Upcoming Events

Sunday Worship 
The worship services are now open for anyone who is interested in attending to RSVP. You must RSVP each week so that we have an accurate headcount. You do not need to include lap-sized infants in your RSVP. When you arrive, please proceed to the courtyard at GMU to be seated by an usher. Please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing throughout the worship service. If you get a message that the service is full when registering, please email the church office to be added to the waitlist. We will continue live-streaming the service on our YouTube Channel. Please take a moment to read the Regathering Phases Plan, which provides greater details on each transition, and the Regathering Q&A document, which answers many relevant questions. Reach out to office@emmanuelarlington.org if you have additional questions. (Learn more)

Drop-in Communion
For those who are unable to attend in-person worship at GMU, we are providing opportunities to partake of the Lord's Supper at outdoor locations each Sunday. Gluten free communion wafers will be available at each location. You do not need to RSVP, and you can stop by anytime. This Sunday, December 6, we will meet for communion at Southside Park (1301 Southside Park, Vienna, VA 22180 - Southside park has two park entrances. We be at Ross Dr entrance not the Ware St entrance.) You can drop by for communion anytime between 1:00pm-2:00pm. You do not need to RSVP to attend the drop-in communion. Please be sure to wear a mask and to maintain social distancing. More information

Year-End Offering
If you would like to contribute to the purchase of the new office space/ministry center, you can do so by giving online at www.emmanuelarlington.org/give and selecting "Facility Fund", or by mailing a check to the church office (1408 N. Fillmore St., Suite 16, Arlington, VA 22201) with "Facility Fund" in the memo line.
-Goal: $200,000
-Raised this week: $70,400

31 Days of Prayer
Join us for a season of prayer during the month of December. Print out the 31 Days of Prayer and use it to pray along with others at Emmanuel. And if you have specific concerns you would like the elders and pastors to pray for, please submit a prayer request online or through the church app.

Arlington Bridge Builder's Pandemic Relief Fund
Make a donation to ABB's Relief Fund over the next three months and Emmanuel, through the Deacons’ Fund, will match your collective contributions up to $7000. Donations can be given through the church’s online giving platform or by mail. The fund helps our neighbors who are in desperate need of assistance with essential expenses such as rent and medical bills. ABB was founded ten years ago to serve the poor in our community by a coalition of Arlington churches, which includes Emmanuel.

December Mercy Offering
Throughout the month of December, donations made to the mercy offering fund will benefit Restoration Immigration Legal Aid, an organization that provides pro-bono legal assistance to those who are most vulnerable and have the fewest resources. You can contribute by designating December Mercy Offering or RILA on your online donations or checks.

Pursuit of Purity Talk - Part 2 (Men)
As a follow up to our conversation on sexual purity from a month ago, we will have a seminar on practical strategies and principles on December 9th at 8:00pm. Eric McClerren, a local Christian counselor (www.mcclerrengroup.com), will present insights from his years of helping men in this particular area. This virtual event will not be recorded and the Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.

Small Groups Sign Up
Community and Covenant Groups are open for registration! We encourage everyone at Emmanuel to be a part of a group. If you are interested in joining or switching groups, please complete this online registration form.
- We are offering a new topical group on Race & Biblical Justice that will go through Hear Us,
Emmanuel, the follow up book to Heal Us, Emmanuel.
- Secondly, we doubled the number of Covenant Groups and encourage participation as they might be more conducive for virtual meetings.
All small groups will be functioning under a "hybrid" model where main meetings will remain
virtual. However consistent, smaller, safe, in-person meetings will also be scheduled.

Foster Care Team
Foster families can be overwhelmed with caring for vulnerable children, especially during these stressful times. In response, we are forming a wrap-around care team of 6-8 people to help meet practical needs of a foster family in Arlington. If you’d like to help, please contact Scott Seaton.

Food Pantry Drop-Offs
Arlington Bridge Builders is looking for volunteers to assist with food pantry distribution and praying for our community. If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up here.

