Gather in Community
At Emmanuel, we gather to enrich our lives through friendships. Whether we are gathering for pizza and beer in the garden, to listen to a classical music concert, to share lemonade after worship, or by sharing a meal with our brothers and sisters in Christ, we always seek to grow in relationship. You are loved. You are included.
Join us in person each Sunday for our 8:00 am and 10:00 am services.
Our Sunday Nursery services are available from 9am-12pm.
Bishop's Reception
It’s a celebration! All are warmly invited to come celebrate the new members of our church at the Bishop’s Reception with Bishop Jennifer. Fried chicken, beverages, and cake will be provided, and we ask that you please bring a side to contribute (last name A-M: please bring veggies; last name N-Z: please bring a starch). To those about to finish confirmation, we look forward to celebrating with you!
Bach's Lunch
This month’s Bach’s Lunch will feature Amanda Ferguson on violin and Dr. Homer A. Ferguson on organ. Music selections will include Joseph Rheinberger’s Suite in C, Opus 166 for violin and organ, and several solo selections for organ. Bring a bag lunch and come enjoy the music!
Chili Cookoff
Save the Date and start planning your recipes! The Chili Cookoff will be here before we know it. More details to come soon!
Angel Tree: Santa's Workshop
Come volunteer at “Santa’s Workshop” and help with shopping and wrapping at the Northern Moore Family Resource Center in Robbins. These gifts of shoes, clothing, toys, and books that you wrap will help a family in need this year at Christmas in the Robbins area. Shifts include 3-4 volunteers every 1.5 hours from 8:30am-6:30pm with a break from 11:30-12:30pm. Sign up to volunteer for a shift here!
EDS 45th Annual Candlelight Tour
EDS is hosting their 45th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes that raises money for the PTA to support students and teachers. Tickets for the tour are $20 and can be purchased in the church office or here. Looking to volunteer? The church is hosting one of the homes in Pinewild and in need of volunteers. Click here to help at this house and for more information; all volunteers get a complementary ticket to tour the other homes.
Bach’s Lunch
Bring a bag lunch and come enjoy Logan Duke’s debut solo classical piano recital. Works will include Bach, Beethoven Tempest Sonata, Scriabin, Chopin’s “Aeolina Harp” Etude, and Ballade No. 2 in F Major.
Advent Wreath-Making
Join us for a morning of Advent wreath-making! Donation of $25 encouraged. Sign up here. Emmanuel will provide all the candles, wreath forms, and some greenery, and volunteers will be ready to show you how to assemble them. Can’t make it to Emmanuel that morning? Email the church for a kit to make one at home.
Angel Tree
Come be a part of helping a child in need! Beginning Nov. 24, we encourage you to take a gift tag from the angel tree in the Parish Hall foyer and bring unwrapped new clothing or cash to bless children in need in the Robbins area. Donations will be picked up on Dec. 8th after the 10:00am service and taken to the Northern Moore Family Resource Center.
Bach's Lunch Presents: Requiem
Come experience this seven-movement work in honor of the feast of All Saints’ Day performed by the Emmanuel Episcopal Choir alongside several guest musicians (to include Stephen Gourley, organ, Bonnie Bach, harp, Paul Kirkpatrick, cello, Kelly Shea, flute, Taiki Azuma, oboe, Wayne Osborne, timpani, Heather Magruder, glockenspiel, . Ella Ferguson, soprano solo, Eva Ferguson soprano solo; and Dr. Homer Ashton Ferguson III will conduct). Rutter describes Requiem as “intimate rather than grandiose, contemplative and lyrical rather than dramatic, and ultimately moving towards light rather than darkness — the “lux aeterna” of the closing text.” $10 donation encouraged, and a portion of the proceeds will go toward Hurricane Relief for the music ministries of parishes impacted by Hurricane Helene. For more information, contact Homer or click here for the press release. Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch, and we hope to see you there!
Bach's Lunch Presents: Amanda Ferguson
Join us for a violin concert performed by Emmanuel’s own, Amanda Ferguson. Accompanied by her husband Dr. Homer Ferguson, III they will perform six pieces for violin and organ, Opus 150, by Romantic era composer, Josef Gabriel Rheinberger.
