Glide Memorial Church Congregational Life Groups

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.

The Fellowship Table is a space for prayer and listening. This ministry of presence is offered on the sidewalk in front of 330 Ellis every Tuesday from 11 am to about 2 pm.

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. View our Reparations Living Exhibit to learn more about our ongoing work on this issue.

Ushers at Glide Memorial Church act as ambassadors of Glide’s love and unconditional acceptance at Sunday Celebrations. Learn more here.

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

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.

Bible Study

Led by Minister Marvin K. White

Reflections on life, faith, community and justice from the scripture.

Tuesday evenings
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.

WEDNESDAY

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.

THURSDAY

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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.