Announcements

February 1, 2026

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Sermon Q&A

We’ve created a new way to continue the conversation beyond Sunday. If you have a question about today’s sermon, we invite you to submit it through our Sermon Q&A form. We’ll respond to selected questions in our mid-week or Saturday email.

Download 2025 Giving Statement by Feb 13

Giving statements were sent electronically on Thursday, 1/29.  Please check your junk mail or alternate email addresses if you were expecting a statement but didn’t receive one. Subject: Download Emmanuel 2025 Giving Statement, from Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.  System generated download links (at the bottom of the email) expire 2 weeks from sent date (2/13) so please download your statement right away.  For any other questions on your giving, please contact the office.

All Church Lunch - February 1

Join us after the service for an all church lunch on us. James Chapel, directly after the service.

Morning of Prayer - February 7

Registration deadline for childcare: Feb 1
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.  9:30am - 12:30pm, Interchurch Center (61 Claremont Ave), Sockman Lounge.  Please register by Feb 1 to help us prepare for food and childcare.  All are welcome regardless of registration. 

Bowery Women’s Dinner - February 7

Sign ups are available to serve a meal at the Bowery Women's Center in the new year. On the first Saturday of each month, we organize and serve a meal for 30 people. Consider if you (and your HFG / friends) would come serve one month!  Learn more about this opportunity. 

Monthly Class: Relating - February 8

Registration deadline for lunch: Monday, Feb 2
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.  If you know you’ll be attending, please RSVP for lunch by Mon, Feb 2, to help us plan.  Registering guarantees there will be food for you.  All are welcome, whether you register or not.

Spring Retreat: Registration Open through Feb 24

Our annual spring retreat will be Fri, March 20 - Sun, March 22 at our usual location, Tuscarora Inn. Topic: Doing Evangelism and Not Being Weird, led by Tim Craig. Details about the weekend and registration process, including prices and room descriptions, are now available on our retreat page.

Emmanuel subsidizes the cost of the retreat.  This year we have increased the subsidy to reduce the cost even further. This is an important event in the life of the church so we want to be sure everyone who is part of our church comes.  While there are multiple benefits of coming on the retreat, we think it is particularly strategic for deepening relationships within the church so we see this as an investment in our community.  If you are part of our church, or hope to be part of our church, join us!

Room on Our Pew Survey

Everyone in our church who has not yet completed the survey from our recent congregational meeting is invited to take THIS brief, anonymous survey (under 5 minutes) to help us better understand how we welcome and support families impacted by disability. Please submit responses by February 15. Learn more about ROOP here and here.

send us your 25th Anniversary weekend pictures

We’re building a digital archive of our 25th Anniversary and would love to include your pictures. Please use THIS form to upload any photos you’d like to share. Thank you for helping us preserve these memories! 

EPC Worship Album now live!

Members of our creative community have been writing songs for our congregation to sing together in worship. The album is now live and you can access it HERE. 

Literacy Program On Break

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 for dates in the spring semester will be available in the new year. Contact jane@emmanuelnyc.org with questions.

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.