Church Happenings - Week of 11/11/25
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our current Military and Veterans!
Glendale UMC has a challenge to pack 200 Emergency To-Go Bags.
We want to be able to collect 200 bags of packed food through the month of November. Every bag you pack brings hope and nourishment to a neighbor facing hardship. Together, we can reach our goal!
We’re Making a Difference Together! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve already prepared 50 bags! Hidden Valley School received 10 bags, and Open Door received 40 bags to provide for families in need. Let’s keep this momentum going!
Items needed for Emergency To-Go Bags:
Purchase and pack one of each Core Five food items into a paper grocery bag. (Bring these items bagged up.)
*Please do not include notes inside bags when packing.
Core Five
Canned tuna/chicken
Canned fruit/vegetable
Canned black/pinto beans
Fast meal box (hamburger helper, mac & cheese, etc)
Bag of rice (1 lb) **Also please note if you can’t find a 1 lb bag of rice substitute with a 2 lbs bag**
Optional Add-Ons
Package of pasta (1 lb)
Jar of pasta sauce
Box or bag of cereal
**Monetary donations are also accepted. **
Encourage your neighbors to donate Emergency To-Go Bags - they can be dropped off at Glendale UMC on 11/15/25 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or during the week at the church Mon - Thursday between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Other Organizations providing relief during the shutdown per The Open Door
“It’s not just hunger relief organizations like us working to keep people fed during this shutdown. Folks everywhere are stepping up to help our community right now. We’ve compiled a list of these more unique options for free or lower cost ways to get food help this November.”
Shutdown Support - The Open Door Pantry
Non-traditional Food Resources
*To find more traditional food support near you (like food pantries, food shelves, soup kitchens, etc.), call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151 or visit them online at hungersolutions.org/find-help.
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 9th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship time with Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed for this Sunda
Front Door Greeter
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.
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.
Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Youth Night Pajama Party - 6th Grade-College
Join us for a cozy time in our comfortable PJs as we play board games, enjoy a Nacho Bar, make ice cream sundaes, and win exciting prizes.
Come 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. Come as you are - stress, tired, excited, or anywhere in between. We hope to see you there!
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.
Women's Bible Study
Every Wednesday - 9:30 am
This week (11/12/25) we will finish our Adam Hamilton study of the Ten Commandments with chapter 10 “Keeping Up With The Joneses”. I hope those of you who are able will be there.
Our next study will be “A Child Is Born” by Amy Jill Levine. We will prepare for Advent by studying ancient birth stories in the Bible and reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story. Amy Jill is a professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies. As a Jew, she is able to highlight Jesus’s roots in Judaism and thereby understand his teachings more accurately and in depth. It is in the similar format as our previous study. This study was chosen by the UMC Bishop Lanette for an Advent study so there is also an opportunity to join discussions by Zoom on Monday nights Dec 1-22.
Our four dates for this study at our usual 9:30 start are:
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17
Advent Study - Monday Evenings in December - beginning 12/1/25 - 6:45-8:15p
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.
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
November 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd - Saturday “Shutdown Support” Distributions with Open Door Food Pantry in Eagan (sign up here).
November 12th, 2:30-4:30 pm - Open Door Distribution at Eagle Ridge MS
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - Glendale will be hosting Prairie Winds' Cluster Charge/Church Conference.
Cindy Whitaker is looking for people to provide bars and cookies at help serve at this event. Contact Cindy for info.
November 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm - Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale UMC
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (Mondays), 6:45-8:15 PM - 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.
