Church Happenings - Week of 9/22/26
This Sunday, September 27
10:00 AM - Worship Service
Kids Klub available after Children’s moment
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
New Sermon Series: Life Hacks That Actually Work
Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life
We're always hunting for the hack, the shortcut, the trick that makes life run smoother. This fall, we're reaching for the oldest wisdom we have. Beginning September 13th, this four-week series borrows the well-loved framework of the Four Agreements and lets the letter of James shape it into a Christ-centered way of living marked by grace, humility, and honest words.
Come as you are and bring a friend. There's a place for you here.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is October 14th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Parking Lot Update
Over the next few weeks, we’ll receive a special offering to reduce the amount we need to borrow for our parking lot repairs. To contribute, please write “parking lot” in your check’s memo line. Our giving goal for repayment is approximately $500 per week across the congregation, beyond regular giving. Any gifts received now will help reduce that ongoing need.
Thank you to our Trustees, Finance Committee, and everyone helping us care for this place and the people who gather here.
*Please note: The parking lot will be resurfaced on October 8-10 - No driving on the parking lot until October 11.
SAVE THE DATE! Church Clean-up, October 24th
Come help keep our church grounds in great shape! Our main focus will be taking care of the trees, but there will be many smaller projects as well besides general cleaning. We appreciate all the help we can get!
***Please note the updated date from 10/10 to 10/24!
Trunk or Treat, October 31st, 5:00-6:30 pm
Bring the kids and join the fun! Glendale will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot on Halloween!
Groups at Glendale UMC (already resumed or continued over the summer):
Kids Klub: Sundays during worship after the Children’s moment (2x per month) - Next Klub Meeting: 9/27
Adult Sunday School: Sundays at 11:15 AM.
Sunday Funday Group (6th Grade -College): Monthly on the last Sunday of the month at 5:00 PM
Glendale Geezers: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:00 AM at Perkins (17387 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville).
Women's Coffee Group: Mondays at 10:00 AM at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at Moore's.
Tuesday Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Men's Ministry Brown Bag: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM. Current Study: James by Margaret Feinberg.
Thrive: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Glendale Choir: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Young Adults Group: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Mahjong Group: Thursdays at 1:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 27, 5:00 PM - Sunday Funday Returns!
October 8-10 - Parking lot resurfacing
October 31, 5:00-6:30 PM - Trunk-or-Treat
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Sundays during worship - Kids Klub volunteers needed
Wednesdays during the school year - Thrive volunteers needed
2nd Wednesday of the Month - Open Door
October 24 - Fall Clean-up Day
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 9/15/26
This Sunday, September 20
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
New Sermon Series: Life Hacks That Actually Work
Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life
We're always hunting for the hack, the shortcut, the trick that makes life run smoother. This fall, we're reaching for the oldest wisdom we have. Beginning September 13th, this four-week series borrows the well-loved framework of the Four Agreements and lets the letter of James shape it into a Christ-centered way of living marked by grace, humility, and honest words.
Come as you are and bring a friend. There's a place for you here.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is October 14th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Next Generation Community Director
Apply by THIS Friday, September 18
What if your work could help a child or teenager know, deep down, that they are loved by God and have a place where they belong?
Glendale United Methodist Church is seeking a Next Generation Community Director to help children, youth, and families experience belonging, grow as disciples of Jesus, and discover their gifts for serving others.
This part-time, 15–20 hours per week position provides leadership for Glendale’s Next Generation ministries. For more details and how to apply, click on this link: Employment.
Parking Lot Update
Over the next few weeks, we’ll receive a special offering to reduce the amount we need to borrow for our parking lot repairs. To contribute, please write “parking lot” in your check’s memo line. Our giving goal for repayment is approximately $500 per week across the congregation, beyond regular giving. Any gifts received now will help reduce that ongoing need.
Thank you to our Trustees, Finance Committee, and everyone helping us care for this place and the people who gather here.
