Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. At Glide Sunday, January 14: Day of Service at GLIDE First Church Celebration: 9:00 AM Take Action: 10:00 to 1:00 -- Sign Letters, Petitions, Voter Registration and Education Second Church…

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at GLIDE Our GLIDE team, driven by dedication and compassion, undertook the cherished tradition of preparing meals for our community on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Over the course of both days, with…

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Dear GLIDE community, We hope you'll be able to join us this coming Sunday for a couple of very special events! First, we'll welcome our new President and CEO, Dr. Gina Fromer, to Sunday celebrations at 9 am and 11 am -- you can join us…

Dear Glide family, It’s my utmost pleasure to share that today, we are welcoming Dr. Gina Fromer to take the helm as our next CEO! Dr. Fromer is a sixth-generation San Franciscan who, earlier in her life as a young mother raising three…

Glide Family, "GLIDE is one of the most essential institutions in our city and there is no better investment than in the betterment of GLIDE," said Haney. It is with great joy that our GLIDE family warmly welcomed Matt Haney to thank him for his…

Not your Grandma's Gala! Join us August 18th at Terra Gallery. Snag your Legacy Gala Ticket now before prices go up! Fashionably late tickets go on sale August 1st. You don't want to miss out on the party of the summer! Each year the GLIDE…

Celebrating Juneteenth Celebrating Juneteenth renews our hope for change and our commitment to creating a more equitable society where everyone belongs and thrives. This Juneteenth, we recognize the impact of GLIDE’s Co-Founder Reverend…

Friend, Happy Pride Month from all of us at GLIDE! There's a lot going on this month; we're happy to be working to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and…

In this edition of Love & eNews, we celebrate the legacy of Janice Mirikitani and all the other AANHPI leaders who have shaped GLIDE. We invite you to a Virtual Justice Series event tomorrow to discuss anti-Asian sentiment in our communities. We…

A Note from Malcolm Walter: Support GLIDE's Cecil Williams Fund for the Hungry Here at GLIDE, we believe in food for all – no exceptions and no exclusions. Because nutrition is a necessity, not a luxury – and in the wealthiest society…

Women's History Month: Join us in creating a world that celebrates and invests in women (left to right) Janice Mirikitani, Barbara Lee, Joan Baez, Alice Walker, Bonnie Raitt, Delores Huerta During this Women’s History Month, we lift up and…

Dear Friend, I'm dropping you a note today to say thank you for your support of GLIDE – and to share with you some of the highlights from our recently-released 2021-'22 Impact Report (which I hope you’ll check out to see the impact…

Friend, During this Women’s History Month, we lift up and affirm the importance of gender justice in our work and celebrate the powerful impact of women leaders at GLIDE working to create a world where everyone thrives. We know that fighting…

Love & eNews from GLIDE - February 2023 In this edition of Love & eNews, we share the announcement that our beloved Co-Founder and Minister of Liberation of Glide Memorial Church Rev. Cecil Williams has stepped down from his duties at…

Dear GLIDE Community, GLIDE is launching three programs to bring hope and healing to Black and African American residents of San Francisco who have experienced intergenerational violence due to systemic racism. A new mini-grant program for youth,…

Glide Family, As GLIDE joins the nation in monthlong celebrations of Black culture and community, we are intentional in recognizing the organizing, the familial, creative, and spiritual work of black leadership that is leading the next generation…

In this edition of Love & eNews, GLIDE is celebrating a historic policy win for racial justice that will curtail racially biased traffic stops in San Francisco. We're also looking forward to a special concert this Sunday, in collaboration with…

Dear GLIDE Community, Please join us on Tuesday, January 10, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM PST for a Food Justice + Health Equity Roundtable Discussion in GLIDE's Sanctuary, 330 Ellis Street, or via Facebook Live. 1 in 5 Californians — about 8…

Dear Beloved GLIDE Community, As we march into the new year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2022. Despite the unprecedented challenges of the past year, we have persevered and continued to make a positive impact on the lives of those…

Friend, As we enter a third year of the pandemic and uncertain economic times, we can feel the reverberations of collective loss and fatigue in our community. The vibrancy of San Francisco continues to be challenged by stark racial and income…

????Dear Friends, As the holiday season approaches, people of diverse faiths and backgrounds come together to celebrate joy, hope, and love. Some gather with family and food to light Hanukkah candles. Those celebrating Kwanzaa celebrate the Black…

Dear Friends, Being the President & CEO of GLIDE for the past five years has been the honor of a lifetime. I am so proud to have built upon the legacy of Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani, guided by GLIDE’s values of…

Love & eNews December 2022 Dear Friends, In this edition of Love & eNews, GLIDE is announcing significant leadership changes, while embracing and celebrating community during the busy holiday season. After more than five years serving…

Have you read Saundra’s email yet, Friend? Our work with perpetrators of domestic violence through the Men In Progress program is nothing short of transformative. It’s due in no small part to people like Saundra, who brings lived…

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 6:00-7:30 pm Free Event - RSVP Now!?????? More than 300,000 Filipinos call San Francisco their home. But because of gentrification, redlining, and racism that can erase communities, a cultural heritage district was…

Glide - Give Now and Stop Domestic Violence Dear Friend, October officially marks Domestic Violence Awareness month, when folks across the country stand together and pledge to break the cycle of domestic violence in our communities.…

Dear Friends, In this edition of Love & eNews, GLIDE is getting into the celebratory spirit as we prepare for the annual Holiday Jam: Powered by Hope on November 17, benefitting GLIDE's life-changing programs. Get your tickets! This is a Jam…

Beloved Glide Community, As we close out Latinx Heritage Month, we express gratitude and reverence for the Latinx immigrants, workers, trailblazers and activists who have persevered to create an America where all of us belong. The month is…

In this edition of Love & eNews, GLIDE celebrates the 93rd birthday of our beloved and iconic Co-Founder Reverend Cecil Williams. It's hard to believe GLIDE is already in full holiday planning mode! Please save the date for the Nov. 17, 2022…

??Dear Friend, The Janice Mirikitani Family, Youth and Childcare Center (FYCC) was established in 1999 to address the challenges faced by the children of very low-income households. FYCC provides a holistic set of resources for home, school and…

This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets for the Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala on Friday, August 19!??? Don't miss this amazing night with the renowned GLIDE Ensemble, led by Musical Director Vernon Bush, the irresistible beats by DJ King Most,…

Dear Friends, In this Love & eNews, the GLIDE community is gearing up for the return of the in-person Legacy Gala in just one week on August 19. The gala is preceded by 'Women Leading Change,' a virtual panel happening tonight and featuring…

Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion and a woman’s liberty to make personal decisions about her health and body. This ruling is a devastating blow to the progress of…

At GLIDE, we sing, we dance, we laugh, and we celebrate together, with storytelling being vital for our recovery and empowerment. On Juneteenth, as families, especially Black families, come together, opportunities emerge to raise up stories of…

Dear Friends, In this June edition of Love & eNews, we are leaning into GLIDE's values of celebration and radical inclusion. Glide Memorial Church is dusting off shelves of glitter and rainbow flags for the first in-person Pride events since…

Dear Friend, I am excited to share some good news about GLIDE for the coming months! We have been making headway on our plans to deepen and expand GLIDE’s impact and provide sustainable solutions to the growing challenges facing San…

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I issued a call to help our most vulnerable neighbors and you delivered. With hunger and food insecurity at crisis levels and ongoing economic uncertainty from the pandemic, we knew GLIDE’s services would be in higher demand than ever…