Church Happenings - Week of 10/28/25
***Message from The Open Door Pantry***
The ongoing government shutdown is creating an urgent situation for our community. Here in Dakota County, 10,000 of our neighbors will not receive their SNAP benefits in November if the shutdown continues, and over 1,000 federal workers are without pay.
What We Need Your Help With…
Here are three ways you can make a difference right now.
Volunteer on Saturdays: We urgently need volunteers for our new Saturday distributions on November 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd. This a great opportunity for groups and supporters who can't always find time to volunteer during the regular workday. Tasks will be simple, and training will be provided on site.
Several Glendale folks are volunteering - there are still spots available on some Saturdays. Click on the link if you wish to volunteer.
Host a To-Go Bag Packing Party: Assemble and drop off emergency To-Go Bags. This is a critical, hands-on way to help and save our team valuable time. We have seen a 3-fold increase in requests for these bags in The Pantry, and from our partners who use them to help in places across our community.
Look for details soon on how Glendale can form a Pack Party and collect food items.
Donate Funds: If you don’t have time for either of the above, then a financial gift is the most flexible and immediate way to help us. Funds allow us to act fast and pay for what is most needed during this time.
Sunday Morning Prayer Team
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!
This Sunday, November 2nd
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship time with Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed for Sunday - November 2nd, 2025
Tech Team
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.
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!
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 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 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd - Saturday “Shutdown Support” Distributions with Open Door Food Pantry in Eagan (sign up here).
November 2nd at 2:00 am - Fall back one hour as Daylight Savings Ends
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.
