Upcoming Events
Faithful Parenting
How do we help our children develop a faith of their own? How do we talk about God when we don’t have all the answers? How do we navigate doubt, suffering, screens, culture, and the pressures our kids face? This will be a relaxed space to share ideas, ask questions, and encourage one another as we figure out how to raise faithful kids in the real world.
Wednesday Community Dinner
This Wednesday, the dinner will be: Orange chicken, Vegetable fried rice, Cabbage crunch salad with ginger carrot dressing, Rice krispy treats.
Faithful Parenting
How do we help our children develop a faith of their own? How do we talk about God when we don’t have all the answers? How do we navigate doubt, suffering, screens, culture, and the pressures our kids face? This will be a relaxed space to share ideas, ask questions, and encourage one another as we figure out how to raise faithful kids in the real world.
Wednesday Community Dinner
This week’s menu: Oven-roasted bratwurst with caramelized onions, German Potato Salad, Braised Cabbage, Apple cider cake
Blessing of the Animals & St. Francis Celebration
Bring your pet(s) to the EDS field for a blessing while also enjoying a fun-filled celebration of the life of St. Francis of Assisi with kids crafts, ice cream sundaes, and more!
Small Group
Feeling worn out by the pressure to keep up, measure up, and do more?
Join a discussion of David Zahl’s book The Big Relief, a refreshing exploration of how God’s grace offers freedom from guilt, comparison, productivity, and the endless demands of modern life. Come discover what it might look like to live more fully in the relief of God’s grace.
For more information, contact Mother Sara.
Emmanuel 101
Are you new to Emmanuel or do you want to know more about us? Emmanuel 101 is for you! Come join us on two consecutive Sundays, September 20 and September 27, at 9:00am. Explore the traditions of the Episcopal Church, discover why we worship the way we do, and find out how to get connected in our ministries!
Faithful Parenting
Faithful Parenting & Faith at Home
Raising Faithful Kids
Join us for a four-week evening conversation for parents on Wednesday nights 6:00-7:00pm, September 23–October 14, focused on the joys, questions, and challenges of raising children in faith. We’ll explore ways to incorporate faith practices into everyday life, at dinner table, at bedtime and in moments of conflict. Along the way, we’ll tackle some of the big questions parents wrestle with: How do we help our children develop a faith of their own? How do we talk about God when we don’t have all the answers? How do we navigate doubt, suffering, screens, culture, and the pressures our kids face? This will be a relaxed space to share ideas, ask questions, and encourage one another as we figure out how to raise faithful kids in the real world.
Small Group
Feeling worn out by the pressure to keep up, measure up, and do more?
Join a discussion of David Zahl’s book The Big Relief, a refreshing exploration of how God’s grace offers freedom from guilt, comparison, productivity, and the endless demands of modern life. Come discover what it might look like to live more fully in the relief of God’s grace.
Books will be provided. For more information, contact Mother Sara.
Click here to register.
Emmanuel 101
Are you new to Emmanuel or do you want to know more about us? Emmanuel 101 is for you! Come join us on two consecutive Sundays, September 20 and September 27, at 9:00am. Explore the traditions of the Episcopal Church, discover why we worship the way we do, and find out how to get connected in our ministries!
Youth Kick-Off
Join us at the Millender’s house for a pool party as we kick off the next programmatic year!
Fall Book Study
Experience the Holy Spirit’s Power and Presence Today
Book: The God You Need To Know by Margaret Feinberg
Begins: Wednesday, September 16th at 11:00 am
In the Guild Room In The God You Need To Know, bestselling author Margaret Feinberg takes you on a powerful journey through the Old Testament.
Through vulnerable storytelling and enriching biblical exploration you will discover:
● Undeniable proof the Spirit still works powerfully in unexpected places
● Hidden gems in the Old Testament that help you experience the Spirit
● Practical tools to respond to the Spirit’s whispers and nudges
● Ways to breathe prayer as naturally as air
Please join us on this journey through the Old Testament searching for the Spirit.
Books are available at The Country Bookshop -downtown Southern Pines and through Amazon.
Clergy Lectionary Study
Beginning Tuesday, September 15, Father Morris and Mother Sara will lead a weekly discussion of the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings in the Guild Room. Come join us as we reflect and discuss the Scripture passages we’ll hear on Sunday.
Confirmation Class
Are you an adult interested in being confirmed, received or reaffirming your faith? Or, are you the parent of a teen and you’d like information about the process of being confirmed in the Episcopal Church? Send Mother Sara an email or call the church office to learn more. Our bishop’s visit will be in February.
Clergy Lectionary Study
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, Father Morris and Mother Sara will lead a weekly discussion of the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings.
Tokens of Trust
In this small volume beginning with the two creeds: "The Apostles Creed" and "The Nicene Creed," Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams draws readers into the mystery of a deeper relationship with God; one that can be nurtured and deepened daily. In a conversational style, sometimes funny and other times deeply emotive, he unequivocally unveils the bonds of trust that we can rely on throughout our faith journey. Drawing on personal experiences, and examples in movies, music and art, Williams unveils the unknown as our path to transformation.
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 8-October 13.
Where: Guild Room
Resource: Tokens of Trust by Rowan Williams
NOTE: BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION : Pleaae read pages VII - 28.
EDS Sunday
Join us for EDS Sunday and Blessing of the Backpacks followed by a delicious cookout with brats and burgers in the Parish Hall! This will be a wonderful time of fellowship with parishioners and EDS families in celebration of the upcoming programmatic and school year. Don’t forget to bring your backpack for a blessing and get a colorful tag to attach to your backpack as the school year begins! Free brats, burgers, chips, and drinks will be provided, and we invite you to bring a dessert to share if you would like. We hope to see you there!
Bless Moore Schools
Meet at the Episcopal Day School Amphitheatre to pray over EDS students and staff as we prepare to begin the upcoming school year. We will pray for each student and staff member by name and the service will be about 15 minutes. We hope to see you there!