Adult Forum: Critical Race Theory: What is all the Controversary About?
Critical race theory is an approach to issues of race, social structure, and history that has caused intense disagreement among analysts and activists of various political schools. This Adult Forum discussion on Sunday, November 14 at 10:15 AM, led by Professor Richard E. Rubenstein of George Mason University, describes the doctrine and analyzes the sources…
Columbarium Dedication
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesWe are glad to announce the opening of our columbarium and mark the occasion with a special time of dedication. Join Pastor Lydia and Pastor Tony for a time of prayer and blessing as we dedicate our columbarium this Sunday at 11:30 AM, following our faith formation hour. We will gather at the columbarium for…
Donations Needed for FACETS Thanksgiving Food Drive
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesThis year we will support FACETS Thanksgiving Food Drive with much needed $25 grocery Gift Cards for and Food to complete a Thanksgiving meal for our neighbors. The Thanksgiving grocery Gift Cards can be placed in the offering plate after Sunday Service or given directly to a Usher. We also have three additional ways in…
Fair Trade for Sale-November 21
Fair Trade items will be available on Sunday, November 21st before and after the worship service. Stop by the table to see a collection of coffee, nuts, olive oil and chocolate. Your purchases help to improve the livelihood and strengthen the abilities of small-scale farmers and indigenous people.
New Member Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesNext Sunday, December 5, help us give a warm welcome to Emmanuel's newest members!
St. Nicholas Sunday
On Sunday, December 5 St. Nicholas will be visiting Emmanuel! Leave your shoes outside the sanctuary before you head in to worship so he can leave a treat for you. After worship, we will have fellowship time with cookies.
Boy Scout Wreath Sales
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesSupport our Scouts BSA program for boys and girls while enjoying a beautiful and fragrant 28″ mixed evergreen wreath this Christmas season! Pre-order yours for $35 through a Scout or online. Pickup wreaths after the service on December 5 from 10-2, or stop by and purchase one then.
Adult Forum: Engaging with the Legacies of George Mason
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesGeorge Mason University established in the post-World War 2 era during the period of explosive growth in the northern Virginia region seems to be an unlikely site for a reckoning with the region’s history of slavery. Starting in 2016, students began to ask questions about the George Mason University’s namesakes’ role as an enslaver resulting…
Oneness of Humanity Presentation
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesTysons Interfaith is sponsoring a panel presentation on December 5 at 4:00 PM called “Journey from Afghanistan.” You are invited to this event where the panelists will share their journeys- leaving their homeland, their families and friends, going through the legal, social and emotional experiences of learning new ways and settling into living in the…
Gifts of Hope
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesChristmas is a time of giving. Donating to Gifts of Hope is a way to provide basics such as housing, medical care, and food to needy people in our area. To see the catalog, visit the link below, or contact Jean Smallin at 703-503-1316 (jeansmallin@gmail.com) Information on Gifts of Hope will be available in the…