A part of the Athens, GA community since 1843.
We're Emmanuel.
God Is With Us.
We Hope You Will Be, Too.
A lot is happening
at Emmanuel.
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e-mmanuel e-letter.
All are invited into the full life and worship of this community, regardless of race, sexuality, gender identity, or physical or mental ability. All means all.
This Week at Emmanuel
Sunday, February 8
8:30a.m. | Holy Eucharist
9:15a.m. | Nursery Opens
9:30a.m. | Formation for all ages
10:30a.m. | Holy Eucharist
{Children's Chapel}
Noon | Natural Spirituality | Library
1:30p.m. | Knitting Group | Old Music Suite
Monday, February 9
10:00a.m. | Bible Study | LL Classroom
2:30p.m. Faith and Wellness Library
4:00p.m. Living Well Grief Group Library
Tuesday, February 10
10:00a.m. | Natural Spirituality | Library
10:00a.m. | Staff Meeting | Vestry Room
Wednesday, February 11
10:00a.m. | Centering Prayer | Chapel
11:00a.m. | Centering Prayer | Library
12:15p.m. | Healing Eucharist | Chapel
5:00p.m. | Community Dinner | Common
Room
6:00p.m. | Programming for all ages
7:00p.m. | Choir | LL Music Room
Sunday, February 15
8:30a.m. | Holy Eucharist
9:15a.m. | Nursery Opens
9:30a.m. | Adult Formation
{No Children or Youth Formation}
10:30a.m. | Holy Eucharist
{Children's Chapel}
Noon | Natural Spirituality| Library
Children and Youth News
Diocesan Youth Events
The Diocese invites our youth to join EYC DIO ATL for one of their weekend retreats—an opportunity to connect with other youth from across the diocese, grow in faith, and have a whole lot of fun together. Financial assistance available, just talk with Rev. Katie.
Emmanuel Youth
go to the Hunger Walk Run
We’re also exploring a trip to Atlanta to participate in the Hunger Walk Run 5K, serving our neighbors and making a difference beyond our parish. If you are interested, please contact Martha. If we can get a group together- LET’S GO!
Vacation Bible School
June 8-11, 2026
Save the Date.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Night Dinner
Begins February 4
5:00p.m. - Dinner
6:00p.m. - Programming for all ages.
Upcoming Formation Classes
Living Compass Faith and Wellness Circle Begins Mon, February 2, 2026 at 2:30PM
For more information contact Rev. Cheryl at rev.cheryl@emmanuelathens.org
Living Well
in the Midst of Grief
Begins Mon, February 2, at 4:00PM
For more information contact Rev. Cheryl at rev.cheryl@emmanuelathens.org
Epiphany Rector's Forum
Faith Meets Culture
Begins Sunday, February 8 at 9:30a.m.
Chapel
Parent Book Group
Sunday Mornings in February
9:30a.m. | Library
Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From
by Meredith Miller
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
7:30a.m. | Noon | 6:00p.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the forty days of Lent. Since biblical times, ashes have symbolized repentance and mourning. From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians have prepared for Easter by walking through a “Holy Lent,” patterned after Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. By the sixth century A.D., ashes were used in public acts of penance, and by the tenth century the custom of placing ashes on the foreheads of all believers on the first day of Lent had become widespread.
Lent is a season of repentance, fasting, and self-reflection. We repent, fast, and self-reflect in the sure knowledge of God’s love and grace made known to us through Christ. Ash Wednesday and Lent are not about judgment. Rather, they are a time when, having already received forgiveness and absolution through Christ, we can be honest with God, with ourselves, and with one another as we strive to walk this life of faith.
