Church Happenings - Week of 9/9/25
We are celebrating Glendale UMC's 40th Anniversary!
Sunday, September 14, Week 2 of our month long 40th Anniversary celebration
You are invited to help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of Glendale United Methodist Church with your time, talents and treasures!
We hope you will spend some time each Sunday in September with us.
This week Pastor Brenda will be leading worship with Pastor Becky Jo and Pastor Dave joining her. Communions will be served.
Fall desserts will be served after service. Activities include coloring sheets, stickers and crafts. The fellowship time will be followed by Adult Sunday School at 11:15.
Each Sunday you will have an opportunity to embrace your talents through a whole host of activities. You will also be blessed, in person or through video, by our past pastors.
September 21, Week 3 - Pastor Brenda is leading worship.
September 28, Week 4 - Conference Superintendent WooJae will lead worship and Pastor Lynda Ellis will give benediction.
Volunteers will be needed each week to help in the kitchen during fellowship and to supervise activities. Please inform the office if you are interested in volunteering. For additional details, follow this link.
*Throughout the month of September, we are accepting donations from your treasures in ANY amount but believe $40, $400 or $4000 would be a fantastic way to bless Glendale’s ongoing ministries. Checks can be made out to Glendale United Methodist Church indicating 40th Anniversary in memo line.
Sunday Morning Prayer Team
"Make Me A Channel of Your Peace"
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM in the sanctuary 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.
*Pastoral Care & Support*
Need a listening ear or a caring presence? Pastor Brenda and our compassionate church members are available for visits during times of illness, loss, or when you simply need someone to talk to.
To arrange a visit, please contact the church office at (952) 894-5394 or reply to this email. We're here for you!
Glendale Small Groups - Resuming in September!
Now that fall is upon us again, small groups at Glendale are starting up again (or continuing if they didn’t take a break for the summer). For more information, check out the Get Involved page. Check the dates and join one!
Adult Sunday School - Beginning September 14 - Sundays after Fellowship (11:15)
Glendale Geezers - 1st & 3rd Mondays – 8:00 am at Perkins in Lakeville – see Ron Nicholas for more information
Women’s Coffee Group - Mondays at 10:00 am at Dunn Bros.
Knitting & Crocheting Group - Tuesdays at 9:30 am at Moore’s – see Barbara Moore to join.
Tuesday Book Club - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm – See Carolyn Sefkow to join
Men’s Ministry (Brown Bag) - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Women's Bible Study - Wednesdays at 9:30 am - Contact Kay Graf.
Glendale Choir - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
THRIVE - Beginning Wednesday, September 10 - Wednesdays at 5:30 pm - with a light supper followed by education time for kids of all ages.
Mahjong Group - Thursdays at 1:00 pm – see Diane Kammer for information.
Glendale Golfers - Thursdays at 5:30 pm - Cleary Lake Golf Course - All skill levels welcome. See Paul McEathron or John Kammer for more info.
Other Groups and volunteer opportunities as listed here or on the Get Involved or Outreach pages of the church website.
Women's Bible Study - Every Wednesday at 9:30-11:00 am
The Women’s Wednesday AM Bible Study will begin their fall Bible study on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:30 AM-11:00 AM in the Glendale UMC Fellowship Hall.
It is a 10-week study by Adam Hamilton: “Words Of Life: Jesus and The Promise Of The Ten Commandments Today”
Our study format is participant books for reading before our meeting, a DVD we watch together as a group, and discussion questions for our group gathering. This Wednesday (Sept 10) we will be covering the introduction and the first chapter, “At The Center Of It All”.
This is a chance to deepen our understanding of our Biblical history and discussing how it can enrich our faith. Anyone interested can contact Kay Graf.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is September 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 the Glendale Golfers for a delightful round of golf at Cleary Lake Golf Course. We play every Thursday at Cleary Lake Golf Course - 5:30 pm.
All skill levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 11th, at 5:30 PM. Contact Paul McEathron or John Kammer for more information.
2025 Burnsville Pride Festival - Glendale Booth
September 13th- 11am to 4pm Nicollet Commons Park
Celebrate Love, Diversity, and Community! Join us for the Burnsville Pride Festival, a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. This family-friendly event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and honor the spirit of pride, acceptance, and inclusion.
Volunteers Needed: To volunteer for a timeslot at Glendale’s booth, please see Ron Hill for more information.
For more information on the Burnsville Pride Festival, check out their website.
Wine & Cheese Night - Everyone Welcome!
MaLissa Young and Victoria Fett are thrilled to invite you to a fun wine and cheese gathering! Come join us for an evening of great conversation, delicious cheese, and wonderful fellowship.
When: Saturday October 11 6:30pm
Where: The Youngs’ home
This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are event where we can connect and enjoy each other's company. While we'll have wine available,
we'll also have plenty of other beverages - sparkling water, juice, coffee, and more! The focus is really on the "cheese and friends" part of the evening.
Whether you're a wine enthusiast, prefer other drinks, or are staying alcohol-free, you're absolutely welcome and will have a fantastic time!
We're excited to create a warm, inclusive space where everyone can feel comfortable and enjoy great food and even better company. Can't wait to see you there!
Questions? Feel free to reach out to MaLissa or Victoria.
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - Celebrate Glendale's 40th anniversary with exciting events every Sunday throughout the month. For more information, go here.
September 13th, 11:00 am-4:00 pm - Burnsville Pride at Nicollet Commons Park. Glendale will have a booth - Volunteers needed, see Ron Hill to sign up.
September 14th, 11:15 am - Adult Sunday School
September 14th, 4:00-5:30 pm - Confirmation Information Night for students in 7th grade and above, along with their parents or guardians
October 5th, 11:00-1:00 pm - New Members Class including lunch.
October 11th, 6:30 pm - Wine and Cheese Night - for more information contact MaLissa Young or Victoria Fett
October 18th, 5:00-8:00 pm - Join us at the Savage Halloween Bash at Savage Sports Center. Look for opportunities to help at Glendale's booth.
October 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm - Participate in Trunk or Treat in Glendale's parking lot. Decorate your car and hand out treats, or team up with another family to welcome our neighbors.
November 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm - Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale UMC