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 NominationsParenting Seminar - This Sunday, October 26
We are excited for our Fall Parenting Seminar from 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Our speaker, Jessica Wright, will be leading a discussion on how to steward our resources, specifically our time, as families. Lunch and childcare will be provided. This seminar takes place at the same time as our Sparks and youth meeting. Please register on
Church Center so we can make sure to have enough food and caregivers.
Sparks - This Sunday
Third, fourth, and fifth graders: come eat lunch, talk about the Bible, and play games together! Meet in the conference room upstairs immediately after the service and stay until 2 PM.
Youth Group - Today
After the service, youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to meet in the art room for youth group from 12-1:30 PM.
Government Workers Pastries and Prayer - November 2
If the government shutdown is still happening next week, we invite all government workers to join us before the service next week, November 2, at 10:00am for pastries and prayer here at Rivendell in the lobby.
Seminar on Literacy - November 2
From 12:30-2pm, we will learn from Emmanuel educators Cheryl Jackson and Alyssa Van Duyn as they share how they are addressing the growing literacy gap in our region. Lunch and childcare will be provided. No RSVP required to attend.
Intro to Emmanuel - November 9
Do you have questions about what it means to join Emmanuel? If you are just curious about who we are, this session is for you; if you want to pursue membership, this is the first step toward making that decision. Please sign up
here to join on November 9 after the service. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Take a MealLeo, Monica, and big sister Gaia recently welcomed baby Charlie. To take a meal to them, sign up here:
https://mealtrain.com/gz9ve3Support 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-familyGovernment Shutdown Support
If you are a government worker affected by the shutdown, please contact the
church so that we can support you.
Arlington Turkey Trot — Run or Volunteer - November 27Emmanuel’s partner Arlington Bridge Builders now oversees the annual Turkey Trot 5k. Consider signing up now for your chance to participate in the race, or sign up to volunteer at the race on behalf of Emmanuel.
Sign up! 
