Emmanuel Episcopal Church

The next Mobile Loaves and Fishes run will be May 19th.  There will be an opportunity to sign up to donate or volunteer online.
The MLF truck will be leaving from our church to feed and clothe the needy in the area.  There are three ways you can participate:

1. make a donation of one of the many necessities that gets loaded on the truck
2. come to church at 11am on this day to help us prep the food and load the truck
3. make a monetary donation to purchase what is necessary to fill the truck

If you’d like to be added to the online email distribution list, please contact Carlene Hervieux.  For general questions about how you can help, contact Carlene Hervieux or Dennis LaFreniere

update 5/8/2013 -  donations still needed for our next run, click the link above for details.

Welcome to the world, Adelaide Chara Shobe!

Congratulations to The Rev’s Casey and Melody!

Mother and daughter are doing well.

The Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry (NRIFP) is an emergency food pantry that provides non-perishable food items to families/individuals down on their luck. Whether out of work due to illness or injury; temporarily unemployed or experiencing a financial crisis of any kind, emergency food pantries can help. Should you know of someone in need of ‘a little extra help‘ with their groceries, contact NRIFP of Cumberland at 401-943-5673 to arrange for a private visit to the pantry.

Emmanuel’s Brown Bag Ministry enables  NRIFP to provide meaningful assistance in situations such as these, as well as for those requiring more long-term assistance. Please pick up a brown bag today at one of the Church entrances. A list of the pantry’s most needed items is included with each bag.

Thank you!

4/23/3013 Update - Our neighbors at the Northern RI Food Pantry have invited Emmanuel to join local schools and other organizations to join the Peanut Butter Brigade through the end of May.  Our church goal is to collect 100 jars! Consider picking up a jar this week. Let’s get to 100!!!

We gather every Sunday in church from 10:00 - 10:45 for Adult Formation (Adult Education). We explore many different topics including why we do what we do. This is an important time to learn about God and grow ever deeper in our faith.
We hope you’ll join us as we seek to grow in our knowledge and love of God.

Our new schedule has been posted …check our Adult Education page.

Emmanuel’s St. George’s Meal Site Day is this coming Sunday April 14th.

We are still looking for a few things. You can check the sign up sheet in the crossing area between the church hall and the parish hall. As always we are looking for 2lb meatloaves and homemade desserts.

Of course we welcome volunteers to come along to serve at the site. Contact Doug LaFreniere with questions or the office at 658-1506.

Our Church and Nursery School Office will be closed the first week of April. If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, please call the office and instructions for reaching us are on the voice mail. Office Phone:658-1506.

Holy Week at Emmanuel Church
Palm Sunday, March 24

• Holy Eucharist with the Blessing of Palms, 7:45, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
• Hear the story of our Lord’s Passion at all three services.

Maundy Thursday, March 28

• Holy Eucharist, 7 p.m.
• The Washing of Feet and the Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, March 29

• Stations of the Cross, noon
• Solemn Liturgy of the Day, 7 p.m.
• Reading of the Passion and Devotions at the Cross

Easter Eve, March 30

• The Great Vigil of Easter, 8 p.m.
• Kindling of the New Fire, Salvation Stories, Holy Baptism, and Holy Eucharist

The Sunday of the Resurrection, March 31

• Procession and Holy Eucharist, 7:45, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
• Ringing of the bells and joyous Easter music at all services.

Emmanuel Nursery School will be an hosting Open House on Saturday, March 23th from 10am - 12 pm. This is a great opportunity to drop by, visit the school and speak with the teachers. We are currently accepting preschool registrations for September 2013. Please share this information with friends and family of preschool aged children. For more information call the office at 401-658-1510.

Update 3/21/2013 - We now have an afternoon class available as well as additional before and after care. Check out the ENS program information on our site.

ECC Sr. High Conference- Surviving High School
When: Friday, April 05, 2013, 5:30 PM - Sunday, April 07
Where: Episcopal Conference Center 872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, Rhode Island 02859
Description: For grades 9-12 “Surviving High School - Finding God in the Madness”, led by The Reverend Meaghan Kelly, Haley White, Marisa Rainey, and Madi Francouer. Let’s face it: high school is hard. Not only do you have many demands on your time and homework to finish, but the social pressure at school can be overwhelming sometimes. This conference is an opportunity to talk about some of the challenges you face in high school, and it will help you with some of the tools and encouragement you need to not only survive high school, but recognize how God is working in your life while you are there! Cost $100

Diocesan Youth Cookout at ECC
When: Saturday, April 06, 2013, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Episcopal Conference Center  872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, Rhode Island 02859
Description: Join youth from all over the Diocese for a softball game and cookout at ECC. All are welcome to join us for this great afternoon! The youth participating in our Sr. High Conference will also take part in the game and cookout, welcoming youth from the rest of the state.

The during week of March 11th we will be moving our offices.

If you need to stop by during the move, give a call first to the office so you will know where to find us. 401-658-1506