Coming Up
Vacation Bible School Registration OPEN
Be a part of this road trip. Register Now for Vacation Bible School July 27th - July 31st; Pre-K 4 through leaving 5th grade.
Dinner each night begins at 5:00 PM for students attending VBS and their family.
Cinéma Vérité
Cinéma Vérité Biblical Blockbusters
Join us this summer at the movies! Each week we will explore the truth in Films and how they can get us engaging in God’s word.
Pitman Grove
Pitman Camp Meeting
Every Sunday at 7:30 PM during the months of July & August 2025 Pitman Camp Meeting celebrates with worship and praise. This 2025 season will be the 154th year Pitman Camp Meeting has been praising! Various churches in the area host an evening of worship & service. Glassboro UMC will be the first church to kick off the season in 2025, on Sunday, July 13th at 7:30 PM. Pastor Tim will deliver the message and Magnify (our Praise Band) will provide praise music and song.
Mission Project
Our Church Will Be Partnering With Haddonfield UMC
We are partnering with Haddonfield UMC volunteering working the Simple Homes Project on Saturday July 19th. We will gather at the Glassboro Church at 8:00 AM and plan on leaving at 8:15 AM by carpool. We will be helping renovate a home and to also work in the GARDEN at Simple Way! Fun! Some folks will work at the house, some at the garden. We will work from 9:00 AM to Noon and then eat lunch. If you have questions, please contact our church office.
Tent Revival Worship & Family Fun Day
Good morning church! Today is Family Fun Day! Due to the heat we will have worship in the sanctuary at 11am, but our picnic and everything else will still be outside under the Tent following the worship service. (6.22.25)
Pentecost Sunday
Join us this Pentecost Sunday as we celebrate the birth of the church by handing out bibles to our young people, welcome in confirmands and new professions of faith, and transfers into the life of our church! It is going to be a joy filled morning.
One Combined Worship Service at 11am.
Schedule of Sunday Service and Worship
See Schedule of Upcoming Sunday Services & Worship
Game Night
an evening of entertainment in the Fellowship House with board and card games.
ARC Blood Drive - NEW LOCAtion
Location moved to the Knights of Columbus Hall on Fish Pond Road. To register, Click Here
Confirmation Class (6 weeks)
The class also includes additional outside-class opportunities.
Easter Egg Hunt
Come out for a bunch of fun! Meet the Easter Bunny, join us for an egg hunt and have lunch. Additional activities include face painting.
A SENSORY FRIENDLY EGG HUNT IS SCHEDULED FROM 10 TO 11 am.
We Are Hiring!
Director of Music & Worship Arts (Part-Time Position)
First United Methodist Church of Glassboro is seeking a passionate and skilled Director of Music and Worship Arts to lead and foster our music and worship ministries. This individual will collaborate with the pastor, worship teams, and other leaders to plan and implement meaningful worship experiences. They will Direct the Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir, while overseeing music for worship services and special programs. *This is a part-time position
Qualifications:
Musical proficiency, leadership skills, and a heart for worship. *Must be able to read and play music.
Ministry & Creative Team Collaboration.
Ability to be inclusive and welcoming to the congregation and community.
To apply please fill out the form below.
Friendly's Fun Raiser
Benefits the Youth Group’s Mission Trip. Must present flier.
Friendly’s Glassboro, 1100 Delsea Dr., Glassboro
Meager Meals & Lenten Study
Join us Wednesday evenings during Lent for a time of food, fellowship, and prayerful study.
Meager Meals will begin on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship House. Followed by a Lenten Bible Study. Meager Meals will be shared each Wednesday at 6:00 PM until April 9th. Our final Meager Meal will be shared on Maunday Thursday, April 17th followed by Maunday Thursday Service and Foot Washing at 7:00 PM.
Our Lent Bible Study "Faces at the Cross" will begin Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 PM, bible study follows the Lent Meager Meal. The study is led by Pastor Tim. Join us as we explore the faces at the cross. There is plenty of room for you as we learn, share and fellowship. No book is needed.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Join us for an Ash Wednesday Service as we gather to observe a Holy Lent.
March 5th at 7pm following our Pancake Supper.
Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper
Join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday on Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper hosted by our Youth Program! We will gather at 6pm in our Fellowship House. There will be a free will offering that benefits our Summer Youth Mission Trip!
An Ash Wednesday Service will follow across the street in the Sanctuary at 7pm.
Praise Bowl 2025 and UMCOR Bucket Assembly Cancelled!
ATTN: We have been watching weather reports for the past 24hrs. Out of an abundance of caution with the impending snow/ice/sleet this afternoon/evening Praise Bowl & our Potluck Soup-er has been cancelled for this evening. Please stay safe today!
Our Praise Bowl is back! Mark your calendar for a night full of food, fun, fellowship & praise. The assembly of UMCOR Cleaning Buckets and the Potluck Soup-er Dinner begin at 5:00 PM followed by Praise Concert at 6:00 PM.
MLK Day of Service Postponed
Out of an abundance of caution with the wintery mix, and the freezing conditions overnight and into tomorrow morning, our MLK Day of Service will be postponed till, Sat. Feb. 8th at 5pm, before PRAISE BOWL (more details to follow). Stay Warm and Safe!
All are invited to come as we assemble the Flood Bucket Cleaning Kits for UMCOR in the Fellowship House!
MLK DAY OF SERVICE POSTPONED
Out of an abundance of caution with the wintery mix, and the freezing conditions overnight and into tomorrow morning, our MLK Day of Service will be postponed till, Sat. Feb. 8th at 5pm, before PRAISE BOWL (more details to follow). Stay Warm and Safe!
Winter Bible Study: James
Pastor Tim will lead the study on the Book of James. All are welcome to meet in GROUNDED in the church. No book is required.
Our Town: Lessons from the Boro of Glass
Our sermon series beginning January 5th for the 9 AM and 11 AM worship services, as well as Sunday School and our Adult Discussion Groups.
UMCOR Clean Kits
Mission & Outreach is UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has depleted their supply of cleaning bucket kits due to Hurricanes Milton & Helene. We are collecting items for the kits. A list of the needed supplies can be found in the blue bucket in the Narthex. Items can be placed in the Narthex. The deadline for the collection is January 19th.
Longest Night Service
Join us for a time of quite contemplation and prayerful reflection at our Longest Night Service, often called Blue Christmas. This service provides a space for those who may be grieving, carrying heavy burdens, or who find this time of year hard. This service offers comfort and hope amidst the season's challenges.
Bethlehem Bakery
Come to the Bethlehem Bakery! Join us for Sunday School, Adult Discussion Class and Advent Bible Study at 10:00 AM. Then we will have a combined Worship Service at 11:00 AM with our Children’s Christmas Program, “Bethlehem Bakery”. After you are invited to lunch at the Fellowship House, followed by Gingerbread decorating for all! Come and enjoy this day of experiencing the joy and excitement of the Christmas Season!
Christmas Candlelight Cantata
Our 2024 Christmas Cantata is “His Name Is Jesus”. Join us Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 PM as we reflect on the sweetest name of all, Jesus! There will be a time of fellowship and light refreshments following the Cantata in Grounded.