Congregational Breakfast September 21 at 9am
Bob Schimpf served up another delicious breakfast on September 21, unfazed by two broken ribs that couldn’t keep him from this ongoing ministry. 15 members and friends of Emmanuel, including […]
Past events
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What IS Michaelmas (and why make a “Dragon Pie”)?
September 29 is Michaelmas, more formally called “the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels.” This year, Michaelmas falls on a Sunday and — since any Sunday the 29th will […]
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Stephen Ministers enter Emmanuel’s renewed Stephen Ministry
On September 8, three newly-graduated Stephen Ministers and one long-serving minister were commissioned to serve in our congregation and the surrounding communities. Stephen Ministers provide free confidential distinctively-Christian care to […]
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Tea With The Pastor on September 11
Tea with the Pastor is a valuable opportunity to share priorities and concerns with Pastor Laura and others from our fellowship. “Tea” is a euphemism: coffee drinkers are welcome too, […]
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Friendships Renewed on Reunion Sunday
Emmanuel Community Church celebrated “Reunion Sunday” this September 8, welcoming back those of our fellowship who have been away for the summer. Along with those returnees, we were delighted to […]
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Venerable Beads!
On August 9, eight people from Emmanuel’s fellowship and the neighbourhood gathered to learn about the history and practice of using and making prayer beads. From the ancient Desert-Fathers and […]
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Congregational & Community Breakfast
Saturday 24 August started early — at 9am — for people looking forward to breakfasting on the results of Peter Dittman’s expert cooking. But for Bob Schimpf, who personally provides […]
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Tea with the Pastor
On August 21 Pastor Laura invited anyone and everyone to afternoon tea in the church foyer. Fifteen people attended the event, which provided an opportunity for group sharing about what […]
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Praying the Office of the Hours — Friday 23 August 6pm-7:30
Praying the Office of the Hours is the third, and last, in our series “Who Taught You to Pray: Contemplative Strategies for Enriching Your Prayer Life.” Prayer is a skill […]
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Who Taught You How to Pray?
For people who belonged to the church from the day of their baptism as an infant, it may seem that they have always known how to pray. Perhaps they learned […]