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Glide Memorial Church Congregational Life Groups empower individuals and communities to share ideas and turn the Church’s message of love into positive action in the world.
Congregational Life Groups are open to all who wish to attend.
The Glide Memorial Church Board helps with leadership, financial oversite and the governing policies of the congregation. You can learn more about the board here.
Meditation: Zenkei Sangha is a collection of individuals forming a Sangha, which is a group of people who meet together, like a congregation but smaller with the intention of learning about dharma. the teaching of the Buddha; basically the knowledge, and acting it out in a way which improves the lives of the unhoused, those addicted to substances, or those who are not otherwise recognized in a society in which they don’t feel comfortable. The Sangha offers weekly public meditations at Glide Memorial Church on Mondays at 6pm, (also Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on zoom), Harm Reduction Meditation, hospice support, and memorials for residents of Single Room Occupancies (SROs).
We specialize in Harm Reduction meditation. To participate, sign up on the form above. Learn more here.
The Glide Pride Team is a community group at Glide Church. Our mission is to educate the world on social justice, unconditional love and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. We take pride in leading Glide’s efforts in promoting equal justice for LGBTQ-related causes, supporting community organizations in the greater San Francisco area and other Glide community groups. Learn more here.
Glide’s Racial Justice Group educates and seeks liberation for the oppressed and marginalized, with emphasis on BIPOC, in order to realize the beloved community we are called to be.
Ushers at Glide Memorial Church act as ambassadors of Glide’s love and unconditional acceptance at Sunday Celebrations. Learn more here.
Bible Study
Led by Minister Marvin K. White
Reflections on life, faith, community and justice from the scripture.
Monday evening 6:00–7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Meditation
With Benn and Mira
A free and open meditation circle to reduce harm to oneself and the community
Monday evening 6:00-7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Racial Justice Group
Led by Paula Farmer
Glide’s Racial Justice Group educates and seeks liberation for the oppressed and marginalized, with emphasis on BIPOC, in order to realize the beloved community we are called to be.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:00 pm
Monday evening 6:00–7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Glide Yoga
Led by Glide Church Yoga Team
This group is on hiatus. Free yoga classes where people from all walks of life can practice yoga and enjoy the full benefits of body, mind and spirit. All levels of experience welcome and encouraged to attend!
Tuesday evening 6:00–7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page. We will let you know when this group begins meeting again.
Prayer Circle
Led by Minister Marvin, Pam Ward and Laurel Heicher
Join us for Prayer Circle with a live reading of the congregation’s prayers from the week.
Wednesday evening 6:00–7:00 pm
Please submit a prayer request so we can support you in love, in grief, in hope.
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page. We will let you know when this group begins meeting again.
Speak Out
Led by Bisi Obateru
This group is currently on hiatus. The most marginalized in our society are rarely invited to share their voices. Speak Out is a community open mic that gives folks who are often ignored and overlooked a chance to express themselves through story, song, poetry, music, or whatever medium moves them.
Thursday evening 6:00–7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page. We will let you know when this group begins meeting again.
White Antiracist Group (WAG)
Led by Pam Noli
To engage, sustain, deepen and practice our inner work, learning, conversations, and actions around whiteness that can enable us to act as effective allies, personally, locally and at systemic levels to dismantle racism.
Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of each month 5:30–7:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Glide Yoga
Led by Glide Church Yoga Team
Glide Yoga is on a temporary hiatus. This respite will make space for restructuring the program, finding new administrators, procuring a new in-person practice space, and more!
It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve our community. Going forward we envision a new and refreshed Glide Yoga program, continuing to expand on our mission of providing accessible yoga to everyone.
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page. We will let you know when this group begins meeting again.
Glide Reads
Glide Reads is an affinity space for an amazing group of diverse people to come together around literary arts.
Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Keeping It Real
Led by Pamela Ward and William Pious
Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm
Keeping it Real is a congregational life support program open to everyone. This support group is devoted to exploring recovery from substance abuse, domestic violence and other dysfunctional behaviors – anything keeping you from experiencing the full power of your authentic spiritual self.
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page.
Glide Pride Team
Led by Glide Church Pride Team
The Glide Pride Team is a community group at Glide Church. Our mission is to educate the world on social justice, unconditional love and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. We take pride in leading Glide’s efforts in promoting equal justice for LGBTQ-related causes, supporting community organizations in the greater San Francisco area and other Glide community groups.
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregational Life interest form at the top and bottom of this page. You can also learn more about upcoming events here.
Different Together
Led by Winnie and Chris
Meets Monthly
The Different Together project—previously known as Bridging the Divide—hosts conversations between people who otherwise might not communicate with each other. We seek to end divisions by offering a space for meaningful conversations, the kind that connect us regardless of politics, religion, race or social class.
If you are interested please let us know by submitting the Congregation Life interest form below. You can also learn more about this group here.