Announcements
September 13, 2026
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All Church LUnch - September 13
The first all church lunch of the new academic year is this Sunday, 9/13, right after the service in the James Chapel. Lunch is free. Join us and meet someone new!
Friday Morning Women's Group Resumes - September 18
All women are invited to join us for our Friday Morning Women's Group bible study and prayer time. Our first meeting will be Friday, Sept 18. You may join at any time, but please do fill out this registration form in advance to ensure that you receive the email with location details. We meet Fridays at Melissa's home in Hamilton Heights from 9:30-11:30. Childcare is available for children over 6 months old who are registered in advance. We hope you can join us!
Students Lunch - September 20
If you're a student (undergrad, graduate, post-grad, etc), please join us for a FREE lunch after the service on September 20. Come for good food, meet Scott and Tim (and other EPC members), and enjoy each other's company. If you’re planning to come, please let us know: RSVP Last minute attendees welcome!
Day of Prayer - September 26
Please register for childcare by Friday, 9/18, end of day.
Twice a year our church gathers for an extended time of prayer. In an effort to Behold the Glory of God, the fall gathering will be a "day" of prayer. Prayer is a crucial part of the Christian life, and most of us aren't good at it. We will organize the time and will lead you through it, so if you are new to corporate prayer we will help you. We will sing, have times of quiet personal prayer, scripture readings, reflection exercises, etc.
We are thinking of the day in 3 sections: morning, lunch, afternoon (9:30am - 4:00pm). You are welcome to join for as much or as little as your day allows. RSVP if you will have lunch or need child care. Last minute attendees welcome. Location: James Chapel
Calling All Classical Musicians - September 27
Professional musicians, music majors, and dedicated music lovers are invited to come together to connect, network, and support one another. Join us on Sunday, 9/27 at 9:00am in Room 207 to meet other musicians at EPC and share our love of music. Light refreshments will be available. RSVP to Sohyun: ahn@emmanuelnyc.org
Newcomers Lunch - September 27
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 Last minute decisions to attend are welcome!
Bowery Women’s Dinner - October 3
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.
EPC Concert Series: 2026-2027 Season
Join us for a season of outstanding music, with performances spanning opera, organ, and voice. All concerts are at 1:30pm in the James Chapel. We hope you’ll join us for a wonderful season of music and community!
11/1 - Prelude Opera: The Brementown Musicians
1/31 - Chelsea Chen Organ
5/16 - Amy Jay Concert
The Brementown Musicians on November 1 is an opera that is designed for children but enjoyable for all ages! It presents an old fairy tale with new music to engage children in storytelling through music and theater.
Visit a Home Fellowship Group (HFG)
Home Fellowship Groups are one of the main ways we do community life together. Consider visiting one of our HFGs. Visit our Home Groups page to learn more. Contact Tim at tim@emmanuelnyc.org to be connected with a group.
Spring Retreat 2027 Save the Date! April 16-18
Next year's Spring Retreat will be Friday, April 16 - Sunday, April 18. Save the date!
Literacy Program Volunteer Orientation Video Now Available
Emmanuel partners to help young children with basic literacy skills at the Grant Houses (123-125 streets). View an orientation video HERE with supporting links in video description, to learn more about volunteering. The program is on break for the summer and resume in the fall. 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.