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Emmanuel Episcopal Church is uniquely embodied in the embrace of scripture, tradition and reason. We seek to encourage Christian formation and fellowship, to involve more people in ministries, to share our gifts and blessings with others, and to be a welcoming place for worship and celebration. . Please join us for worship on Sunday at 8am and at 10am.
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES are welcome in our worship services here at Emmanuel. If you wish, childcare is offered for infants and young children from 9:45am until the 10:00am service is over. The nursery is located in the South Building (across the hallway from the main church).
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL, For those children who are too young to participate in the entire 10:00 AM liturgy, Emmanuel offers a children’s chapel during the first half hour of that liturgy service. Children hear the gospel in terms accessible to them. They then process into the church to join their families at the time that parishioners exchange the peace with each other.
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Emmanuel's 135th Anniversary Celebration: November 15, 2009
On Sunday, November 15, please join us for a festive worship service at 9:30am celebrating our 135th anniversary as a parish. We will welcome many of our former clergy as they have accepted an invitation to be with us and take part in the service. During the service, you will be invited to come forward at the offering and bring your pledge cards for 2010 as part of "Commitment Sunday."
Following the service, join us in Deadman Hall for a celebration luncheon of sandwiches, salads and dessert. The memorial hall will have been decorated with photos and other colorful memorabilia depicting our history. A $5.00 donation is suggested for each person attending the lunch to help us cover the costs of the food. Please RSVP to the parish office by Tuesday afternoon, November 10, so we will know better how to plan for this wonderful occasion.
We'll have the opportunity to hear from several parishioners about their experiences at Emmanuel, take group photos of this special event, sign the back of our "memory quilt" and place orders for our memorial cookbook.
The 2009 Sudan benefit weekend was a great success by any measure – over 200 people for worship on Friday evening, about 170 runners/walkers on Saturday morning, many volunteers of all ages helping out, great neighborhood support and over $6000 raised to send to the Diocese of Renk for the medical clinic in Melut. Well done! We have a few extra T-shirts for sale - $10 each, L/XL only – if you would like to add one of these to your collection.
For 5K Run/ Walk Results Click Here
Christian Education Sunday School Sunday School Sunday School classes meet at the regular time this weekend - 9:00am until 9:45pm - for children aged 3 through fifth grade. Our youngest members use the Godly Play "desert" materials to explore the "Exodus" story. Our Primary and Intermediate classes continue their work with "Living the Good News" materials as they explore the "Joy of Generosity."
There will be NO Sunday School on November 15 because of the earlier worship service time.
Youth News
Youth Confirmation Classes meet again on October 18 at 5:00pm, gathering in the downstairs area adjacent to the “Swamp” (a.k.a. the “Tea Room”). We are using a two-year preparatory program – Confirm not Conform which invites our youth to claim their faith in their own voices after study of and engagement with scripture, tradition, church history and mission work.
The Youth Group meets Sunday afternoon, November 8, for a "movie night" (from 1:30pm until 4:00pm) to view and discuss "Bruce Almighty." The group travels to Chicago on Tuesday evening, November 17, to assist with St. Chrysostom's "Neighbors in Need" dinner program.
TREBLE CHOIR STARTS TO SING AGAIN!
Our youth choir, the “Treble Choir” begins rehearsals. Children in grades 3-8 are encouraged to be a part of this group where they learn the basics about music, the finer points of singing as a choral group and how it all fits into our worship experience. Days and times for practices will be announced. Contact our Choir Director or the church office for more information.
Parish Life Wednesday evening Bible Study continues at 7:00pm. Contact the church for the location of the next meeting. This popular group gathers from 7pm until 8:30pm each week. The group is studying this year’s Gospel – St. Mark. Former and new members are very welcome!
Wednesday morning Bible study for the women of the church continues with our study of the Acts of the Apostles – picking up this week at Chapter 16 and traveling with Paul on his missionary journeys to the Gentiles. Join us at 10:30am in Conference Room next to Beaudway Hall. No advance preparation is required. Just bring your Bible!
Youth Confirmation Classes meet again in November 5:00pm, gathering in the downstairs area adjacent to the “Swamp” (a.k.a. the “Tea Room”). We are using a two-year preparatory program – Confirm not Conform which invites our youth to claim their faith in their own voices after study of and engagement with scripture, tradition, church history and mission work.
The Ivey Leaves Gardening Guild will sponsor two more “yard days” on Saturday, November 14 – from 10:00am until 3:00pm. We’ll plan to finish any pruning that needs to be done plus plant bulbs for next spring in November.
Worship News
Worship and Music There will be NO worship service at 5pm this Sunday evening. We need to do some more planning to work around the many fall schedule conflicts. This evening service is on hold until after the first of the year.
Don't forget our 135th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 15 - one worship service at 9:30am, when many of our former clergy will join us, and then a celebration lunch in Deadman Hall immediately following the service.
Thanksgiving Eve Service Please join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:30pm as we celebrate our annual joint Thanksgiving service with All Saints' Episcopal Church in Western Springs (at All Saints' this year). The Very Rev. Brian Couvillion will be the Celebrant and Rev. Terri will be the preacher.
Local Outreach The Caring Place 4 Kidz opened its doors for students on Wednesday, October 14th. They now have 23 children enrolled from Grades 1-8 with a waiting list of more who need help with homework. Tutors are needed from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays; 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Tutors must be 16 years of age -- or older!! Please contact the church office at 708-352-1275 or for details and/or an application form
The La Grange Village Hall has “Go Green” bags for purchase for $3 with all kinds of coupons enclosed. Stop by and pick one up.
BEDS Plus, Inc. Emmanuel is proud to be a host for the BEDS program each Wednesday, one of a group of churches who have banded together to help our homeless neighbors. A lunch and day program is offered each week. Volunteers for the program – here and at other churches – are always needed as well as specific supplies. Email tracy@bedsonline.org for more information.
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