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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a special Christmas Lessons and Carols Eucharistic Service at 10:00 am.

(There will be no 8 am service)

Join us for a Christmas morning service with Holy Eucharist.

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

Join us for a Rite I Advent IV service to finish the season of Advent.

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.

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.

Join us for our Annual Meeting to look back on what has happened at Emmanuel in 2023.

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.

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.

Bring the kids and join us for a dinner together at Red’s Corner. We hope to see you there!

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

All are welcome to join us at 3 pm in the downtown Southern Pines Park for our annual Blessing of the Animals! Bring us your furry, hairy, scaly, and hard shelled friends to receive a blessing from Rev. Morris Thompson. All well-behaved pets are welcome!

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

On Friday, September 8th, we’ll start this year’s Bach’s Lunch series with a jazz program led by our resident jazz musician and expert, Mr. John Hatcher. Known for his tenor saxophone stylings and for playing a mean harmonica, John will be joined by the City Lights Jazz Trio, based in Raleigh. The trio will consist of Gary Brunotte, who is a keyboardist, arranger, producer, and National Endowment for the Arts winner composer, vocalist Meghan Causey, and bassist Rick Wolff. The quartet will offer a variety of standard jazz favorites, including Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life, Água de Beber, Alfie, I Love Paris, and many other treasured songs. Attendees are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy during the music and a suggested donation of $10 will go to the support of the music ministry of the parish. We hope you will join us and these fantastic musicians for an afternoon respite of jazz.

Summer is over, and Youth Group is back! All youth ages 6th-12th grade are welcome to join us in the Parish Hall at 6pm for dinner and activities. Email Melissa at mgiltzow@emmanuel-parish.org for more information. We hope to see you there!

Choir practices for our children and youth start back today! Email Dr. Homer Ferguson (hferguson@emmanuel-parish.org) for more information.

Cherub Choir (K-2nd grade) meets at 4 pm in the choir room

Chorister Choir (3rd-12th grade) meets at 5 pm in the choir room