SAVE THE DATE! Church Clean-up, October 10th
Come help keep our church grounds in great shape! Our main focus will be taking care of the trees, but there will be many smaller projects as well besides general cleaning. We appreciate all the help we can get!
Groups at Glendale UMC (already resumed or continued over the summer):
Kids Klub: Sundays during worship after the Children’s moment (2x per month) - Next Klub Meeting: 9/27
Adult Sunday School: Sundays at 11:15 AM.
Glendale Geezers: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:00 AM at Perkins (17387 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville).
Women's Coffee Group: Mondays at 10:00 AM at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at Moore's.
Tuesday Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Men's Ministry Brown Bag: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
Thrive: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Glendale Choir: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Young Adults Group: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Mahjong Group: Thursdays at 1:00 PM
Glendale Golfers: It was a good season - wrap up banquet this week
Groups Resuming in September:
Women's Bible Study - resumes September 16, 9:30 AM - Next Study: James by Margaret Feinberg
Sunday Funday Group (6th Grade -College) - resumes September 27, 2026 - 5:00-6:30 pm: Monthly on the last Sunday of the month
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 17, 6:00 PM - Glendale Golfers Wrap-up Banquet
September 19, 10:00 AM - Ladies’ Brunch
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Sundays during worship - Kids Klub volunteers needed
Wednesdays during the school year - Thrive volunteers needed
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
October 10 - Fall Clean-up Day
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 9/8/26
This Sunday, September 13
10:00 AM - Worship Service
Rally Sunday
Kids Klub begins
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
New Sermon Series: Life Hacks That Actually Work
Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life
We're always hunting for the hack, the shortcut, the trick that makes life run smoother. This fall, we're reaching for the oldest wisdom we have. Beginning September 13th, this four-week series borrows the well-loved framework of the Four Agreements and lets the letter of James shape it into a Christ-centered way of living marked by grace, humility, and honest words.
Come as you are and bring a friend. There's a place for you here.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is September 9th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Kids Klub is back!
This fall, our kids have a place to learn, create, and grow together. Kids Klub begins September 13 and meets twice a month during Sunday morning worship.
After the children’s message, kids head to Kids Klub while the rest of us continue in worship. Kids Klub is designed with preschool through 5th grade in mind, and we’re happy to welcome any child who would enjoy being part of it.
Each gathering is hands-on and creative, with stories, activities, and plenty of making things, all connected to the same themes we’re exploring in worship.That means kids and grownups have something to talk about together long after Sunday morning.
Bring your kids. Bring the neighbor kids. Come laugh, create, wonder, and discover again and again that you are known, loved, and welcome exactly as you are.
Next Generation Community Director
Apply by Friday, September 18
What if your work could help a child or teenager know, deep down, that they are loved by God and have a place where they belong?
Glendale United Methodist Church is seeking a Next Generation Community Director to help children, youth, and families experience belonging, grow as disciples of Jesus, and discover their gifts for serving others.
This part-time, 15–20 hours per week position provides leadership for Glendale’s Next Generation ministries. For more details and how to apply, click on this link: Employment.
Parking Lot Update
Over the next few weeks, we’ll receive a special offering to reduce the amount we need to borrow for our parking lot repairs. To contribute, please write “parking lot” in your check’s memo line. Our giving goal for repayment is approximately $500 per week across the congregation, beyond regular giving. Any gifts received now will help reduce that ongoing need.
Thank you to our Trustees, Finance Committee, and everyone helping us care for this place and the people who gather here.
SAVE THE DATE! Church Clean-up, October 10th
Come help keep our church grounds in great shape! Our main focus will be taking care of the trees, but there will be many smaller projects as well besides general cleaning. We appreciate all the help we can get!
Groups at Glendale UMC (already resumed or continued over the summer):
Adult Sunday School: Sundays at 11:15 AM.
Glendale Geezers: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:00 AM at Perkins (17387 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville).
