Announcements

November 9, 2025

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Membership Class: Part 2 - November 9

Part 2 of our Membership Class is today, 12:30pm, Room 307. Lunch will be served. Meet Scott at the front of the sanctuary to walk up to room 307 together. View the reading packet here.

Join the EPC Choir

In preparation for our Lessons and Carols service (12/14), we invite you to participate in the EPC Choir. Everyone is welcome! Rehearsals will take place on Sunday mornings November 23rd, December 7th and 14th. For more information, please email our Classical Music Coordinator, Sohyun Ahn.

Relating: A Monthly Class - November 16

The third class in the "Relating" series will be after church on 11/16, 12:30-1:45pm.  The topic for the next class is "speaking truthfully."  Jesus teaches clearly that his followers should speak the truth plainly.  This is crucial for healthy relationships.  Why is it so hard?  Sometimes we invoke that we are "just being truthful" when what we mean is "I'm saying the harsh things I should probably restrain or filter but I'm dumping this on you."  Sometimes we don't realize that we are not obligated to tell everyone everything we are thinking.  Without the confidence we can speak truthfully without speaking comprehensively, or that it is an option to straightforwardly disclose that we do not want to share, we may lie, spin things, share too much, or simply bear unhealthy anxiety as we try to manage a very hard moment we don't know how to navigate.  Christian growth requires setting aside deception.  Progress in truthfulness will also advance our ability to connect more meaningfully with other people.

Theology with Scott - November 18

Class 3 of Theology with Scott (aka Leadership Training) will be Tuesday, Nov 18, at the church office. Dinner will begin at 7pm, followed by the class. 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). Email office@emmanuelnyc.org for syllabus and to be added to visitor list.  All are welcome.

Bowery Women’s Dinner - December 6

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.

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. 

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.

Literacy Program for Local Kids

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.

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.