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Writer’s Church : Every Sunday is also a celebration of art as a tool of resistance. We have Writer’s Church, and we have poetry that honors the art and practice of sacred storytelling. During our Sunday Celebration Writers Church you can start writing all the things you are grateful for with one of our free journals and pens that we pass out every Sunday.
Once again, GLIDE will be collecting toys, packing them into bags and distributing them to children (up to 11 years) who are enrolled in GLIDE programs.
We are now collecting TOYS through our Amazon toy-drive registry. Please help us make this year’s Toy Wonderland a memorable one for the children by donating today!
Interested in making a bulk donation of toys to bring holiday magic to hundreds of children and their families? Contact Anya Hill at ahill@glide.org or call 415-674-6148.
Sunday, December 3rd is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday Dec 3rd Phyllis’ Holiday Handicraft Sale will be in freedom hall after 9am & 11am Celebrations. All proceeds will benefit the Janice Mirikitani Family Youth and Childcare Center and GLIDE’s Toy Wonderland.
Sunday, December 3rd Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, December 14th 5-7:30 pm join us at Civic Center Plaza across Polk Street from City Hall for the Annual Vigil: Memorial for Homeless & Unstably Housed San Franciscans. People of all faiths, or no faith remember our neighbors who have died this year while living on the streets and on the margins of San Francisco. If you cannot attend in person, you can watch the Vigil live online starting at 5:30 PM (PST) at: www.facebook.com/sanfrancisconightministry/live/
Sunday, December 17th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. RSVP for this free event here. (Additional tour dates: Nov 26th, Dec 31st, Jan 14th and Jan 28th)
Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 1 PM – 6 PM Code Tenderloin and Assemblyman Matt Haney are hosting an open, free, and joyous celebration for the holiday season at Thrive City (Chase Stadium), called Joy to the City. The event is family-centered and open to the Bay Area community! We want to create a holiday event that fosters togetherness and strengthens the bonds within our community.
The event offers a wide array of festivities including a toy giveaway, photo booth w/ Santa, the Glide Ensemble, performances, DJs, kids play area, senior chill area, food trucks, vendors, ice skating rink, cocoa giveaway, and family portraits. We are creating a diverse holiday event that encompasses the holiday for all cultures.
Sunday, December 31st Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. RSVP for this free event here. (Additional tour dates: Nov 26th, Jan 14th and Jan 28th)
Sunday, December 31st from 1-3pm in the Sanctuary we will be hosting a Crochet Jam with Ramekon O’Arwisters. Crochet Jam is a hands on community art project that involves creating a community art piece through the crochet of large pieces of fabric and engages the public to think differently about the role of art within community and the power of art within society. It will take place in Freedom Hall from 1pm to 3pm and if you desire more information please reach out to Freddy Martin our Congregational Life and Community Engagement Manager at fmartin@glide.org
Sunday, January 7th is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs of Glide Memorial Church. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday, January 7th Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, January 14th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 28th)
Monday, January 15th March with Glide Memorial Church at the annual Martin Luther King Jr Parade. Each year we march in celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The march begins at the San Francisco Cal Train Station at 700 4th St and ends at Yuerba Buena Gardens. Check out our Glide Church MLK Celebration Living Exhibit here. To learn more about how you can get involved, please reach out to Freddy Martin our Congregational Life and Community Engagement Manager at fmartin@glide.org or click here.
Sunday, January 28th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 14th)
Sunday, February 4th is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs of Glide Memorial Church. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday, February 4th Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, February 11th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. RSVP for this free event here. (Additional tour dates: Nov 26th, Jan 14th and Jan 28th)
Sunday, February 25th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 28th)
Sunday, March 3rd is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs of Glide Memorial Church. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday, March 3rd Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, March 10th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 14th)
Sunday, March 24th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. RSVP for this free event here. (Additional tour dates: Nov 26th, Jan 14th and Jan 28th)
Sunday, April 7th is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs of Glide Memorial Church. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday, April 7th Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, April 14th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 28th)14
Sunday, April 28th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 14th)
Sunday, May 5th is Communion Sunday Those who are interested should stop by Freedom Hall (downstairs) after the 9 and 11 am Celebrations. We provide a diversity of communion elements to meet the varying dietary needs of Glide Memorial Church. Communion is available on the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday, May 5th Pride Team Meeting, at 1 pm, at Lemonade Yerba Buena, 781 Mission Street. Come join the GLIDE Pride Team meeting . We will serve a free lunch, share stories, plan events and be in community. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, May 12th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. RSVP for this free event here. (Additional tour dates: Nov 26th, Jan 14th and Jan 28th)
Sunday, May 26th Tenderloin Walking Tour after the 11 am Celebration (departing about 12:30 pm). Come experience the Tenderloin community through this collaboration between Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tour from a local person’s perspective. We are providing a space to allow people to see the history, the people, and the neighborhood in a new and different light; This is where the love happens daily! This is the Church of the Tenderloin and the community is vibrant, full of life, and a safe haven for many of our residents. Take this opportunity to come see the love, arts, business, social programs, and support that exists in this diverse district. People successfully raise their children and family’s here. There is nothing like knowing for yourself and having a personal connection and experience with Glide Memorial Church and the Tenderloin Walking Tours! See the Tenderloin through our local eyes. (Additional tour dates: Dec 31st and Jan 28th)6
The Glide Ensemble sing, play, clap and sway, spreading the spirit of empowerment in an infectious message of diversity, acceptance and love. Choose a song that really speaks to you in a soulful way. Make a 3-5 minute video of yourself singing the song from start to finish. Send the video, via email, to the Glide Music Program.
Stop by the Church’s Fellowship Table, every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, located at GLIDE’S Tenderloin Community Resource Hub on Ellis Street. The Fellowship Table is part of the Church’s “Ministry of Presence” and community organizing, and is a public space for compassionate care, respite, prayer, and community connections.
We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks at the church. Our greatest needs during Sunday Celebrations include, help with the Glide Store, ushering and AV help. Volunteers are also needed to help with our congregational life groups and serving with the many programs caring for the homeless and hungry at the Glide Foundation. If you are interested and able, please reach out to churchoffice@glide.org to learn more or let us know that you are interested.
Ready to bring your gifts and skills to a spirituality, mission, vision and values-driven organization? Join our Glide Memorial Church team and work towards bringing more love and hope and healing into the Tenderloin and into the world.
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