What Wondrous Love is This."
Women's Bible Study
Are you looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others? Join our Wednesday morning Bible Study — a welcoming group of women who gather to explore the Bible, seasonal studies during Advent and Lent, and other faith-related topics chosen by the group.
Young Adults Group
Ready to connect with others navigating the same life stage? Join us for authentic community where faith meets real life—whether you're figuring out your career, dating, adulting, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Who's This For? Anyone in their 20s or early 30s- basically that wild, life stage after high school but before you're chasing two toddlers around. Single, dating, engaged, newlywed, career-starting, career-changing, grad student, or just trying to adult successfully - you belong here.
Drive Thru Prayer Time
We invite you to join us in the Glendale parking lot for a drive-through prayer event. Bring your neighbors, friends, and anyone who could use some support. Simply roll down your window and share what's on your heart, and our friends will be ready to pray with you. If you need a hug, we're here for that too.
Look for the signs and the friendly faces waving to welcome you in.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join our knit and crochet group where we create prayer shawls filled with love and prayers for those in need. These shawls are available for anyone in the congregation to someone who could use some extra comfort. When we have an abundance of shawls, we turn our attention to other projects, such as knitting/crocheting hats for kids in need.
Monday Morning Coffee Time
Looking for a warm, welcoming place to unwind, make new connections, and enjoy great company? Join us at our coffee group where we meet Monday at the Dunn Bros closest to the church!
Fellowship Time
Please join us for free coffee and doughnuts after worship—a perfect time to connect and meet new friends. Grab a donut at the counter, pick up coffee, lemonade, or water around the corner, and find a seat.
Sunday Morning Prayer Circle
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.
Mahjong Group
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to sharpen your mind and connect with friends? Come join our Mahjong group! We gather every Thursday for an exciting game of skill, strategy, and—most importantly—lots of laughter!
Choir Practice
Love to sing? We’re a multigenerational choir, and we’d love to have you join us. No auditions, no pressure - just good people making good music together.
THRIVE
Meal: spaghetti & meatballs
This week, we will have a large group session led by Pastor Brenda and Jen, and the adults/parents will enjoy a special evening led by Catie. Everyone, please join us.
Women's Bible Study
Are you looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others? Join our Wednesday morning Bible Study — a welcoming group of women who gather to explore the Bible, seasonal studies during Advent and Lent, and other faith-related topics chosen by the group.
This week: We will be watching the video and discussing week three of our “Thrive” study of James on living a life where actions match faith.
Young Adults Group
Ready to connect with others navigating the same life stage? Join us for authentic community where faith meets real life—whether you're figuring out your career, dating, adulting, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Who's This For? Anyone in their 20s or early 30s- basically that wild, life stage after high school but before you're chasing two toddlers around. Single, dating, engaged, newlywed, career-starting, career-changing, grad student, or just trying to adult successfully - you belong here.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join our knit and crochet group where we create prayer shawls filled with love and prayers for those in need. These shawls are available for anyone in the congregation to someone who could use some extra comfort. When we have an abundance of shawls, we turn our attention to other projects, such as knitting/crocheting hats for kids in need.
Fellowship Time
Please join us for free coffee and doughnuts after worship—a perfect time to connect and meet new friends. Grab a donut at the counter, pick up coffee, lemonade, or water around the corner, and find a seat.
Monday Morning Coffee Time
Looking for a warm, welcoming place to unwind, make new connections, and enjoy great company? Join us at our coffee group where we meet Monday at the Dunn Bros closest to the church!
Sunday Morning Prayer Circle
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.