Stories

Diana Turner Forte

“I shared with a friend that I deeply felt if I could find a faith community that resonated with me then all would be well; and I’d be able to navigate life better. Her response: “Go to Emmanuel!” After the worship service I interacted with people I had met elsewhere -- serving on Boards, teaching in public school dance education programs or adult classes. It was like coming home!”

Jane & Brian Deaton

We moved here from Washington DC in 1998, but couldn’t find a church that met our needs: one with doctrine and liturgy, but which also had a strong sense of community, joy and service. Encouraged by friends, we attended a service and immediately knew it was the Church we were seeking.