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Sunday Worship
We worship on Sundays at 10:30am meets at Rivendell School. We translate services to Spanish/Servicios traducido simultáneamente al español. Please remember not to park in front of a residence when parking at Rivendell. Parking is available surrounding the Lee Community Center and park and the Little Ambassadors Academy parking lot. This service is also live-streamed.

Advent and Christmas at Emmanuel

• Advent Books (& Children's Ministry Devotionals): available in the lobby again this Sunday - please grab one for your family as we worship together this Advent season.
• 12/24 Christmas Eve Service: At Rivendell at 5pm

Christmas Day at Stephen & Marianna's
If anyone is looking for a family to celebrate Christmas Day with Stephen and Marianna have opened their home to share a Christmas Day Meal. Email Marianna to RSVP!

New Year’s Thanksgiving Service
During the service Sunday, December 29, we will have an opportunity for people to share stories of praise from 2024. Please consider sharing about God's faithfulness.

RILA Caring For Immigrant Neighbor Webinar
Learn more on Thursday, January 9, about Restoration Immigration Legal Aid’s work and hear from a few of their clients about their experiences. This is a great way to learn more about how Emmanuel can care for our immigrant neighbors. RSVP by emailing Johanna.

Women’s Epiphany Brunch
Mark your calendars for a Women’s Epiphany brunch hosted by the Soul Care Team on Saturday, January 11, at 10:30am. More information to come. Sign up available on Church Center.

Men’s Bonfire
The men of Emmanuel are invited to a bonfire at Benton's home in Falls Church on Sunday, January 5, at 7:30pm. Please email Benton to RSVP.

Save-the-Date: Women and Men Days Away
Mark your calendar for separate Men and Women Days Away this Spring for a time of deeper fellowship and retreat. Women’s Day Away will be on May 10th and Men’s Day Away will be on May 31st, both hosted at McLean Presbyterian Church.

Internships at Emmanuel
We are looking to hire two interns who are interested in serving our Youth Group and generally with our church. Being a Youth Intern and a Church Ministry Intern will provide an opportunity to gain ministry experience in a diverse context, while also helping to support the work of Emmanuel. This 10-hour a week, paid position will go from September to June. You can pick up the job description in the lobby on Sunday. If you are interested or know of anyone who is interested contact Stephen Bates.

Rides for Marymount Students
Cru at Marymount is looking for volunteers to give students rides to Emmanuel on Sunday mornings. The campus is less than 5 minutes from Rivendell. If you're able to do so please contact Matt.

Help With Food Pantry Deliveries
Arlington Bridge Builders is looking for volunteers to serve as food pantry delivery drivers on Saturdays throughout the summer to neighbors in need. ABB meets at 11:30am and the deliveries usually take less than an hour. If you’re interested in serving, please contact the office.

Spiritual Practices
Emmanuel is introducing a series of spiritual practices for the congregation to explore together as one body in Christ. Each month, we will introduce a new spiritual practice, and will provide resources on how to engage more deeply. Visit our website to learn more, and contact Stephen Bates if you would like to sign up for scripture verse emails!

 Women's Emmanuel Soul Care Team
The Women's Emmanuel Soul Care Team is launching a prayer partner ministry to connect women together in prayer. Please sign up on the app or the link  if you would like to join.

Youth Mentor Opportunity
We are looking for male youth mentors to be a part of the youth ministry at Emmanuel in the fall. If you are interested in ministering to students at a crucial moment in their story, please contact Stephen Bates.

Volunteer with Emmanuel ESL
Come join the Emmanuel team to teach English as a Second Language (ESL)! We are looking for two motivated volunteers to assist with ESL classes that occur right after service at Rivendell. Students learn conversational English to become more familiar with speaking on various topics and to have easier phone conversations. Interested or have questions? Contact Judy Kauer or Kristine Leiphart.

Volunteer with Restoration Immigration Legal Aid
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA) hosts legal clinics for immigrants seeking asylum Wednesday evenings twice a month. Interested volunteers are invited to learn more at the next orientation. RSVP  for the Zoom link.