Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will be hosting this celebratory event honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s a community event, free and open to the public. Donations to cover the rental of the space are welcome. Any donations beyond the cost of the rental will benefit two of our local nonprofits, […]
Come celebrate Christmas with us – Christmas Day Morning at 10 am
Festival of Lessons and Carols begins at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by cider and cookies in the Parish Hall.
A Candlelight Reflection and Contemplative Prayer Service will be offered in the Sanctuary from 5-6 p.m.
Come to the Parish Hall December 1st after the 10 am combined service for our annual Advent wreath making gathering. Bring your Advent wreath base if you have one. Greens will be available during coffee hour so you can create your very own Advent wreath. You will want to purchase 3 purple or blue candles, […]
Parish Thanksgiving Dinner, SUNDAY, November 24: A short service of thanksgiving will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sign up (in the church office) to bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish. Photos for the slide show of things we are thankful for can be sent to Berto via the parish office.
The entire island community is invited to walk the labyrinth anytime during All Soul’s Day. Come remember your loved ones with a meditative walk by the water.
In the evening from 6:30-7:30 pm, in the parish hall, there will be a candlelit space for quiet prayer and reflection. If you have lost a loved one or have been touched by death somehow and want another chance to remember in an intentional way, come and sit, coming and going as you like, in […]
This month’s book is Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Please read the book and join us for a stimulating discussion at 5:00PM in the library on Tuesday October 22.
Emmanuel Parish’s annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sunday, October 6th at approximately 11:15 am (following the 10 am worship service) on the outdoor labyrinth. A brief service will be held to honor our kinship with the creatures of the earth remembering St. Francis of Assisi, who inspired peace and love for all creatures. Bring your pets (4 footed, no footed, beaked, winged, clawed or finned) to the labyrinth where each will receive an individual blessing. All animals should come with a leash or cage for safety. If you can’t bring your pet, feel free to bring a picture to represent them. For more information please call the office, 376-2352.