Opportunities to Serve Those in Need
Arlington Bridge Builders (ABB) has created a Pandemic Response Team. Help by dropping off perishable food at Community Church of God (790 S. Carlin Springs, Wed-Fri, 10:00-5:00). Or donate tax-deductible funds which will help supply the pantry, pay rent, utilities, etc to vetted needy families. Visit our website and click "give."

Watch All Services Online
Did you miss last week’s service? Don’t worry! You can still watch it on our YouTube Channel.

Children's Ministry Resources
Children's Church lessons are available on the Emmanuel app, and Children's Church preschool videos are available on Emmanuel’s YouTube channel. In addition, weekly children's virtual discussion will be held on Sunday afternoons. Please email Angela for more information or to be added to our email list.

Offering
We highly encourage everyone to give online through our website or our app (click "Give" on the bottom of the homepage). If this is not possible, then please mail checks to our office (1408 N Fillmore St. #16, Arlington, VA 22201).

Prayer
If you would like prayer, especially during these unsettling times, then submit a prayer request or through our app. Click "Prayer" at the bottom of the home page.

Tech Team
Are you interested in being a part of the Tech Team? "What's the Tech Team," you ask? Come be a part of the people who make Sunday services happen. From sound, to lyrics, to set up. Email Stephen for more info. No experience required.

Worship Music
Hey Emmanuel! Would you like to listen to the songs we do on Sunday? Well, if you have a Spotify account you can hear the songs we are doing each week. Use this link to listen!

Emmanuel’s App
Emmanuel’s App is a great way to connect with the church, volunteer for ministries, support the church financially and access resources for spiritual growth. Download the app by searching “Emmanuel Presbyterian Church” on the iTunes store, Amazon Appstore, or Google Play.

Deacons Fund
Consider making a contribution to our Deacons Fund, which serves the physical needs of those at Emmanuel and in our community. You can give online through our App or Website. Be sure to select "Deacons Fund" when giving. If you are in need of assistance from the Deacons Fund, please contact Young Lee or the Deacons. If there are counseling needs, Emmanuel subsidizes 50% of the first 4 sessions for first time requests regardless of financial need.

Emmanuel Parent Listserv
Have kids? Connect with other parents by joining the Emmanuel Parents group on The Emmanuel Network. Or, if you're a mom free Friday mornings, join us at Moms group. Contact the church office if you need a login or need help using the site.

Prayer Requests
Please share any needs, concerns, or praises. The prayer team, pastors and elders would love to pray for you!

Announcements
Please submit any bulletin or website announcements by Tuesday at 12pm the week you’d like it featured using the announcement request webform.

All Emmanuel Events

Serving Emmanuel and the Arlington Community

Family Ministries
Is God calling you to HELP KIDS know God's love and meet God's family one Sunday per month? If you're thinking yes, reach out to Angela Na for details on becoming a family ministry leader.  Volunteer process including background check will be required.

Tech Team
Are you interested in being a part of the Tech Team? "What's the Tech Team," you ask? Come be a part of the people who make Sunday services happen. From sound, to lyrics, to set up. Email Stephen for more info. No experience required.

Mercy Ministry Opportunities 
Arlington Bridge Builders, Assist Pregnancy Center, Bridges to Independence's Sullivan House and Compassion International - Learn about current Mercy Ministry Opportunities

Hispanic Ministries
We offer different ways to connect people from different backgrounds. We recognize that we all have different cultures, but we also recognize that our identity as God’s image bearers unites us, no matter where we are coming from. Learn more

Mercy Fund Offering
Every fourth Sunday, we collect a second offering used to provide assistance equally to missions and mercy in Arlington and around the world, as well as supporting the Emmanuel MicroMissions program. If you, or someone you know in Emmanuel, has special and pressing needs, please contact the Emmanuel Deacons.

Community at Emmanuel

The Emmanuel Network
Join the church's online directory, communication platform and calendar (http://emmanuelnetwork.org). 

Small Groups
A list and general location of all the Community and Covenant Groups are available on the website. If you are interested in joining a Community Group, contact Young Lee.

Emmanuel Singles
If you're looking for fellowship, service, and a chance to explore DC together, then see Suberr after service or email him. We hope to organize a fun event soon and would love some help.

Keeping Connected 
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