Women's Coffee Group: Mondays at 10:00 AM at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at Moore's.
Tuesday Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Men's Ministry Brown Bag: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
Glendale Choir: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Young Adults Group: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Mahjong Group: Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
Glendale Golfers: Thursdays at 5:30 PM at Cleary Lake (All skill levels welcome!).
Groups Resuming in September:
Kids Klub - resumes September 13: during worship 2x per month
Sunday Funday Group (6th Grade -College) - resumes September 27, 2026 - 5:00-6:30 pm: Monthly on the last Sunday of the month
Women's Bible Study - resumes September 16, 9:30 AM
Thrive resumes September 16 - 5:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 13, during worship - Blessing of the Back Packs & Kids Klub returns
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
September 12, 8:45 AM-2:30 PM - United Women in Faith: River Bluffs Fall Gathering
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 9 - Open Door Distribution
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
Sundays during worship - Kids Klub volunteers needed
Wednesdays during the school year - Thrive volunteers needed
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
October 10 - Fall Clean-up Day
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 9/1/26
This Sunday, September 6
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
New Sermon Series: Life Hacks That Actually Work
Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life
We're always hunting for the hack, the shortcut, the trick that makes life run smoother. This fall, we're reaching for the oldest wisdom we have. Beginning September 13th, this four-week series borrows the well-loved framework of the Four Agreements and lets the letter of James shape it into a Christ-centered way of living marked by grace, humility, and honest words.
Come as you are and bring a friend. There's a place for you here.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is September 9th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Kids Klub is back!
This fall, our kids have a place to learn, create, and grow together. Kids Klub begins September 13 and meets twice a month during Sunday morning worship.
After the children’s message, kids head to Kids Klub while the rest of us continue in worship. Kids Klub is designed with preschool through 5th grade in mind, and we’re happy to welcome any child who would enjoy being part of it.
Each gathering is hands-on and creative, with stories, activities, and plenty of making things, all connected to the same themes we’re exploring in worship.That means kids and grownups have something to talk about together long after Sunday morning.
Bring your kids. Bring the neighbor kids. Come laugh, create, wonder, and discover again and again that you are known, loved, and welcome exactly as you are.
Next Generation Community Director
Apply by Friday, September 18
What if your work could help a child or teenager know, deep down, that they are loved by God and have a place where they belong?
Glendale United Methodist Church is seeking a Next Generation Community Director to help children, youth, and families experience belonging, grow as disciples of Jesus, and discover their gifts for serving others.
This part-time, 15–20 hours per week position provides leadership for Glendale’s Next Generation ministries. For more details and how to apply, click on this link: Employment.
Groups at Glendale UMC (already resumed or continued over the summer):
Adult Sunday School: Sundays at 11:15 AM. After worship this Sunday, grab a coffee and donut and join us for thoughtful conversation and caring community! Led by Mike Shultz and Ron Hill, the class uses The Wired Word to explore current events alongside scripture and consider how our faith shapes our response to the world around us.
Glendale Geezers:1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:00 AM at Perkins (17387 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville).
Women's Coffee Group: Mondays at 10:00 AM at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at Moore's.
Tuesday Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Men's Ministry Brown Bag: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
Young Adults Group: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Mahjong Group: Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
Glendale Golfers: Thursdays at 5:30 PM at Cleary Lake (All skill levels welcome!).
Groups Resuming in September:
Kids Klub - resumes September 13: during worship 2x per month
Sunday Funday Group (6th Grade -College) - resumes September 27, 2026 - 5:00-6:30 pm: Monthly on the last Sunday of the month
Women's Bible Study - resumes September 16, 9:30 AM
Thrive resumes September 16 - 5:30 pm
Glendale Choir - resumes in September
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 13, during worship - Blessing of the Back Packs & Kids Klub returns
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
September 12, 8:45 AM-2:30 PM - United Women in Faith: River Bluffs Fall Gathering
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 9 - Open Door Distribution
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
Sundays during worship - Kids Klub volunteers needed
Wednesdays during the school year - Thrive volunteers needed
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
October 10 - Fall Clean-up Day
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 8/25/26
This Sunday, August 30
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
New Sermon Series: Life Hacks That Actually Work
Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life
We're always hunting for the hack, the shortcut, the trick that makes life run smoother. This fall, we're reaching for the oldest wisdom we have. Beginning September 13th, this four-week series borrows the well-loved framework of the Four Agreements and lets the letter of James shape it into a Christ-centered way of living marked by grace, humility, and honest words.
