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 

                             October 21st-27th

______Sunday Service_______                                      

Together we will worship at 9:30am Eucharist Rite II this Sunday, October 27th. Rev. Jean Vinson will lead the service and give the message.

Linger afterwards for coffee and a light bite after the service if you’d like.  All are welcome!    

Sunday’s Scriptures:              

First Reading       Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm                     Psalm 126

Second Reading   Hebrews 7:23-28

Gospel                    Mark 10:46-52

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                                                                                                                                COMPLINE PRAYER SERVICE: Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm

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 Esther.

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

AMEN!

                    

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                 October 27                                                                                                              After coffee hour, Rev. Jean will make a presentation about why The Episcopal Church opposes White Supremacy and Christian Nationalism.     

 

October 27th                                                                                        Sunday Service worship features the group, All In His Hands, guitars, violin and vocals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        November Speakers/presentations                                                        Coffee hour: two angels and demons podcasts                                                                                                                                                                        November 27th                                                                                                    A Thanksgiving service in conjunction with Franklin Christian Congregational church will be held here at Emmanuel at 5pm. A community dinner follows at 6pm. Reverends Jean Vinson and Jim Hyatt will co-officiate the service.