Officer Nominations
Nominations are open for deacons, elders, and women’s council. Click the following to links to the forms:
Elder Nominations Women's Council Nominations Deacon NominationsAnnual Chili Cookoff
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Church Center to enter the stiff competition for our annual Chili cookoff! Last year's winner, Courtney Roberts, set the bar high. This fun event will take place on December 7 during the Christmas Party.
Congregational Christmas Party
Our church-wide Christmas party will be on December 7th from 5 to 7 pm at Rivendell. All ages are welcome!
Congregation-wide Cookie Exchange
We will continue our tradition of a church-wide cookie share after the service on December 14. We need lots of participants in order to make it work! Please sign up on
Church Center to bring goodies.
Women's Sexual Integrity Group
The women's sexual integrity group will meet for a time of sharing and prayer on November 16 (
womensintegrity@emmanuelarlington.org).
Sparks Service Opportunity
Third through fifth graders and your families, help provide and serve a meal to participants in RILA's legal clinic from 6-7:15 pm. Sign up on
Church Center.
Rivendell School Info Night
Families interested in sending a child to Rivendell School are invited to attend their information night on Thursday, November 20 from 7 to 9 pm. This provides an engaging overview of what a Rivendell education looks like for students and families. RSVP to
admissions@rivendellschool.net.
Thanksgiving on a Bun
Our annual Youth Group service project will be making and serving Turkey sandwiches at the Community Church of God (where ABB Food Pantry is located). Families encouraged to
sign up to serve together!
Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
If you are interested in hosting Emmanuel congregants who are unable to be with family thisThanksgiving, please email
Bonnie.
Calling all string players!
We are asking all interested bowed string players, no matter level or age, to consider playing in ourAdvent service on December 21st. Please contact
Lynne Denig by December 5th.
New ESOL Class for Adults
Are you - or someone you know - interested in learning English? We're starting a fun and welcoming ESOL class for beginners, meeting one evening a week for 1.5 hours. Our goal is to create a community where everyone is known, cared for, and encouraged as we learn together. You don't need to be part of the church to join - everyone is welcome! Email
Mona Lindeman for more information.
Call for Photos
Did you take photos at a fellowship event or other church event this year? Please share them with the
office for the Christmas party slideshow. Photos will not be posted publicly outside this event without express permission.
Support the Johnsons
Find ways to support Emmanuel members Evan and Mollie Johnson and their daughters Amaris, Noelle, and Thea. Volunteer to organize medical supplies, be a mother’s helper, babysit the younger two girls for Mollie to attend small group. Needs are posted regularly on their support registry:
https://www.supportnow.org/the-johnson-familyArlington Bridge Builders Volunteer Opportunities - Coffee & Conversations and Food Pantry Join Coffee & Conversations - practice English with learners in a fun, informal setting at 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington on Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm. No sign-up needed—just drop in. Teens can volunteer too! Food Pantry Help - Lend a hand at 790 S Carlin Springs Rd (behind Community Church of God). Most needed: Wednesdays/Thursdays, 10 AM–3 PM, or Saturdays, 11 AM–3 PM. Great for families—kids can help stock shelves!
