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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.

ABB Amazon Wishlist
ABB will be collecting donations from this Amazon Wishlist to distribute to their clients this holiday season. Please donate before November 30. Email Judy Kauer with any questions!

Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
If you are interested in hosting Emmanuel congregants that are unable to be with family this Thanksgiving, please email Marissa.

Coffee & Conversations
Consider volunteering to have informal conversations with those who desire to practice their English and/or give a short talk on a topic of interest which frames the conversations. Meetings will start on Fridays (Sept 10-Nov 22). Volunteer once or as often as you would like. Sign up HERE and email Kristy  with any questions.

Mission Nova Food Drive Collection
Emmanuel will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to Mission: NOVA’s food pantry. Please bring goods on Sundays during November 10, 17, 24,  for families in need in our community. All donations can be put in the black bin in the lobby.

Apartment Life Friendsgiving Event
Apartment Life is looking for volunteers to help with their Friendsgiving event Friday, November 22, which is an opportunity to serve the residents at Ballston Park Apartments. Sign up on Church Center HERE or Email Sarah.

Thanksgiving on a Bun
Youth Group families are invited to serve together to prepare and serve sandwiches to day-laborers in our community. Please sign up on Church Center HERE.

Turkey Trot
Join fellow Emmanuel runners or walkers for the annual race for charity, supporting many of our partnership ministries. Sign up on Church Center HERE or contact Ron.

Men’s Bonfire
The men of Emmanuel are invited to a bonfire at Benton's home in Falls Church on Sunday, December 1, at 7:30pm. Please email Benton to RSVP.

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.