Church Happenings - Week of 3/3/26
Set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday, March 7 or you will be late for church.
This Sunday, March 8th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship Time
Volunteers needed for this Sunday
Tech Team
Acolytes
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.
Sunday Sermon Series: "Why Did Jesus Have to Die?"
February 18-April 5, 2026
The cross stands at the heart of our faith-and it also raises some of the biggest questions we carry: Why did Jesus have to die? Did God need that suffering? How does something that happened so long ago change anything for us today?
If you've ever thought, "I believe in the crucifixion... I just don't fully understand it," you're not alone.
This Lent, we'll explore these questions together-not to arrive at easy answers, but to go deeper into the mystery and meaning of what happened on that cross.
(Inspired by Adam Hamilton's book of the same title)
Lent Study & Soup Suppers
Wednesdays, February 18-March 25
Join us Wednesday evenings for a simple meal together (5:30-6:00 pm), followed by a 30-minute worship service. We'll be following the study from our Bishop and District Superintendents:
“To Be Made Well: Healing Stories in the Gospels”
Thrive Class for children pre-school - 5th grade - Lessons on Holy Week and Easter following Soup Supper
Help Thrive Youth buy Animals for Heifer International
During Lent, Thrive kids (preschool-5th grade) will have a box to fill with coins they will be saving them for Heifer International. We are planning to purchase:
1) Dream Basket $120.00
Heifer’s Dream Basket is filled with shares of a sheep, heifer, goat, rabbits, and a flock of chicks. Women will also learn how to feed and care for their livestock.
and
2) Food Basket $20.00
The gift of a Food Basket:
Helps famers get food to families
Includes Fresh produce, honey, coffee, and dairy products
Teaches farmers to Pass on the Gift to their neighbors in need.
We will have a big glass jar that you can drop your spare coins into to help the kids make their goal.
For more information on Heifer International, check out their website here: Heifer International.
Save the date! - March 15, 2026 - Community Conversation
Our next Community Conversation is March 15, 2026, after worship. This is your chance to connect, share, and dream together! Come and hear what's happening across our leadership teams, celebrate our wins, and add your voice to the conversation as we continue growing into who God is calling us to be. Whether you have big ideas, quiet questions, or just want to listen and learn - you belong at the table!
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is March 11th 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.
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
Lent
February 18th (Ash Wednesday)-April 5th (Easter) - Lent
Wednesdays, February 18th-March 25th, 5:30p - Soup Suppers, followed by:
Lenten Study for teens/adults: "To Be Made Well: Healing Stories in the Gospels"
Thrive Class for children pre-school - 5th grade: Lessons on Holy Week and Easter following Soup Supper'
April 5th - Easter!
March 1st, after worship - Finance Community Conversation
March 15th, after worship - Community Conversation
March 21 - Ladies Brunch - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - please email a copy of your baby picture to glendalechuch@msn.com - it will be fun to guess who is who. For women of all ages.
Watch for information on a "Lego Build Night" coming soon.
March 28 - Easter Eggstravaganza - 10:00-11:00 AM - looking for volunteers.
March 29 - Sunday Funday - Young people 6th grade and up. - We will be making clay bead bracelets - bring your creativity. Meal is Pasta Bar and dessert is Ice Cream Bar
May 2 (tentatively) - 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Spring Cleanup - watch for updates.
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 the weekly church email, the calendar below, and/or check our Facebook page for upcoming events.