Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Welcome to Emmanuel, founded in 1844 and located in historic
Chatham, Virginia.

  

  

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Upcoming Events and Recent News:

Upcoming Events

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Summer Services:  

Sundays - 11 am -       Holy Eucharist

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Recent News

July 12 -    The Two Dances, by  Dr. Smith

June 28 -    A New Dimension of God’s Nature, by  The Rev. Helen McKee

June 2 -      Dr. Smith Ordained Priest

May 24 -     Schola Cantorum Performs at Emmanuel

May 7 -      Mothers’ Day Dinner a Rousing Success!

May 1 -      The Pruden Parish Press for May 2009 Is Now Online

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The Pruden Parish Press for May 2009 Is Now Online

The May 2009 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• Sunday School Carries Easter to Oak Grove Residents,

• Mothers' Day Dinner - May 7th,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• Oak Grove Residents Enjoy Spring Weather,

• Calendar of Parish events for May through July 2009,

• Dr. Smith to be ordained Priest on June 2nd,

• Easter Weekend at Emmanuel Church,

• G2R Adult Class explores Gospel of Mark, and

• Lessons from South Africa by Dr. Smith, and

• Emmanuel's Treasures.

Click here to read the May issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for March 2009 Is Now Online

The March 2009 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a report on Bishop Hollerith's consecration,

• the successful Linen Drive for Oak Grove,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• Dinner Club activities,

• a calendar of Parish events for March through May 2009,

• the Chatham Concert Series is a Hit,

• Emmanuel's Treasures |Around the Parish,

• On the Road from G2R, and

• An Example For Us All by Dr. Smith.

Click here to read the March issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for January 2009 Is Now Online

The January 2009 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a report on Dr. Smith's ordination,

• invitation to a Winter Cocktail Party - Jan 31st,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• updates from the recent Congregational Meeting,

• a calendar of Parish events for January through March 2009,

• announcement of the Chatham Concert Series

• Around the Parish updates with pictures,

• Starting a New Year by Dr. Smith.

Click here to read the January issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas, and the associated evenings of those twelve days (Twelve-tide), are the festive days beginning the evening of Christmas Day (December 25) through the morning of Epiphany (January 6). The associated evenings of the twelve days begin on the evening before the specified day. Thus, the first night of Christmas is December 25–26 and Twelfth Night is January 5–6. This period is also known as Christmastide.

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The Pruden Parish Press for November 2008 Is Now Online

The November 2008 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a report on the election of our new bishop,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• information regarding the coming Congregational Meeting,

• a calendar of Parish events for November through January 2009,

• Around the Parish update,

• The Blessings of Ordination by Dr. Smith.

Click here to read the November issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for September 2008 Is Now Online

The September 2008 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a report on recent Parish Hall renovations,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• information regarding the election of our new bishop

• a calendar of Parish events for September through November 2008,

• a memorial gift in honor of Bob Plaster,

• Stewardship is Fun! by Dr. Smith, Pastoral Vicar.

Click here to read the September issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for May 2008 Is Now Online

The May 2008 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• G2R (Genesis to Revelation) Begins at Emmanuel,

• Vestry Notes from the Senior Warden,

• Calendar of Parish events for May through August 2008,

• March Madness Comes to Emmanuel,

• Are You Biblically Literate?

Click here to read the May issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for March 2008 Is Now Online

The March 2008 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a report on the 116th Annual Diocesan Council Meeting,

• a message from the Senior Warden,

• a calendar of Parish events for March through May 2008,

• a retrospective for Helen James,

• A New Dawn, by Dr. Smith, Pastoral Vicar.

Click  here to read the March issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

The Pruden Parish Press for January 2008 Now Online

The January 2008 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is being published this week. The current issue includes:

• a profile of Dr. David Smith, Pastoral Vicar,

• reports from the recent Congregational Meeting,

• a calendar of Parish events for January through March 2008, and

• a letter from Dr. Smith, Pastoral Vicar.

Click here to read the January issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.

Episcopal Church Fast Facts

The Episcopal Church has more than 2.4 million members in 7,679 congregations in 110 dioceses (and one similar geographic convocation) situated in 15 countries plus the United States.

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