Come as you are and bring a friend. There's a place for you here.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is September 9th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Kids Klub is back!
This fall, our kids have a place to learn, create, and grow together. Kids Klub begins September 13 and meets twice a month during Sunday morning worship.
After the children’s message, kids head to Kids Klub while the rest of us continue in worship. Kids Klub is designed with preschool through 5th grade in mind, and we’re happy to welcome any child who would enjoy being part of it.
Each gathering is hands-on and creative, with stories, activities, and plenty of making things, all connected to the same themes we’re exploring in worship.That means kids and grownups have something to talk about together long after Sunday morning.
Bring your kids. Bring the neighbor kids. Come laugh, create, wonder, and discover again and again that you are known, loved, and welcome exactly as you are.
Next Generation Community Director
Apply by Friday, September 18
What if your work could help a child or teenager know, deep down, that they are loved by God and have a place where they belong?
Glendale United Methodist Church is seeking a Next Generation Community Director to help children, youth, and families experience belonging, grow as disciples of Jesus, and discover their gifts for serving others.
This part-time, 15–20 hours per week position provides leadership for Glendale’s Next Generation ministries. For more details and how to apply, click on this link: Employment.
Groups at Glendale UMC (already resumed or continued over the summer):
Glendale Geezers: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:00 AM at Perkins (17387 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville).
Women's Coffee Group: Mondays at 10:00 AM at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at Moore's.
Tuesday Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Men's Ministry Brown Bag: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
Young Adults Group: This Thursday, Aug 27, at 7pm is the Young Adults Bonfire in Savage. There will be s’mores and drinks.
Mahjong Group: Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
Glendale Golfers: Thursdays at 5:30 PM at Cleary Lake (All skill levels welcome!).
Groups Resuming in September:
Adult Sunday School - resumes September 13
Kids Klub - resumes September 13
Sunday Funday Group (6th Grade -College) - resumes September 27, 2026 - 5:00-6:30 pm
Women's Bible Study - resumes September 16, 9:30 AM
Thrive resumes September 16 - 5:30 pm
Glendale Choir - resumes in September
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 13 during worship - Blessing of the Back Packs
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 9 - Open Door Distribution
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 8/18/26
This Sunday, August 23
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is September 9th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Certified Advocate Development Program (September 3—December 3, 2026) - Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 13 during worship - Blessing of the Back Packs
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 9 - Open Door Distribution
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 8/11/26
This Sunday, August 16th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is August 12th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Certified Advocate Development Program (September 3—December 3, 2026) - Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 13 during worship - Blessing of the Back Packs
September 16, 5:30-7:00 PM - Thrive returns
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
August 16 - Pack Snack Packs for Open Door
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 8/4/26
This Sunday, August 9th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is August 12th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Certified Advocate Development Program (September 3—December 3, 2026) - Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
August 16 - Pack Snack Packs for Open Door
September 12, 8:30-10:45am - Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Building Event
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 7/28/26
This Sunday, August 2nd
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Disney's Tarzan the Stage Musical, 7/24-8/2
Come see one of our own in a production of Tarzan with CastleCo Theatre at Lakeville South High School. For more information and to buy tickets, please follow the link: Tarzan info.
Night to Unite 2026 - Tuesday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30p
Bring your family and enjoy the time together with food, bounce house, games, minnow races, tie-dye, and visits from police and fire departments. Hope to see everyone on August 4th.
