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 

                             September 9th – 15th

______Sunday Service_______                                      

Together we will worship at 9:30 am. Eucharist Rite II. The Rev. Jean Vinson will lead the service, proclaim the Gospel message and celebrate communion. 

Linger afterwards for coffee and a light bite after the service if you’d like. A casual discussion on the sermon text follows. All are welcome!    

Sunday’s Scriptures:              

First Reading       Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm                     Psalm 116:1-8

Second Reading   James 3:1-12

Gospel                    Mark 8:27-38

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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 Acts.

English Classes: Mondays & Thursdays at 6pm

AMEN!

                    

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR                                                                          

September 12       6pm                                                                                        Men’s Group in the Parish Hall.

                 

September 11   6:30 pm                                                                         Reverend Jean will lead a quiet, informal Healing Prayer service. There will be a brief scriptural reading and message, as well as meditative piano music. We will have a one-on-one opportunity for healing prayer.                                                                                                            

September 22 at 4 pm

Emmanuel will host the Harbor String Quartet in concert, fea-

turing “Sea Interludes: Music of the Waterways of Virginia.

The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited: Call Diane 757-334-2953 or Deb at the office to reserve your space.       

September 29 after Sunday service                                                        Sarah Kahle’s retirement party! Bring a covered dish and celebrate this gem of a lady and her decade of faithful service to this church family 

October 6       

Blessing of the Animals.  Bring your fur babies for a special  blessing with holy water during the Sunday service. If you miss the 9:30 am service, no worries. Swing by all day until 4pm.