Parish life at Emmanuel provides many opportunities for service, growth and fellowship. In our worship lay parishioners minister with greeting, reading the Scriptures, leading the Prayers of the People, and administering the Sacraments. For more information about these opportunities or any activity mentioned below please contact the parish office, or the person indicated.
Here is an alphabetical list of the organizations and activities that Emmanuel has to offer :
Altar Guild
Members care for the Sanctuary and prepare the vestments and communion vessels for worship. Contact Freda Jump or Helen Hall.
Anglican Church Women (ACW)
The ACW meet the first Thursday in the month for fellowship. They sponsor a variety of activities to help support the social and physical needs of the parish and assist in the mission work of the church. Contact Margaret Schuler.
Choir
The Choir practices Wednesday at 7:00 pm and participates in the 10 am Sunday Eucharist and special services. Anyone with a desire to praise the Lord through song should contact Dick Hunter.
Emmanuel Church Men
The mission of Emmanuel Church Men is to promote leadership and fellowship within our Parish, through the contribution of initiative, skill and energy to its day-to-day functions and to assist in the endeavours of others in support of our place of worship. Contact Cec Goold.
Greeters (Sides Persons)
Greeters welcome visitors and seek to meet their needs for information and for comfort. They also collect the offering. To become a greeter contact the rector.
Pastoral Care Team
Parishioners are trained to provide pastoral care, visiting regularly in the local hospital, the Grove nursing home, and other health care facilities for elderly, as well as shut-ins and bereaved. Training sessions are set up as needed. Contact Liz Barnes if you are interested.
Prayer Group
This group meets Mondays at 10:30 am in the Chapel. For more information contact Linda Buttle.
Servers
Servers, also called Lay Assistants, assist the Priest during the service. Contact the rector.
Social Action/Outreach Committee
This group is responsible for leadership in the Outreach Program of the parish including support for the food bank, local and overseas relief and development agencies, as well as education concerning current social and justice issues. Contact the rector.
Stewardship Team
We have much to be thankful to God for and are proud to be part of raising the financial resources to support our ministries. Contact Geoff Barnes.
Welcoming Team
The team seeks to make Emmanuel more welcoming to new members and to foster their integration into the life of the Parish. Contact Margaret Schuler.