*Volunteers NEEDED
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is August 12th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Certified Advocate Development Program (September 3—December 3, 2026) - Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 9, 5:30-8:00 PM - MN UMC Social Justice Fair
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
August 16 - Pack Snack Packs for Open Door
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages.
Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 7/21/26
This Sunday, July 26th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Disney's Tarzan the Stage Musical, 7/24-8/2
Come see one of our own in a production of Tarzan with CastleCo Theatre at Lakeville South High School. For more information and to buy tickets, please follow the link: Tarzan info.
Night to Unite 2026 - Tuesday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30p
Bring your family and enjoy the time together with food, bounce house, games, minnow races, tie-dye, and visits from police and fire departments. Hope to see everyone on August 4th.
*Volunteers NEEDED
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is August 12th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Certified Advocate Development Program (September 3—December 3, 2026) - Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 7/14/26
This Sunday, July 19th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Disney's Tarzan the Stage Musical, 7/24-8/2
Come see one of our own in a production of Tarzan with CastleCo Theatre at Lakeville South High School. For more information and to buy tickets, please follow the link: Tarzan info.
Night to Unite 2026 - Tuesday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30p
Bring your family and enjoy the time together with food, bounce house, games, minnow races, visit from police and fire departments. Hope to see everyone on August 4th.
*Volunteers NEEDED
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is August 12th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
July 20 & 21 - Hand out treats to school kids
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 7/7/26
This Sunday, July 12th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is July 8th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Disney's Tarzan the Stage Musical, 7/24-8/2
Come see one of our own in a production of Tarzan with CastleCo Theatre at Lakeville South High School. For more information and to buy tickets, please follow the link: Tarzan info.
Night to Unite 2026 - Tuesday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30p
Bring your family and enjoy the time together with food, bounce house, games, minnow races, visit from police and fire departments. Hope to see everyone on August 4th.
*Volunteers NEEDED
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 6/30/26
This Sunday, July 5th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is July 8th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Disney's Tarzan the Stage Musical, 7/24-8/2
Come see one of our own in a production of Tarzan with CastleCo Theatre at Lakeville South High School. For more information and to buy tickets, please follow the link: Tarzan info.
Night to Unite 2026 - Tuesday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30p
Bring your family and enjoy the time together with food, bounce house, games, minnow races, visit from police and fire departments. Hope to see everyone on August 4th.
*Volunteers NEEDED
VBS 2026 - August 9th-12th, 5:00-7:30p
Join Glendale and Holy Trinity UMCs for an exciting road trip. Travelers/Students will learn about God through their map/Bible. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers needed!
To register a child or to volunteer, check out our VBS 2026 registration webpage or contact the church office.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM - Night to Unite
August 9-12, 5:00-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
July 8 - Open Door Distribution
August 4 - Night to Unite
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
August 12 - Open Door Distribution
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 6/23/26
This Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
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We will also be celebrating our one-year anniversary of voting on becoming a Reconciling Congregation at the picnic! Bring your own shirt for tie-dye! Free-will offering for MN Reconciling Congregations will also be given.
For more information on RMN:
Glendale’s Journey to Inclusivity
New Members to join on Sunday, June 28th!
Each of these people is already a gift to our congregation, and we are grateful for the ways God is growing this sacred community among us. When you see these new members in worship, at coffee, or around the church, please take a moment to introduce yourself, offer a warm Glendale welcome, and let them know how glad we are to share life and faith together.
At Glendale, membership is not just about adding names to a list. It is about belonging, growing, serving, and living Jesus’s radical love together. Thanks be to God for this joyful season in the life of our church!
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is July 8th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic with fun activities, including tie-dye to celebrate our anniversary of voting to become a Reconciling Congregation
August 9-12, 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
June 20-26 - Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
June 27 & 28 - MN Reconciling Congregations booth at Twin Cities Pride
July 8 - Open Door Distribution
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 6/16/26
This Sunday, June 21st - Father’s Day
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
The Minnesota Conference will gather at the River's Edge Conference Center in St. Cloud. Live streaming will allow non-voting members to watch the sessions remotely.
