Fellowship Month Events
Signups are ongoing for our annual fellowship events! You can sign up on
church center. Events are taking place throughout the month of October. This is a great chance to get to know others in our congregation outside of Sunday services.
Spanish Conversations Class
ABB is offering a free Spanish class this fall for Emmanuel attendees who are interested in improving their Spanish conversation skills. All skill levels are welcome. Classes are being held at Rivendell Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:15 and will run from now through December 13. Sign ups can be found on
church center.Youth Study Club - October 20
All middle and high schoolers are welcome to come out to the church office (5545 Langston Blvd) on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Come this Tuesday, October 20 between 7-9 pm for a study and homework session. Snacks and adult supervision provided!
Seminar - Engaging Our Community in a Polarized World - October 25
Stay after the service to hear from Doug Weber, Navigators representative on Capitol Hill. Lunch will be provided.
Virtual Prayer Meeting - October 26
We are trying to be a congregation more engaged in prayer. Join host Robyn Ham for a virtual prayer meeting over zoom on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM. Email
Bonnie for the link to join.
RILA Update - October 28
Caring for our Immigrant Neighbors is more important than ever. Join us on Zoom on 10/28 at at 8 PM to learn why. RILA's legal staff will give an update how immigration policy and enforcement are continuing to rapidly change and how RILA is responding. There will be a time for Q&A at the end. RSVP to
johanna@restorationimmigration.org for the link.
Assist Pregnancy Center Annual Fundraising Vision Dinner - October 30
This year’s vision dinner will feature speaker Ryan Bomberger who will share his compelling personal story with us. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about their life-affirming medical, counseling, and educational services which are provided at no cost to families in our community. Join with other ministry supporters in partnering prayerfully and financially to support their services. If interested, please contact
Pete Kauer. You will need to register by Sunday, October 26.
Farmers Market - October 31
Join hosts Grant and Sarah Wishard with Apartment Life Ministry for a farmers market at the Ballston Park Apartments. There will be free coffee, and produce, homebaked goods and handmade crafts for sale. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know our neighbors in Arlington. See this
link for more information.
Gospel Centered Life Retreat - November 6-7
You’re encouraged to consider joining for a conference hosted by McLean Presbyterian Church to help you live out the Gospel in your everyday life. This mini-retreat weekend will be put on by Serge and more info about the event and registration can be found at
serge.org/gcl-weekend-mclean.
ABB Bridges to Success Career Day - November 7
ABB's Bridges to Success teen program is hosting a career day event on November 7th from 1-3pm, and they're looking for presenters from various career fields to inspire our teens by sharing their career journeys. Please email
Scott to learn how you can volunteer.
Introduction to Emmanuel - November 8
If you're relatively new to Emmanuel or interested in pursuing membership, please join us for our Intro to Emmanuel seminar and lunch after the service. This informal time will allow for you to learn what we’re about, and allows for a time of question and answers. Please
sign up if you plan to come.
