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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – May 12 – Mother’s Day, Opening the Closed Door
    Easter | Jazz | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – May 12 – Mother’s Day, Opening the Closed Door

    What door is waiting just for you to open it?

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  • Do not fear, do not be afraid
    Easter | Jazz | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – April 14 – Instruments of Peace

    Instruments of Peace Through the readings and musical selections, this Jazz Service will explore how a commitment to Peace changes everything. We invite you to both contemplation, and…

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – March 10 – From God to Me to You
    Church Seasons | Jazz | Lent | Loving Neighbors | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – March 10 – From God to Me to You

    This Jazz Service on March 10th explores the message of love as a divine gift meant to be passed on – from God to us, to others. It emphasizes the importance of sharing blessings, including love and forgiveness, underscoring the scriptural principle of “freely receiving and giving.” Special jazz renditions will support this time-honored theme, encouraging a cycle of generosity, emblematic in worship, charity, and music.

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – February 11 – I Am Because We Are
    Loving Neighbors | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – February 11 – I Am Because We Are

    Ubuntu over ego.

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – January 14 – Chaos or Community
    Jazz | Loving Neighbors | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – January 14 – Chaos or Community

    The content reflects on the choice between chaos and community in the new year, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and connection amidst life’s challenges. It encourages embracing vulnerability and openness to community, highlighting the positive impact of shared joy and support. The message implores individuals to unite and live in harmony, citing biblical verses and promoting an upcoming community event focused on jazz and fellowship. The overall theme underscores the significance of togetherness and mutual support in facing life’s trials and celebrating its joys.

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  • empty manger
    Christmas | Church Seasons

    Christmas at Emmanuel – 2023

    Just as the Tomb is empty, Hallelujah, the Manger is also empty! But that is all the more reason to Celebrate this most noble, yet humble, and most…

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – December 10 – Peace, Be Still
    Advent | Christmas | Church Seasons | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – December 10 – Peace, Be Still

    December 10, 2023 PEACE, BE STILL In the Episcopal Church, we are in the Church Season of Advent. Advent means “coming.” For the 4 weeks of Advent, we…

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  • Harvest Blessings
    Loving Neighbors | Parish News and Events

    Harvest Blessings

    This year, our Senior Warden, Patty Cislon, had the idea of blessing others with some financial help in the form of Gift Cards. The congregation already had a…

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – November 12 – Grace and Gratitude
    Jazz | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – November 12 – Grace and Gratitude

    GRACE AND GRATITUDE Dr. J. – Piano, Benjamin May – Bass, Dr. Ken Foley – Drums, Lou Schreiber – Reeds, Pamela Johnson-vocals. Jazz @ Emmanuelas only Jazz @…

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – October 8 – Are You Connected?
    Jazz | Loving Neighbors | Season 32

    Jazz @ Emmanuel – October 8 – Are You Connected?

    ARE YOU Connected? We ARE ALL connected, even when we don’t realize it, or it doesn’t seem important, or we’re sure we’re the only ones who are not….

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  • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 32nd Season!
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    Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 32nd Season!

    Who Has Passed the Baton to You? To Whom Are You Passing It? Join Jazz @ Emmanuel this year as we present this important theme, as only Jazz…

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  • May 14 – Take the Next Step
    Jazz | Season 31 - Part 2

    May 14 – Take the Next Step

    At the very edge of all you’ve known — comes the Grace of God.

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The Mission of Emmanuel Episcopal Church is to proclaim, reinforce, and renew one’s identity in Christ so that each child of God may be empowered for the work to which the Lord calls them.

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  • Join Us
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    • A Divine Celebration
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      • Architecture
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    • Emmanuel Voice Newsletter
      • Emmanuel Voice 1/26
      • Emmanuel Voice – February, 2025
      • Emmanuel Voice – Advent-Christmas Newsletter ❤️🕯️🎄🎁🌟
      • Emmanuel Voice – Fall 2024
      • Micah 6:8
      • Emmanuel Voice – February 2024
    • Ladies of Emmanuel
      • Garden Club
        • Garden Club – November 23 and 30, 2024 🎄
        • Garden Club – October 27, 2024
        • New Garden Club Starting
    • Contact Us
  • Loving God
    • Loving God
    • Sunday Worship
    • Sunday Bible Study
    • Sunday Service on Zoom
    • Total Worship
    • Daughters of the King
    • Jazz
    • OSL – The Order of St. Luke
    • Zoom Bible Study
  • Loving Our Neighbors
    • Serving One Another
    • Trotting Turkeys Food Drive – 2025
    • The Giving Tree
    • Harvest Giving
    • Harvest Blessings
    • 9-11 Blessing
    • Blessing the First Responders
    • Love, Teach, Heal
    • Prayer for Prisoners
  • Jazz at Emmanuel
    • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Season 35 – The Language of Jazz
    • Jazz Legend, “Dr. J” Goes on to Glory.
    • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 34th Season
    • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 33rd Season
    • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 32nd Season
    • Jazz @ Emmanuel – Our 31st Season – Part 2
    • Jazz at Emmanuel – Our 31st Season
    • Jazz at Emmanuel – Our 30th Season
    • Jazz at Emmanuel – Our 29th Season!
    • Jazz at Emmanuel – Our 28th Season
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