Church Happenings - Week of 12/16/25
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, December 21st
10:00 AM - Worship Service
Pastor Brenda North
Fourth Sunday in Advent
11:00 AM - Fellowship time with Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed for this Sunday
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.
Advent Study - Mondays 12/1-12/22, 6:45-8:15p
A Child Is Born: A Beginner’s Guide to Nativity Stories
By Amy-Jill Levine
“Dive into the narratives of Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story. Levine shows readers how Scripture's earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus’s birth and how His birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories.“
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.
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Women's Bible Study - will also be engaging in this study on Wednesdays 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, & 12/17 at 9:30 am.
Christmas Eve Service -
December 24 at 5:00 PM
Join us for Christmas Eve Worship on Tuesday, December 24th at 5:00 PM as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Experience the wonder and peace of this holy night as we sing beloved carols, hear the timeless story of Christ’s birth, and share in the beautiful tradition of candlelight during “Silent Night.” There’s something truly magical about the glow of candlelight filling our sanctuary as we sing together in the quiet beauty of Christmas Eve.
All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors to experience the joy of Christmas. Whether this is your first time joining us or you’ve been celebrating with us for years, we can’t wait to worship with you! See you on Christmas Eve at 5:00 PM at Glendale United Methodist Church!
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is January 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.
Come support one of our members during a performance with Unlabeled Theatre Company!
Performances: January 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2026
Where: Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN
Tickets are on sale now at Unlabeled Theatre Company Presents: Something Rotten!
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
Now-Christmas Eve - Advent
Wednesday, December 17, 9:30 am - Advent Bible Study with the Women’s Bible Study group
Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 pm - Heavenly Hotdish and making Care Packages
Sunday, December 21, 10:00 am - Fourth Sunday in Advent
Monday, December 22, 6:30 pm - Advent Bible Study with the Bishop (via Zoom) with own discussion after
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Service
January 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25 - Unlabeled Theatre Company Presents: Something Rotten!
January 18th, during Sunday Morning Worship - The Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Choir
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.
