Fellowship Groups
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, "Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up." At Emmanuel, we follow that advice, believing that gathering with our friends in Christian fellowship and service can provide untold benefits, for us personally and for our community. We laugh, pray, share our joys and sorrows, and serve others.
We have a variety of small groups that meet regularly. Try them out.
Have fun, and find the ones that make you comfortable and fulfilled.
Foyer Groups
One of the best ways to get to know fellow parishioners is through small dinner groups. Our Foyer Groups are a great mix of singles, married couples, and various ages. They are typically adult groups, but when there is enough interest, we also form groups of families whose meetings include the kids. Each session, we solicit interest from the parish, and our coordinators then randomly assign the groups, but with an eye towards making sure they include a good mix of newcomers and old timers. The groups then meet once a month over the course of a few months, most often at members' homes. The dates, places and formats of the meals are up to the group, but they typically involve each person taking a turn as host and providing a main dish, with everyone else contributing sides, drinks, etc. The Fall 2023 season was wildly popular, and we're accepting registrations now for Spring 2024, scheduled to start in February.
Click here for a registration form.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Third Sunday | 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
First Saturday | 8:30a.m. Breakfast TBA
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew seeks a wide range of activities, both internally, and within and beyond the parish, to bring men and youth to Christ. Our vision is to inspire, share, and equip men and youth to fulfill the Great Commission. The Brotherhood seeks to accomplish our mission through the threefold disciplines of Prayer, Study, and Service.
Emmanuel's chapter of the Brotherhood meets in the Church Library on the third Sunday of every month, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. We also get together at a local restaurant for a social breakfast and fellowship at 8:30 am on the first Saturday of every month. All men of the Parish are always invited to attend. For questions contact Jay Shinn, Director; Ralph NeSmith, Vice Director; or Andy Simmonds, Secretary/Treasurer.