$10 suggested donation: All received donations will be used to support the music ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Ash Wednesday Services
Emmanuel will offer three different opportunities to receive your ashes and begin the Lenten season this year:
8:15 a.m. Join the students and faculty of Episcopal Day School in the Chapel for a service with imposition of ashes.
Noon: We will join our friends for an Ecumenical service at Brownson Presbyterian Church (330 S. May Street, Southern Pines) with imposition of ashes.
6:00 p.m. Rite II Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes at Emmanuel
Mardi Gras Carnival
Lent begins tomorrow, so let’s have fun tonight! Emmanuel’s Youth Group will be hosting a Fat Tuesday event with live music, jambalaya, king cake, and fun for the kids and people of all ages in the Parish Hall. There is a $20 suggested donation. Wear your purple, green, and yellow, or even a decorated Carnevale mask if you have one!
Chili Cook-off
Join us for Emmanuel’s annual chili cook-off! All participants must pre-register beforehand so we can save you an outlet for your crockpot. We’ll provide the fixings, you bring us your best chili!
Email eec@emmanuel-parish.org to sign-up.
Rise Against Huger Event
Emmanuel will be working with Rise Against Hunger to package hundreds of meals for the hungry. Volunteers of all ages and abilities will meet and work together in the Parish Hall. Please register using this link: http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/emmanuel-parish
Bach’s Lunch Presents: Liu & Castilla Guitar Duo
This concert will showcase the collaboration of two of the Southeast's most distinguished classical guitarists in a musical partnership that will enchant and inspire the audience. Suggested donation of $10.
The Chosen Season 2
Bring a snack to share and join us in the Parish Hall every Thursday night at 6:30 pm to watch Season 2 of The Chosen. Kathy Stewart-Kelly will lead a discussion after each showing.
Father Morris Installation Service
Bishop Rodman will join us for a Renewal of Ministry and Welcoming of a New Rector Service for Father Morris on Wednesday, January 10th. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
Lessons and Carols
Join us for a special Christmas Lessons and Carols Eucharistic Service at 10:00 am.
(There will be no 8 am service)
Emmanuel Christmas Eve Services
Please join us this Christmas Eve!
3 pm- Family Christmas Service with Children’s Pageant
5:30 pm- Festival Christmas Service
8:00 pm- Festival Christmas Service
Advent IV Service
Join us for a Rite I Advent IV service to finish the season of Advent.
Bishop Samuel Rodman's Visit + Confirmation
Join us for a special Advent service from our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman. Those who wish to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church will be received by his blessing.
*Please watch for more information regarding confirmation classes this fall.
Make Your Own Advent Wreath
Join us in the Parish Hall to make your own Advent Wreath! Emmanuel will provide all the candles, wreath forms, and greenery, and volunteers will be ready to show you how to assemble them. Reservations and a $25 donation are appreciated. Can’t make it to Emmanuel that morning? Email the church for a kit to make one at home.
Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Meeting to look back on what has happened at Emmanuel in 2023.
All Saint's Day Choral Evensong
To honor our loved ones who have passed, please join us for a special All Saint’s Day Choral Evensong. A sherry reception will follow in the Parish Hall Foyer.
Homer's Halloween Spooktacular Bach's Lunch
Join us for a spooky Bach’s Lunch concert featuring our organ master Dr. Homer Ferguson III. He will be performing the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach and other hauntingly beautiful music. You don’t want to miss this one!
All Bach’s Lunch concerts are free, but there is a $10 suggested donation to fund our music program.
Youthful Adults Meet-Up at Red’s Corner
Bring the kids and join us for a dinner together at Red’s Corner. We hope to see you there!
Pizza in the Garden
Join us for an old Emmanuel tradition of Pizza in the Garden! Bring some lawn chairs and join us for pizza, beer, sodas, and fellowship in-between choir rehearsals on Wednesday night.
*A small $5 donation is appreciated, but not required
National Acolyte Festival
All active 6th-12th graders are invited to join us for a weekend trip to Washington DC for the National Acolyte festival. Please email Melissa at mgiltzow@emmanuel-parish.org for more information, and fill out our consent and liability release form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQiazJM_EmBha1ojXErnlIWydP_f2_W5Onr8KuDDfHI/edit?usp=sharing