Announcements

April 5, 2026

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Easter Egg Hunt - April 5

Immediately after the service, kids up to 6th grade are invited to participate in an Egg Hunt.  Eggs will be filled with candy/treats that are nut free.  If possible, please bring a basket for your child.  We will have bags on hand for anyone who does not have one.

Caring for Families In Crisis - April 12

The Mercy Team is inviting you to lunch in room 307 with special guest Alex Tindal Wiesendanger.  Alex is the Director of Safe Families for Children in New York City, one of our ministry partners.  They have recently received an increase in requests for help from families in our neighborhood, so we are hoping to find some new volunteers.  Alex will share some of the dynamics that put children at risk and present ways Christians can think about caring for families in need, so even if you don't think you will serve with Safe Families this can be very informative.  Please RSVP for lunch, especially if you have dietary restrictions. All are welcome, regardless.

Relating: A Monthly Class - April 26

Once a month, after church, Scott will leads a class on “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 include teaching and 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.).  All are welcome.

Bowery Women’s Dinner - May 2

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. 

Congregational Meeting - May 3

12:30-2:00pm We have 2 congregational meetings each year. Please join us after the service to hear reports and ask questions or raise suggestions. Lunch and child care will be provided. Members, please make every effort to attend. All are welcome!

Literacy Program Volunteer Orientation Video Now Available

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. 

If you've been curious about this but would like to know more, view an orientation video HERE. Links, including sign up sheet, provided in the video description. Contact jane@emmanuelnyc.org with questions.

Download 2025 Giving Statement

If you have not yet downloaded your Emmanuel 2025 Giving Statement, you may still do so by signing into the Church Center app.  If you login and see no giving, you have logged in with an email or phone number not linked to your account.  Try logging in with a different email.  For any other questions on your giving, please contact the office.

Singing with Emmanuel by Charlie Drew

Charlie Drew, founding pastor of Emmanuel, has a new book out: Singing with Emmanuel: How to Meet Jesus in the Psalms. You can find it on Amazon.

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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.