Emmanuel Day at Camp Highroad
In place of our usual Fall retreat, all are invited to Emmanuel Day at Camp Highroads on September 25 from 10:00 - 4:00 PM. This event will be almost entirely outdoors. Cost is only $30 per family which includes archery, canoeing, a trip through the bamboo forest, feeding horses, games, and s’mores. Mark your calendars and register below*!…
Adult Forum: Financial Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesThere you sit, in the middle seat of life … sandwiched between a parent wistfully wandering through the later years of retirement and your teenager, scrolling through college catalogs on their phone. All the while you’re wondering if you’re going to have enough for yourself for retirement. It’s a situation many people find themselves in,…
Confirmation Lock-In
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesWe will be hosting a lock-in at the church for all Confirmands on October 1st and 2nd! We will meet at the church at 7pm on the 1st and wrap up at 9am on the 2nd. We will make midnight pizzas, play games, watch some movies and have a great time! Come for all of…
Church Council & Stewardship Team Updates
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesMembers of the Emmanuel Council and the Stewardship team will be providing an update on the new strategic plan and the upcoming Fall Stewardship campaign. Come to the Sanctuary at 10:15 AM to discuss these important updates from church leadership.
RIC Celebration Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesWe are excited to announce that we have FINALLY been able to schedule a date for our Reconciling in Christ Celebration Sunday: October 10! Emmanuel became an RIC congregation back in June 2020 after we approved our welcoming statement during the congregational meeting. We are looking forward to celebrating our welcoming statement and openness to all of…
Adult Forum-SafeZone Workshop
All are invited to a Safe Zone Workshop for this Sunday's Adult Forum at 10:15 AM. Safe Zone is a LGBTQIA+ awareness and ally training workshop.
Trunk ‘N Treat
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesAll are welcome to the annual Trunk 'N Treat event from 4:30 - 6:30 on Saturday, October 23! Costumes are encouraged and please wear a mask for the safety of our littlest saints! If you plan to decorate a trunk, come at 3:45 PM to set up. Trunks will be ready by 4:30 PM for…
Adult Forum-“Nailed It!” Everything about Lutherans
"Nailed It!! Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Lutherans But Were too Afraid to Ask" Join Pastor Lydia in an exploration of our Lutheran heritage, the ELCA, and how Emmanuel fits into the larger Christian Church. Learn the definition of a "synod," who Elizabeth Eaton is, what "Evangelical" really means and why it's…
My Grandmother’s Hands Book Discussion, Part 2
Emmannuel Lutheran Church - Courtyard 2589 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA, United StatesAll are invited to read the first section of My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem and then participate in the 2nd meeting of the book discussion led by Pastor Lydia on October 26 at 7:00 PM in the Courtyard. If the weather does not cooperate, we will move inside to the Centrum so please bring…
Confirmation and Reformation Sunday Celebration
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesSunday, October 31 is Confirmation and Reformation Sunday. All are invited to celebrate the affirmation of baptism for our youth during worship, followed by a church-wide brunch for all to enjoy. There will be no faith formation classes after worship so all can participate in this celebration. If you are able to help with setup/clean…