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

   

               Services This Week

     January 6 – January 12, 2025

______Sunday Service_______                                      

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

Sunday’s Scriptures:              

First Reading       Isaiah 43:1-7

Psalm                     Psalm 29

Second Reading   Acts 8:14-17

Gospel                    Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

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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 – Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm                                                

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. 

English Classes: Mondays & Thursdays at 6pm                                              Men’s Group: Thursdays at 6pm                                             

AMEN!

 

 

 

                 DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR                           

 January 11th  9-11am                                                                                             Beans & Rice distribution

 January 12th                                                                                                                Monthly birthdays and anniversaries celebrated.                                Annual Meeting after the 10am Sunday Service.

 

January 19th                                                                                                                  Vestry Meeting after coffee hour.                                                                                                                                                                                                January 26th                                                                                                                Annual Oyster Roast   4pm (tentative)