Announcements

September 14, 2025

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All Church lunch - September 14

Join us after the service for our first monthly All Church Lunch of the school year. We’ll provide lunch for free. Stick around and meet someone new.

Friday Morning Women’s Group resumes - September 19

Join us Fridays from 9:30–11:30am in Hamilton Heights for a time of friendship, Bible study, and prayer. This fall, we’ll be studying a book of the Bible (details coming soon). Register here to receive the location and updates. Free childcare is available for registered attendees. Come regularly or as you’re able—and feel free to invite a friend! Questions? Email Melissa at melissa@emmanuelnyc.org.

Newcomers Lunch - September 21

If you’ve started attending Emmanuel in the last several months, or have been around a bit longer and wish to learn more about the church and how to connect, we invite you to a free lunch after the service.  If you’re planning to attend, please let us know: RSVP

Reformed Theology with Scott - September 23

Each year we invite the people of our church to join nominees for elder and Mercy Team as they go through theological training (5 meetings in the fall, including dinner).  The recommended summer reading is the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF).  It's not too late to join the class. The first class will be Tues, Sept 23, 7pm, at the church office.  Email office@emmanuelnyc.org for syllabus and to be added to visitor list.  All are welcome.

Safe Families Info Session - September 27

Safe Families helps build resilient families by supporting parents, and is one of the organizations the church supports through the Mercy Team. They are holding an information session on Sat, 9/27 in downtown. If you are interested, you can register here.

Relating: A Monthly Class - September 28

Once a month, after church, Scott will lead a class called “Relating”.  Rapid changes in society (technology, values, post-Covid effects, etc.) are leaving many feeling lonely and disconnected.  It can seem we are losing the basic skills to be able to relate in healthy and meaningful ways.  These classes, which will include teaching and discussion, are a time to process some of these themes together (how to have a hard conversation, how Christian virtues like kindness or patience can help us, etc.).  The first class will be on Sunday 9/28 at 12:30pm, on the topic: Making Space For Relationships.  All are welcome.

Morning of Prayer - October 4

Twice a year our church gathers for an extended time of prayer together. We guide you through times of singing, silent prayer, meditation on scripture and intercession. Join us the morning of Sat, 10/4, 9:30am-12:30pm. Please register so we can prepare materials, childcare, and an optional lunch afterwards. Deadline to register is Sat, 9/27.

Bowery Women’s Dinner - October 4

Sign up to serve a meal at the Bowery Women's Center.  On the first Saturday of each month, we are looking for one person to plan the meal (for 15-20 people), and a few others to join in preparing the food. You'll arrive around 3:30 to begin preparing, and dinner is served at 6pm. EPC reimburses the costs of the meal. Consider if you (and your HFG / friends) would come serve one month!  Learn more about this opportunity.

Share Your Story for EPC’s 25th Anniversary!

As we celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness at Emmanuel, we’re inviting current and former EPC-ers to share a short video reflection about their experience with the church. Your story may be included in a special video montage for our anniversary weekend (Oct 25–26)! View Video Guidelines. Please email  tim@emmanuelnyc.org  or office@emmanuelnyc.org for the upload link.

Ghana School Fund Raising Effort - Matching Grant

We partner with the Amanfrom CLoK Academy in Ghana.  The next major project for them is to buy a school bus, which can be as much as $40k.  The session of Emmanuel has created a $12.5k matching grant for all money given by Emmanuel people to help make this happen.  Our goal is to provide $25k of the funding, which will be enough for them to take the next step and buy the bus.  You can give here.

Gospel Clarity - Single Release

Members of our creative community have been writing songs for our congregation to sing together in worship. We’ve begun recording these songs, and the first single, “Gospel Clarity" is now available on most streaming platforms. (Spotify, Apple) Feel free to take a listen and pass it along!

25th anniversary celebration - October 25 & 26

We’ll be celebrating our 25th anniversary the weekend of October 25-26. Updated information about the weekend will be available on our 25th Anniversary page. If you plan to be with us that weekend, please visit the page to RSVP.

Connect Card

If you are new to Emmanuel or have been with us for a time and would like to give us your contact info or meet with a pastor, fill out our digital Connect Card.