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Weather Cancellation Sunday 1/25
Given the forecast for snow this Sunday, we are pivoting! We are cancelling the Sunday morning worship services and faith formation classes, but we will still gather for worship. We will have a combined in-person worship service Friday, January 23, at 7 PM here at Emmanuel. Worship will include organ music, Revelation Band music, a litany for Reconciling in Christ, children's chapel,…
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Transfiguration and Communion Celebration Sunday
On Sunday, February 15, we will have one worship at 10 am to celebrate Transfiguration Sunday and with our Holy Communion class as they take communion, following Communion instruction classes. After worship, we will continue the celebration!
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Ash Wednesday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us for Ash Wednesday worship as we begin the holy season of Lent together on Wednesday, February 18, at 7 PM. The service will feature combined music, both traditional and contemporary, with an invitation to Lent, imposition of Ashes, and Holy Communion. All ages are welcome to join in this great Christian tradition!
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New Member Welcome Brunch
You are invited to our upcoming new member orientation and brunch on Saturday, February 28, from 10 AM to Noon in the Library. This is ideal for visitors, those interested in becoming members, and recent new members, and reengaging members. Existing members are welcome and encouraged to join us! Come and learn about our ministries and how to get connected,…
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Palm & Passion Sunday
On Sunday, March 29, our Palm & Passion Sunday services will be at 9 AM and 11 AM, with a congregational Faith Formation event for all ages at 10 AM. Watch worship live at elcvienna.org/worship
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Maundy Thursday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesThe term “maundy” comes from the Latin “mandatum” meaning commandment. On this night in the gospel of John, Jesus gives the command to “love each other as I have loved you,” and shows us the meaning of that by washing the disciples’ feet. We will have a hand washing as a part of our service…
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Good Friday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesOur Good Friday worship will be a traditional tenebrae service, tenebrae meaning “darkness” in Latin. This service is in observation of Jesus giving his life for us upon the cross. Worship includes the solemn reproaches recalling all that God has done for God’s people throughout the biblical narrative, and the service concludes with the passion…
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Easter Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesInvite family, friends, and neighbors to join us on April 5 as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! We proclaim, “He is risen indeed!” and live in the hope of God’s grace of new life for us all. Join us at 9:00 AM for worship with the Revelation Ensemble and 11:00 AM…
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Vacation Bible School
2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181VBS, July 13-17, 2026 Save the date for 2026 Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Emmanuel from July 13 to 17, from 9 AM to 12:45 PM! This program is suitable for children in PreK3 through 3rd grade, and a mission week will also be offered for 4th- and 5th-grade children. Registration begins January 2. Register here. We…