LENT + EASTER AT GLENDALE
We would love for you to join us as we journey through Jesus’ life and death and celebrate his resurrection. There are several events leading up to Easter Sunday – come + experience God’s love with us!
LENTEN CREATIVE PRAYER SERVICES
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
On Wednesday nights throughout Lent, we will be offering a weekly service + experience that begins with prayer in the sanctuary and concludes with learning a different prayer practice each week. This week we will be making prayer beads. All ages are welcome and we will have snacks! Questions? Reach out to Rev. Steph Dodge
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, April 2nd @ 10am
Kick off Holy Week with us as we commemorate the triumphant arrival of Jesus riding into Jerusalem, while the crowds waved palm branches on the street and shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David” and “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” to honor him as their long-awaited Messiah and King.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 7th @ 6:30pm
We will reflect on Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion and then we wait to see what will happen next as Jesus is laid in the tomb. We can’t really understand the significance of Easter without this journey through Holy Week – we hope you can be with us during this special service.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 8th // Hunt Starts @ 10am
Join us for our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt which will start at 10am – please arrive by 9:45am to get signed in and ready for the hunt countdown! The kids will search for eggs & load up their baskets – age groups will be separated in different areas of the lawn for the ultimate egg hunting experience – infants through age 12 are welcome to hunt! Come + get your photos with the bunny & refreshments will follow.
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, April 9th @ 10am
You won’t want to miss Easter Sunday at Glendale for this powerful celebration as we relive Jesus’ triumph of life over death through the resurrection! We will bloom the cross as a sign of new life during the service. Following worship, we will have a photographer taking photos of families and individuals outside by the cross we bloom during the service for the perfect Easter photo!
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“Before moving to Tennessee, we already knew that Glendale UMC would become our church home away-from-home. In 2019 I found Glendale and kept up with the good work of this faith community via social media. I was comforted knowing that there was an affirming faith community that the boys and I could attend when we moved here. We are so grateful for the welcome and warm embrace of Glendale.”
– Jay
“After stepping away from church for several years, I was hoping to find an inclusive and affirming church that teaches God’s love for ALL people – regardless of who we are. I immediately felt connected & have made some amazing friends. I found Glendale when I needed it most and feel so lucky and proud to be a part of this church.” – Rob
“We started watching Glendale’s services online and were refreshed by the inclusive & affirming theology. Soon after, we decided to get plugged in to a LifeGroup & that confirmed that Glendale was absolutely where we felt most at home.” – Jim + Rachel
“When we moved to Nashville, we wanted to find a church that was INCLUSIVE of all of God’s children, not EXCLUSIVE. After visiting a few other United Methodist churches, we visited Glendale. We are excited to be a part of an inclusive church and to serve God through Glendale.”
– Kevin + Lezleigh
“I have found a spiritual home that I was missing and wasn’t sure I would ever find; a caring, nurturing environment; and a reestablishment of my Christian faith. Glendale is a vibrant environment that works hard to live up to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and it is a joy to have found it.” – John
“Within the first few minutes of our first worship service at Glendale UMC, we knew we’d found, not just a church, but a community full of love. From the welcome message of inclusion, we knew we’d found a home and a place for our daughter to learn about and love Christ.”
– Chris + Jen
“Before finding Glendale, I stopped going to church and started doubting my faith, leaving Christianity altogether. I found Glendale at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and started worshiping online and then in person. This is the first church that I truly feel welcome and at home.” – Aziza
“As parents, to hear our children say that Glendale is the first church where they truly feel a part of a family – the first place where they have experienced God’s love – it’s both humbling and joyful. We are so blessed to have found our church home.” – Tommy + Caddie
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“We have found a home in Glendale UMC, a place where every person is loved just for who they are. We are valued for who we are and where we are in our walks of faith – without judgment. We love the people we are meeting and look forward to continuing our journey of life here.”
– Ben + Don
“It was important to me to find a church that was affirming and doing the work of being anti-racist. I wanted to be apart of a church where injustice in our world was spoken about and acted upon. After attending my first service, I know I had found my new church family. I am incredibly grateful for this safe space where I know that any and all are welcome.” – Claire
“We weren’t necessarily looking for a church, but immediately felt at home at Glendale. Through some of the hardest times of our lives, the Glendale community always found a way to support us right when we needed it most. After having complicated relationships with church in the past, we have found a community of faith that we weren’t sure was ever going to be a part of our lives.” – Courtney + Ryan
“When I moved to Nashville 10 years ago, I struggled to find a church that supported my beliefs and open attitude. Glendale had been on my radar due to the messages of love and justice on the outdoor sign over the years. I knew from my first worship service that this place was going to be my spiritual home” – Cat
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