Emmanuel offers many opportunities for every member to participate in Christian education and formation. From September through mid-June Sunday Classes are held weekly for children, youth and adults. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers on Sundays for the 10:15 service.

Children’s Sunday School

Children’s Chapel

We offer Children’s Chapel during the 10:15 AM family service for children ages 3 to grade 3 during the school year. Children start in church with their families. Understandably, this can increase the joyful noise in church for the brief time this young group is with us. But scripture tells us Jesus loved the little children to come to him, and it doesn’t say they were always perfectly quiet.

After the Gospel and just prior to the sermon, children gather at the front of the church to receive a blessing before they leave for the Long Memorial Chapel for Children's Chapel. Children return to the service or to a Children's Play Class at the Peace.

For Chapel we use the Godly Play curriculum, a sensory motor type of story telling which helps children not only learn about God but also experience him. Chapel is a special place where children come to be with God, talk to God, listen to God and hear the stories of God.  Our goal is to help children move forward on their spiritual journeys in an atmosphere of awe, reverence and love.

For further information, contact Cindy Bell, 723-0430.

Adult Sunday Forum 

9:00 am - 9:45 am. Sunday

An Adult Forum, led by the Rector, this class meets each Sunday except the first Sunday of month. The goal of this informal discussion group is to "grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18). There is an interactive, topical presentation is followed by discussion on a wide range of Christian education subjects. Resources are often drawn videos, literature, Scripture, and guests speakers. For Fall 2006 the topic is "Dreams - A way for God to communicate?"

For further information, contact the Rector.

Bible Workbench

9:00 am - 9:45 am. Sunday

Bible study based on the Bible Workbench curriculum by the Education Center, this class meets each Sunday except the first Sunday of the month. A discussion group led by a facilitator, this group studies one of the lectionary lessons in depth using these materials and how it applies to the our lives and the world today.

For further information, contact: Boyd Duncan, 850-1520.

Wednesday Lenten Series

Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Wednesdays offer an opportunity to set aside time for intentional worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Our observation of Lent begins with Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, followed by Lenten Cover Dish Suppers each Wednesday, and culminating with Holy Week activities.

The Lenten Series is a forum and discussion on topics of mission, and matters of faith featuring speakers and video resourses. It is followed by a service of prayer and Eucharist.

6:00pm – Cover Dish Supper
7:00pm – 8:00pm Lenten Education Series
8:00pm – Holy Eucharist

For further information, contact: Father Pringle 723-8144