Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, held a holiday market and bake sale.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Nov. 19, the church said the event was held on Sunday, Nov. 20, following a worship service.

According to the church, Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 20, was scheduled at 8:30 a.m. with worship at The Little Chapel by Rev. Mark Westmoreland.

It was followed by Children's Choirs at 9:30 a.m. at Church School Building, and 9:30 a.m. was dedicated to Adult Sunday School Classes (The New Class, Ventures in Faith, and Coffee & Conversation). 

Brooks Holifield, who will speak on "The Myths and Mystique of Thanksgiving," will be the guest speaker for the New Class, according to the church. 

The church said this week's Ventures in Faith topic is Susan Robb's book The Angels of Christmas. 

Children's Sunday School at 10 a.m. in Church School Building, 11 a.m. in Sanctuary worship with sermon by Rev. Mark Westmoreland, and Holiday market and bake sale at 12 noon, Sanctuary lawn, according to the church.

There will also be a gathering at 5 p.m. at Ward Fellowship Hall, wherein a sermon will be hosted by Rev. Brent Huckaby

It added childcare is available in the nursery (Room 200), toddler room (Room 206), and pre-kindergarten room during worship sessions (304).

Additional information can be found on Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church’s Facebook post.

Church’s History

Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church was established as a United Methodist congregation by John Wesley, an Anglican preacher who worked for the Church of England in the 1700s.

The church claimed that the expansion of "Methodist" organizations was a result of its members' devoted attendance at religious services and their volunteerism.

Eventually, the societies reached America, where the church recognized them formally as a separate denomination in 1784.

There are 11 million United Methodists worldwide, according to Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.

They noted that among United Methodists, social responsibility and religious conviction have always been intertwined.

The church gave more examples of its interactions with many Christian groups and efforts to foster an ecumenical tradition, such as its partnerships with the Office of Spirituality and Religious Life at Emory University.

Open to All

Consideration of the Glenn Memorial is something they value, the church claimed, whether they are newcomers to Atlanta, the church, or are looking for a new church home.

Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church is devoted to loving God and loving neighbor with all of its being—heart, mind, spirit, and strength.

The church stated that they gladly welcome everyone into the entire life and ministry of the community, regardless of color, culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or socioeconomic status, education, politics, physical or mental ability, or religious background.

All Saints' Day was celebrated at the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church as well.

The worship services were held at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m., according to the church post.

According to the church, John Rutter's "Requiem" served as the special music at 11 a.m. worship.

 

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