News and information from Emmanuel
Norwood Day is September 9th. (9:00am – 3:00 pm) Come and help at the Emmanuel booth. We will be handing out information about Emmanuel and have the Steeple Toss game (throwing rings over a cone painted like a steeple) for people to enjoy. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the hallway or…
On Saturday, September 16th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. we will be having a Jailbreak Youth Night here at Emmanuel. It will also serve as a welcome to the Confirmation program to our new 7th graders. The evening will begin with pizza and ice cream and then we will have an “epic” game of Jailbreak! Kids are welcome…
Emmanuel Game Night Fun for all ages! All are welcome! When: Saturday, September 9, 2017, beginning at 4:30 What: Pizza (including gluten free pizza) and ice cream will be served. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite board game or card game to share. Cost: $10.00 per family to cover the cost of food. Sign…
On Sunday, September 3rd, during the children’s sermon, we will hold a service of blessing for students, teachers, administrators, and all those who work schools. Students of any age are invited to bring their backpacks or something else that represents the beginning of school to them. Teachers, aides, principals, administrators, office staff, cooks and cafeteria…
O God, our healer, once again we stand in shock and horror at the presence of racial violence in our country. We stand in mourning for police officers and protesters who have died because of that violence. We pray for those who have been injured and for a community that has been traumatized because of…
Emmanuel T-Shirt Design Contest Voting Form Please complete the following form to vote for your favorite shirt design. Select one design for the back, if you prefer no design select that option. ~~~ TIEBREAKER ~~~
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST The Votes are in! After all the voting, we have a clear winner for both the front and back of the t-shirt. 102 won for the front and 114 won for the back. Many thanks to Rebecca Sol, who submitted the design for the front, and to Sharon Wiedenaar, who submitted…
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