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 […]
News and Events
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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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A Good and Faithful Servant
The recent past been a challenge for many Calgarians. Even before COVID, the energy industry’s massive layoffs of 2014, 2015 and 2016 disrupted families and communities; stealing both financial security […]
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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 […]
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Serving God’s People Outside of Our Church
Community cookie-bake; August 6 from 1:30 to 4pm (subject to change). One initiative that the Fellowship team have been focusing on this year, is making connections with the local community […]
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