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
Celebration of Life as Clergy - Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m.
Each year, churches in the Minnesota Annual Conference take a Love Offering for missions in conjunction with our Annual Conference Session.
Our Love Offering is not simply charity, but a shared ministry, a way of joining God’s work in the world. Bishop Lanette Plambeck invites congregations to pray about and participate in the Love Offering. She shares, "This offering is more than a tradition. It is a tangible expression of our connectional life and our shared commitment to Christ’s mission. When we give, we participate in ministry that reaches far beyond what any one congregation could do alone."
Your donations to the 2025 Love Offering totaled $89,489.88! How much can we raise this year?
This year’s Love Offering will go to:
Midwest Mission (30%)
Love Boldly Mental Health Ministries Grant for Minnesota Conference Churches (20%)
Minnesota Conference's Emergency Response Fund (20%)
In addition to the Love Offering, congregations are invited to collect supplies and make kits for Midwest Mission and UMCOR.
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
We will also be celebrating our one-year anniversary of voting on becoming a Reconciling Congregation!
New Members to join on Sunday, June 28th!
Each of these people is already a gift to our congregation, and we are grateful for the ways God is growing this sacred community among us. When you see these new members in worship, at coffee, or around the church, please take a moment to introduce yourself, offer a warm Glendale welcome, and let them know how glad we are to share life and faith together.
At Glendale, membership is not just about adding names to a list. It is about belonging, growing, serving, and living Jesus’s radical love together. Thanks be to God for this joyful season in the life of our church!
For more information on MN Reconciling Congregations: MN Reconciling Congregations of the UMC.
For more information on RMN: Reconciling Ministries Network.
FAQs on Glendale’s journey to becoming a Reconciling Congregation: Inclusivity.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is July 8th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
June 16-18 - MN Annual Conference
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12, 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 20-26 - Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
June 27 & 28 - MN Reconciling Congregations booth at Twin Cities Pride
July 8 - Open Door Distribution
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 6/9/26
This Sunday, June 14th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is June 10th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Minnesota Conference will gather at the River's Edge Conference Center in St. Cloud. Live streaming will allow non-voting members to watch the sessions remotely.
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
Celebration of Life as Clergy - Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m.
Each year, churches in the Minnesota Annual Conference take a Love Offering for missions in conjunction with our Annual Conference Session.
Our Love Offering is not simply charity, but a shared ministry, a way of joining God’s work in the world. Bishop Lanette Plambeck invites congregations to pray about and participate in the Love Offering. She shares, "This offering is more than a tradition. It is a tangible expression of our connectional life and our shared commitment to Christ’s mission. When we give, we participate in ministry that reaches far beyond what any one congregation could do alone."
Your donations to the 2025 Love Offering totaled $89,489.88! How much can we raise this year?
This year’s Love Offering will go to:
Midwest Mission (30%)
Love Boldly Mental Health Ministries Grant for Minnesota Conference Churches (20%)
Minnesota Conference's Emergency Response Fund (20%)
In addition to the Love Offering, congregations are invited to collect supplies and make kits for Midwest Mission and UMCOR.
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
We will also be celebrating our one-year anniversary of voting on becoming a Reconciling Congregation!
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
June 16-18 - MN Annual Conference
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12, 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
September 19, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Burnsville Pride Festival, Nicollet Commons Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 10 - Open Door Distribution
June 12 & 13 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Opportunity
June 20-26 - Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
June 27 & 28 - MN Reconciling Congregations booth at Twin Cities Pride
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
September 19 - Glendale Church booth at Burnsville Pride
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 6/2/26
This Sunday, June 7th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the
Join in or Volunteer at Pride Bingo - June 6th
Holy Trinity, along with Scott County Pride, invite you to celebrate Pride Month with our Second Annual Pride Bingo Night. We hope for this to be an intergenerational evening celebrating ALL! There will be prizes, popcorn and fun times. We hope you can make it! Food donations to Hope Cafe & Pantry welcome!
