Emmanuel Congregational Church, UCC

Emmanuel Congregational Church, UCC

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Co-Pastors:
Rev. Ron Farr
Rev. Patty Farr
(315) 782-2650

Office Administrator:
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jennifer Whitney
(315) 782-2650

Music Director:
Irene Stackel

Organist:
Phillip Lai

Sunday Worship
Schedule

9:00 AM

Prayer & Meditation Service in the Sanctuary

9:30 AM

Sunday School
Adult Bible Study
Choir Rehearsal

10:45 AM

Worship Service
in the Sanctuary

12:15 PM

Coffee Hour & Refreshment Time
in Anderson Hall

Community Forum

Online Discussions

Group of People

Prayer Center

We Thank God!

Little Girl Praying

Sunday Morning Childcare

Our childcare team, Debbie Kehoe and Liz May, will provide excellent childcare for your infants and children on Sundays. You can drop off your children of all ages starting at 9:00 a.m. in order to attend our Meditation Service in the sanctuary or at 9:30 a.m. for Adult Bible Study with Rev. Patty in Anderson Hall. The nursery is open until 12:30 p.m.

“No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.”

We are a lively, open-hearted, Open and Affirming, multi-cultural, multi-racial congregation of the United Church of Christ. Our mission is to share the unconditional love of Christ for every person.

We feel called by God to honor the diversity of our church family in which all members are valued, supported, and challenged to deepen their relationship with God as disciples of Christ. We are male and female, young and old, married, single, straight, gay, civilian and military, all working together to grow in Christ and continue the work He began some 2000 years ago.

All of us bring our own unique histories, purposes, and gifts to share, expressing our faith in daily life and ministries to the world. As a congregation with varied political and theological views, we’ve grown strong by humbly listening to and learning from each other, hearing God’s voice through each person.

Our worship services are alive with praise, celebration, and meditative moments, weaving together creative sermons, dramas, clown skits, children’s messages, praise band, and classical and contemporary choral music. We place a high priority on the spiritual growth and education of our children, youth and adults through our Sunday school, small groups, Bible Studies, and retreats.

We are Emmanuel Congregational Church, UCC, and we look forward to welcoming you as part of our family in Christ Jesus!

Click these links to view / print the Sunday Worship Bulletin, Calendar, Newsletter, and copies of previous Sunday Sermons.

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010

9:00 a.m. Prayer and Meditation

9:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

9:30 a.m. Childcare for All Ages in Nursery

9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Begins

10:45 a.m. Children's Church Pre K-3

12:15 p.m. Coffee / Fellowship Time

Upcoming Events:

Sun, 2/7 at 10:45 a.m. – Communion/Healing Service
Sun, 2/7 at 12:15 p.m. – Sunday School & Christian Ed Meeting in the Fellowship Room
Mon, 2/8 – Office Closed
Tues, 2/9 at 7:00 p.m. – Universal Board
Wed, 2/10 at 7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, 2/11 at 6:30 a.m. – Workplace Christianity Breakfast Group
Thurs, 2/11 at 7:00 p.m. – “Hearing God’s Call” – Session Two
Sat, 2/13 at 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Parents’ Night Out
Sun, 2/14 at 10:45 a.m. – Baptism Sunday
Wed, 2/17 at 7:00 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service
Wed, 2/17 at 8:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
Thurs, 2/18 at 10:00 a.m. – Serendipity
Thurs, 2/18 at 7:00 p.m. – “Hearing God’s Call” – Session Three

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Remember to check our weekly Sunday Worship Bulletin for detailed information on coming events both here at church and within our community.

Notes of Interest

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS A FEW GOOD PEOPLE … We are looking for a couple people to commit to being teacher assistants to help teachers with class preparation, craft projects, and special projects that happen throughout the year. Please call Peggy Plumley at 788-1640 if you are interested or have questions.

REQUEST FOR THE FOOD PANTRY! The Watertown Urban Mission is in special need of easy, nutritious lunches for kids. Peanut butter and jelly are always popular. Other favorites are spaghettio’s, tuna fish, ramen noodles, and soup. We are always in need of canned fruits and vegetables. Please bring your food items on Sunday mornings and place them in the basket near the sanctuary information table. No more plastic bags please. They can be recycled at any major grocery store. Thank you for your support!

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Is Looking For You! - If you are 18 years or older and enjoy children, please consider being a BIG. BIG’s commit to spending time with their LITTLE once a week for at least 6 months. It’s a great way to help a LOCAL child who needs a grown-up. Invest in our future, be a BIG. Please contact Toni Miller at 777-9208 or visit BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS at The Marcy Building, 167 Polk Street, Suite 300, Watertown, for more information. Valid drivers license required.

Altar Flowers - We welcome you to donate flowers for our altar in loving memory of or in honor of a loved one. Please submit check in the amount of $20 in the envelopes provided in each pew and on the information table. Make sure to specify whether you want them taken to a homebound church member or that you will pick them up. Thank you.

Is Someone in the Hospital? When you or a family member is hospitalized, it is extremely important that you have someone call the church office at 782-2650 to notify us. That way, Revs. Patty and Ron can arrange to see you during their weekly hospital rounds. Thank you.

Join Our Online Community Forum - Some of the benefits registered users enjoy are: 1) posting messages in public discussion forums, 2) leaving private messages (PMs) for other registered users, 3) viewing and adding attachments, 4) adding prayer requests, 5) creating an online profile and more. You will need to decide what username you wish to be known as when registering. Please use whatever makes you feel most comfortable such as your first name, initials, a pseudonym or a nickname. You will be prompted to create a password for future access. In order to verify your account, you must provide a valid email address.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“We seek to help people experience the unconditional love
of God and become enthusiastic disciples of Christ.”

To fulfill this mission, we will actively:

Help those within the church to nurture and deepen their faith.

Help those beyond the church to discover the good news of Jesus.

Build caring, prayerful Christian community in which diversity is respected and the unconditional love of Jesus is expressed to all.

Equip all members to discover their God-given gifts and carry out their unique ministries in home, school, workplace, and community.

Build a spiritual, biblical foundation in children, youth, and adults that will sustain them throughout their lives.

Care for the broken places and people of our world with the joy and compassion of Christ.