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…
Beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas Eve!
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesBeautify our Sanctuary on Christmas Eve! Poinsettia plants are for sale from now until December 19. Donation cost is $20 per plant, and following the final Christmas Eve worship service, you can bring your poinsettia home. Place Your Order Here.
Star Tree for FACETS
Emmanuel’s Star Tree returns this year! Last year in spite of COVID you donated more than $6800 worth of gifts and gift cards. FACETS needs our help again this year. You can give in the three ways below: (1) There is a huge need for $25 gift cards from Walmart and Target. Please take a…
Hope and Healing Service
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin Pastor Lydia and Pastor Tony on Monday, December 20th at 7:00 PM for an evening of Hope and Healing. The service will be held in-person and online on our Facebook page, with music, scripture, and an opportunity for individual prayer. Come all who are weary!
Christmas Eve at Emmanuel
Emmannuel Lutheran Church - Courtyard 2589 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA, United StatesAll are welcome to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Friday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. Masks are required if you attend in person, regardless of your vaccination status. 4:00 PM | CHILD-FRIENDLY WORSHIP 6:00 PM | TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHT 8:00 PM | CANDLELIGHT WITH CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE All services will be held in person (masks…
Hypothermia Prevention
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesHypothermia Prevention starts at Emmanuel on January 9. We will be housing up to 47 unhoused singles, providing breakfast, bagged lunches and dinner each day during the week. You can help by donating non-perishable food and supplies, perishable food, breakfast & emergency casseroles and by volunteering to provide hospitality or Bible Studies for our guests. …
Adult Forum: Faith, Sexism and Justice
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin Pastor Lydia during our Adult Forum time on January 9th in discussing one of the ELCA’s most recent Social Statements: “Faith, Sexism, and Justice.” In living our faith as a public church, the ELCA periodically releases statements regarding relevant issues we face in our world. Pastor Lydia was able to witness this particular statement’s approval in…
Remember Your Baptism Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesOn January 9th 10:15 in the Sanctuary 2nd and 3rd graders, are invited to remember your Baptism. Bring items and photos from your Baptism to commemorate this special event.