If you’d like to volunteer, please reach out to the church office.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is June 10th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
The Minnesota Conference will gather at the River's Edge Conference Center in St. Cloud. Live streaming will allow non-voting members to watch the sessions remotely.
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
Celebration of Life as Clergy - Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m.
Each year, churches in the Minnesota Annual Conference take a Love Offering for missions in conjunction with our Annual Conference Session.
Our Love Offering is not simply charity, but a shared ministry, a way of joining God’s work in the world. Bishop Lanette Plambeck invites congregations to pray about and participate in the Love Offering. She shares, "This offering is more than a tradition. It is a tangible expression of our connectional life and our shared commitment to Christ’s mission. When we give, we participate in ministry that reaches far beyond what any one congregation could do alone."
Your donations to the 2025 Love Offering totaled $89,489.88! How much can we raise this year?
This year’s Love Offering will go to:
Midwest Mission (30%)
Love Boldly Mental Health Ministries Grant for Minnesota Conference Churches (20%)
Minnesota Conference's Emergency Response Fund (20%)
In addition to the Love Offering, congregations are invited to collect supplies and make kits for Midwest Mission and UMCOR.
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
June 6, 6:30p - Pride Bingo at Holy Trinity UMC
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 6 - Pride Bingo Volunteer Opportunity at Holy Trinity
June 12 & 13 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Opportunity
June 20-26 - Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
June 27 & 28 - MN Reconciling Congregations booth at Twin Cities Pride
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 5/26/26
This Sunday, May 31st - Graduation Sunday
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the Sunday volunteer page.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is June 10th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Join in or Volunteer at Pride Bingo - June 6th
Holy Trinity, along with Scott County Pride, invite you to celebrate Pride Month with our Second Annual Pride Bingo Night. We hope for this to be an intergenerational evening celebrating ALL! There will be prizes, popcorn and fun times. We hope you can make it! Food donations to Hope Cafe & Pantry welcome!
If you’d like to volunteer, please reach out to the church office.
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
Month of May Donation Collection - "The Drawer" - The Drawer's mission is to provide Warmth and Dignity through NEW Socks and underwear.
"At The Drawer, we believe that something as simple as a new pair of socks or underwear can provide more than just comfort, it can restore dignity, spark confidence and remind someone that they’re not forgotten and are worthy of respect."
If interested, we can also volunteer at "The Drawer" - let the church office know if anyone is interested and we can pick a date. More information and a video about volunteering here can be found at: https://www.thedrawer.org/bundle-with-us.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
May 31 - Graduation Sunday (pre-k, elementary, middle school, high school, college, business school, technical school, trade school, etc.)
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Month of May - Ladies Brunch vs Men’s Brown Bag: "The Drawer" - Bring new packaged socks and underwear to donate.
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 6 - Pride Bingo Volunteer Opportunity at Holy Trinity
June 12 & 13 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Opportunity
June 20-26 - Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
June 27 & 28 - MN Reconciling Congregations booth at Twin Cities Pride
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 5/19/26
This Sunday, May 24th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed every Sunday
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the Sunday volunteer page.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is June 10th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Watch our very own community member perform in Unlabeled Theatre Company next presentation:
Once Upon A Mattress - May 14-24, Buy tickets here.
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Join in or Volunteer at Pride Bingo - June 6th
Holy Trinity, along with Scott County Pride, invite you to celebrate Pride Month with our Second Annual Pride Bingo Night. We hope for this to be an intergenerational evening celebrating ALL! There will be prizes, popcorn and fun times. We hope you can make it! Food donations to Hope Cafe & Pantry welcome!
If you’d like to volunteer, please reach out to the church office.
