Church Happenings - Week of 10/15/25
*Please note: Pastor Brenda North will be on vacation October 20-October 27.
In case of an emergency, please contact Pastor Leigh Brown, Holy Trinity UMC, Prior Lake, #651-245-4889
Sunday Morning Prayer Team
"Make Me A Channel of Your Peace"
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.
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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!
Last Sunday, on October 12, 2025, we were excited to welcome 10 new members into the Glendale Family!
Jerry & Patti
Scott & Dee Dee
Brad, Catie, and kids
Brad & Annalise
This Sunday, October 19th
15 Minutes to Make a Difference!
Join us at 9:45 am this Sunday for a quick fellowship hall refresh! We need 6 volunteers to help put away tables and chairs from the anniversary celebration.
Many hands make light work—plus, you’ll be done in time for coffee before worship. Can we count you in?
Volunteers needed for Sunday - October 19, 2025
Tech Team
Welcome Greeter
Acolyte
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.
Trustee News
The Trustees have been very busy over the last month. In addition to all the tasks all our helping hands offered and accomplished on Fall Clean up, the Trustee have done the following tasks:
Adjusted the parking lot light timer, fixed the latch on the little library and painted the library, fixed the loose plastic on the community bulletin board,painted the garden sign, did the mold test in the basement (which came back good), recycled the water damaged music boxes from choir room, recycled a bunch of e-waste that we no longer need, yard has been aerated, new soundboard installed in the sanctuary, and the piano light has been repaired.
We think we have solved the groundwater issue that has been affecting the choir room in the basement. We are ready to move onto replacing the damaged carpet in that room in conjunction with replacing the carpet in the multi-purpose room downstairs. That room has been a priority for the youth team. We are working with them to achieve their goal of making a more attractive space for our teens and young adults. Look for improvements coming soon.
Over the next two weeks, we ask that you bear with us as we upgrade our technical capabilities in the sanctuary. The webcast capabilities will be spotty over the next two weeks while we get fully integrated with the new tech. In addition to the new soundboard, there is a new TV above the sound booth that folks on the stage can see; the old projectors will be taken down and new audience microphones will be installed so our folks watching online can hear the audience sound; new connection box will go in the front and we will be able to have more instruments and more singers mic'd up; the music folks will have the ability to wear ear buds so they can all hear each other better
Thank you namely to John K, Dale R, and Paul M for their tireless work and to Brad L for spearheading our tech improvements.
Your Trustee Team
Sunday, October 26 - 5:00-6:30 PM
Sunday/Funday: Youth 6 Grade - College
We will be having a pumpkin carving contest. The best pumpkin wins a prize! 🎃
It's ok if you didn't win, you are still the apple of God's eye. So come on down to our DIY caramel apple bar and make a tasty treat to take home. 🍎
Dinner: Pizza 🍕
Don't delay reserve your spot today to ensure that we have a pumpkin and apple just for you! Please let us know if you are bringing a friend or two, Heck, why not bring three!
Join Thrive October 29 - for an "All Ages" Fall Festival with Pumpkin Carving
Small meal at 5:30 PM
Pumpkin Carving to follow for everyone.
Take time to prep your trunk for Trunk-or-Treat (on Halloween in Glendale’s parking lot)
We look forward to seeing you all there!
TRUNK OR TREAT - Glendale Parking Lot
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM
Participate in Trunk or Treat in Glendale's Parking lot!
Decorate your car, hand out treats, and/or team up with another family to welcome our neighbors or help at one of Glendale's game tables!
If you need an alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, bring the kids on over to check it out!
Hennepin Avenue UMC, Peace UMC and MN Reconciling Congregations invite you to hear author, Pastor Colby Martin, present "Not An Oxymoron: Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense" on October 20 at 7 p.m. at Hennepin Ave UMC. This talk is based on Colby Martin's book UnClobber, which tackles the Bible verses most commonly used to exclude the LGBTQ+ community.
For many Christians, especially those raised in more conservative environments, these verses and these theological perspectives have been used to hold people back from being inclusive and supportive of their friends and loved ones. For those who identify as LGBTQ+, these verses and theological perspectives have been the reason why they may have left their faith or struggled to re-engage the Bible. A talk like this, that responsibly handles these passages, can be a pivotal moment.
Questions? Contact Pastor Jason Steffenhagen (651) 484-2226 or jason@peaceumc.com
Sunday Funday Youth Gerten's Christmas Fund Raiser - open until 10/30/25 at 10:00pm
The group will earn 30% of all plant sales and 15% of all plant card sales.
To access the site and place an order for the Sunday Funday Group follow the link:
Glendale UMC Sunday Funday Youth Group
Our site will close at 10 PM on Thursday, October 30. We cannot accept any late orders past the deadline!
**PLEASE NOTE: Quantities are limited on fundraiser items. If an item sells out, it will be marked sold out on your website and customers will not be able to continue to order that item.
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is November 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.
Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale on November 27th from 12:00-2:00 pm
Come as you are. If you are able, bring a dish to share or a friend to gather with. All are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please contact Sandy at Glendale Church Office with questions.
Advent Study - Monday Evenings beginning 12/1/25 - Watch for time
A Child Is Born
A Beginner’s Guide To Nativity Stories
By Amy-Jill Levine
We will be following along with Bishop Lanette on Mondays during Lent (12/1- 12/22) using this study.
There will be a ZOOM portion with Bishop Lanette and other churches along with our own discussion.
Stay tuned for the actual time we gather on Monday evenings….
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
Now until October 30th at 10p - Sunday Funday Gerten’s Fundraiser
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 20th, 7 pm - "Not An Oxymoron: Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense" at Hennepin Ave UMC
October 26th, 5:00-6:30 pm - Youth Sunday/Funday - Pumpkin Carving and Caramel Apples
October 29, 5:30 pm - Join Thrive for an "All Ages" Fall Festival with Pumpkin Carving
October 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm - Participate in Trunk-or-Treat in Glendale's parking lot.
November 12th, 2:30-4:30 pm - Open Door Distribution at Eagle Ridge MS
November 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm - Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale UMC
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (Mondays), Time TBD - Advent Study - A Child is Born by Amy-Jill Levine - See Cindy W for more information.
See below for other small groups and volunteering opportunities
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 pages. If you are interested in starting a small group, please contact Pastor Brenda and/or the church office for additional guidance. See below for the Church Calendar for this week and next.
