Welcome

We Pledge to be a home for one another and welcome new friends into God’s house to go with us on this great adventure.

We are Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Franklin

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    Services This Week

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Sunday      Service_______                                      The 5th Sunday in Lent

Together we will celebrate our Eucharist Rite II service at 10am. Rev. Jean Vinson will lead the service and give the message. Order of service bulletins are available in Spanish.

During Lent you may opt to spend time together in a brief time of contemplative prayer after the Sunday Service, guided by Rev. Jean.

Sunday’s Scriptures:              

First Reading       Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm                    126

Second Reading  Philippians 3:4b-14

Gospel                    John 12:1-8

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Morning Prayer: Wednesdays at 9:30am       

A peaceful, 20-minute time of prayer with readings from Scripture in the candle-lit church. We read together a Psalm as well as other prayers from the Book of Common Prayer, Rite II Morning Prayer. A refreshing way to focus your spirit for the day ahead.  Invite a friend; all are welcome, no matter what denomination.                                                                                                  

 

 

Office Hours

•Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00am to 4:00pm                                                   Fridays: 9:00am to 2:30pm

Closed Monday and Thursday                                                

The Rev. Jean Vinson’s office hours: Sunday 1-4;                  Tues. & Wed. 9am-4pm                        

We do our best to be the Body of Christ
in today’s world through

Worship and prayer

Together as a congregation, individually in our homes, and publicly in God’s world.  

Forgiveness and Healing

In our church, among our families and friends, and throughout our community.  

Faith-building

Patterning our minds after the mind of Christ, with each household a community of faith and each gathering a cherished opportunity to share and grow in Christ.

Hospitality

Treasuring everyone who comes our way, striving to be faithful friends and working to help all in need.

Good Citizenship

Both of the Kingdom of God and the governments of this world, seeking justice, peace and dignity for all people.

Caretakers of God's Creation

Thankful for all of God’s blessings, showing reverence for creation, and living every day mindful of our duty to God.

† Today’s Readings

__Upcoming Events/Save the Date___

Bible Study: Tuesdays                      

Brown bag dinner at 5, study at 5:30pm facilitated by artist and Bible teacher, Russell Schools, in the Book of Daniel. Will start the study of Mark Tuesday, March 18. 

English Classes: Mondays & Thursdays at 6pm                                                                           

AMEN!

 

 DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR 

      

HOLY WEEK_________________________

PALM SUNDAY 10am                             Local artist Kenny King paints his pre-sketched interpretation of The Passion scripture during its reading in church.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 7pm

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE noon

EASTER SERVICE 10am with Guest musicians: violinists Heejin Weisbrod and Simon Lapointe. Heejin is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory. Simon is the principal 2nd violinist with the Virginia Symphony.