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
Month of May Donation Collection - "The Drawer" - The Drawer's mission is to provide Warmth and Dignity through NEW Socks and underwear.
"At The Drawer, we believe that something as simple as a new pair of socks or underwear can provide more than just comfort, it can restore dignity, spark confidence and remind someone that they’re not forgotten and are worthy of respect."
If interested, we can also volunteer at "The Drawer" - let the church office know if anyone is interested and we can pick a date. More information and a video about volunteering here can be found at: https://www.thedrawer.org/bundle-with-us.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
May 21, 22, 23, 24 - Unlabeled Theater Company’s performances of "Once Upon a Mattress". Buy tickets here.
May 31 - Graduation Sunday (pre-k, elementary, middle school, high school, college, business school, technical school, trade school, etc.)
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Month of May - Ladies Brunch vs Men’s Brown Bag: "The Drawer" - Bring new packaged socks and underwear to donate.
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 6 - Pride Bingo Volunteer Opportunity at Holy Trinity
June 12 & 13 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Opportunity
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.
Church Happenings - Week of 5/12/26
This Sunday, May 17th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed for this Sunday
Front Door Greeter
Acolytes
Tech Team
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the Sunday volunteer page.
This Saturday: May 16, 9:00-11:30 am - Considering Glendale as your church home?
If you've been worshiping with us for a while and are thinking about making it official, our next New Member Class is coming up May 16th, 9:00-11:30 am. It's a chance to learn more about who we are and what we believe, and just as importantly, to get to know other folks in the Glendale community alongside you.
You're welcome to attend without committing to join. It's a low-pressure way to gather information, build connections, and discern whether Glendale is the right church home for you. Reach out to Pastor Brenda or the church office with any questions.
We'd love to have you there!
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is May 13th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Watch our very own community member perform in Unlabeled Theatre Company next presentation:
Once Upon A Mattress - May 14-24, Buy tickets here.
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Ladies’ Brunch with a purpose - May 16th at 10a
Bring new packaged socks and underwear (kids, ladies, mens) to the Ladies Brunch - we are challenging the Men's Brown Bag group to see who can bring in the most underwear.
Here is a list of most needed items received from "The Drawer":
Boys Large (L) Underwear
Boys Extra-Large (XL) Underwear
Girls Extra-Large (XL) Underwear
Girls Large (L) Socks
Boys Small (S) Socks
Girls Small (S) Socks
Women's socks
Men's socks
Sunday, June 28th - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
Bring a lawn chair and worship with us outside. We will follow this up with a picnic. Come and enjoy the great outdoors!
Month of May Donation Collection - "The Drawer" - The Drawer's mission is to provide Warmth and Dignity through NEW Socks and underwear.
"At The Drawer, we believe that something as simple as a new pair of socks or underwear can provide more than just comfort, it can restore dignity, spark confidence and remind someone that they’re not forgotten and are worthy of respect."
If interested, we can also volunteer at "The Drawer" - let the church office know if anyone is interested and we can pick a date. More information and a video about volunteering here can be found at: https://www.thedrawer.org/bundle-with-us.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
May 7, 5:30 PM - Glendale Golfers begins again
May 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 - Unlabeled Theater Company’s performances of "Once Upon a Mattress". Buy tickets here.
May 31 - Graduation Sunday (pre-k, elementary, middle school, high school, college, business school, technical school, trade school, etc.)
June 28, 10:00 AM - Outdoor Worship & Picnic
August 9-12 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Summer VBS with Holy Trinity of Prior Lake - location Glendale UMC
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Month of May - Ladies Brunch vs Men’s Brown Bag: "The Drawer" - Bring new packaged socks and underwear to donate.
TBD - The Drawer Volunteer Opportunity
June 6 - Pride Bingo Volunteer Opportunity at Holy Trinity
June 12 & 13 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteer Opportunity
August 9-12 - Summer VBS at Glendale
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer, Calendar pages. Besides these webpages, you can check our Facebook page for upcoming events.