Announcements

October 19, 2025

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25th anniversary celebration next weekend! - October 25 & 26

We’ll be celebrating our 25th anniversary next weekend, October 25-26! View details of the planned festivities on our 25th Anniversary page. If you plan to attend Sunday with kids, please register your kids to help Children’s Ministry to prepare.

Literacy Program for Local Kids Has Resumed!

Emmanuel partners to help young children with basic literacy skills at the Grant Houses (123-125 streets). The program is on Saturdays from 10:45am-12:45pm. Volunteers arrive by 10am for setup. Curriculum and support provided. No experience with teaching is necessary. Sign up to indicate the dates you are available to serve. Contact jane@emmanuelnyc.org with questions.

Relating: A Monthly Class - October 19

For many years the topic of “boundaries” has been part of the self-help industry, with the assumption that understanding healthy boundaries will help you relate to others in ways that also results in better mental health.  In recent years there has been a subtle shift – the topic of boundaries seems to have gone in the direction of setting boundaries to gain control over others.  This has not helped us relate better, and may be one factor contributing to trends of loneliness and alienation.  One of the virtues of the New Testament is “self control,” which is different from controlling others.  We will discuss the topic of boundaries with the hopes of clarifying ways to increase healthy interactions so that we can have more meaningful relationships. 12:30pm, Room 307

Bowery Women’s Dinner - November 1

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.

2 Part Membership Class - Nov 2 & Nov 8

We think it is important to commit to a church. If you’re considering committing to Emmanuel we invite you to attend our 2 part fall membership class, Sun, Nov 2, 12:30-2:30pm and Sat, Nov 8, 9:30am-12:30pm.

If you’re not available for either of the classes, let us know via the registration form and we can talk about alternatives with you. Nov 2: Lunch and childcare provided. Nov 8: Refreshments served. Childcare available upon request via registration.

Join the EPC Praise Band

Our Praise Band is in need of more volunteers. If you enjoy singing and/or play an instrument, reach out to Jon at praiseband@emmanuelnyc.org.

Friday Morning Women’s Group

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.

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!

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.