Church Happenings - Week of 12/30/25
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Start this year with Jesus.
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!
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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.
This Sunday, January 4th
9:15 AM - Sunday Morning Prayer Team
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship time with Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed for this Sunday
Front Door Greeter
Acolyte
Tech Team
Liturgist
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.
Women's Bible Study
Every Wednesday - 9:30 am - No Bible Study until January.
A Bible study that was agreed upon for our first study in 2026 is: “Thrive: Living Faithfully in Difficult Times.”
This study based on the book of James is a six week study by Jennifer Cowart to help women develop the habits and attitudes to thrive whatever the circumstances. The book of James is a letter written about enduring hardships using six traits: Endurance, Wisdom, Action, Control, Humility, and Prayer. It is designed differently with daily lessons for about 5 days a week with questions in the workbook for you to answer. The days we gather will be much the same with a 8-13 min DVD and discussion questions from a leader book.
The participants workbook if we order from Cokesbury is listed for $12.99 each. The workbook can be purchased on Amazon for $13.49. There is also a kindle version listed on Amazon.
*The date we begin will depend on when we can get books… Please RSVP if you wish to attend and how you plan to get your book.
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!
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Choir
Sunday, January 18, 2026 - during worship
Join us for worship as we welcome the Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Choir. They will lead our service with their inspiring songs and testimonies. We will also present a special love offering to the choir and follow the service with a potluck lunch. More details to follow.
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
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.
