August is Emmanuel’s month to collect nonperishable food items for the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood. The pantry is housed over at Grace Episcopal Church and serves individuals and families in need in both Norwood and Westwood. The pantry currently serves about 280 families, which is down somewhat from recent years as the economy…
The Book group will NOT meet in July or August, but will enjoy two books over the summer – “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin and “One Amazing Thing” by Chitra Divakaruni. Discussion on these books will kick off a new season on September 15th, at 7:30 in the Founders’ Room. If you enjoy reading and would…
On Sunday, November 5, 2017 there will be an opportunity for Lutherans and Roman Catholics to celebrate the Reformation together, held at The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, in Fall River, MA. Watch for more details and for opportunities to car pool
Can you believe it? School just finished for the summer and the stores are already having “Back to School” sales. Seems kind of crazy, but we will again be collecting items for School Kits for Lutheran World Relief and can sure take advantage of those sales! We hope to assemble 100 kits this year, to…
Friendship Freezer- Please access the resources in the Friendship freezer. I would like to encourage people to take a meal or other item to someone they know who might be in need. I especially encourage our members who visit the homebound to feel free to access this resource. For more information, contact Michele Dodds
Rebecca Sol will be offering a Temple Talk and Adult Forum on the New England Synod’s School of Lay Ministry, which she has been a part of for the past year. The School of Lay Ministry (SLM) is a 2 year adult education program that focuses on the Bible and Church History. The SLM is…
Mark your calendars for Worship in the Park and the Church Picnic on July 23rd. We’ll have worship in the park across the street and then enjoy a barbecue and some fun and games. Please bring a salad or desert to feed 8-10 people and please bring a lawn chair if you desire. Help is…
Fireside Coffeehouse is set for Sunday Afternoon, June 25th at 2:00pm. Come and listen or come and play! $5 donation at the door goes to a church music fund. If you are a musical soloist, duo, or trio and would like to perform as part of the evening lineup please email firesidecoffeehoue@gmail.com in advance for…
Emmanuel needs help in the months of June, July, and Augst delieringhte collected food pantry items here at Emmanuel, and bringing them over to the Food Pantry located around the corner at Grace Episcopal Church. Please contact the office if you can help!
The Welcome Witness Team is soliciting designs for an Emmanuel Lutheran T-Shirt that members could purchase and wear at various events. Designs have been submitted and voting is now on. Shirts that move forward each week will be posted on Friday and voting each week will be open from Friday until 9pm on Wednesday. View…