Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Easter Sunday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesInvite family, friends, and neighbors to join us on April 20 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…
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…
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…
Dinner Church: Lent Wednesdays
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us Wednesday nights for Lent Dinner Church! Our theme is “In Community Together,” with subthemes of in community with creation, all the saints, our neighbor, those on the margins, and with Christ. Dinner starts at 6 PM, with devotions beginning at 6:45 PM, followed by faith conversations and communion around the tables. This year, we will…
First Communion Celebration & Brunch
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of first communion with our young people! We will have one worship service at 10 AM followed by a celebration brunch afterward in the fellowship hall.
Feast of St. Nicholas
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Advent with one combined worship at 10am followed by a potluck lunch, decorating the church for Christmas, and a special visit from St. Nicholas!
Young at Heart Seniors
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin our seniors’ ministry as we begin a new year of Young at Heart (YAH). We combine a fun theme or event with a shared meal at noon in the Centrum (unless otherwise indicated). Dates and themes for 2024-2025 are as follows: October 17 Lutheran Trivia with Pastors Tony & Lydia November 21 Name That…
Braver Angels Workshop
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us Sunday, September 29, from 12 to 2:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a Braver Angels workshop on “A Christian Response to Political Polarization.” We will have a light lunch at noon, and the workshop begins at 12:30 PM. The cost is $15, and attendees are limited to 25 people. Contact Kathy Uffelman…
Fall Property Cleanup
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesVolunteers of all ages are welcome to be among the outdoor fall cleanup on Sunday, September 22, at noon! We’ll begin our property cleanup with weeding, planting, and mulching in preparation for winter. Bulb and native plant donations are welcome. Please bring a picnic lunch, water bottles, gloves, tools (including pruners), and join us on…
Fall Kickoff
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, September 15 as we kick off our Fall programs and schedule for the school year. We have contemporary worship at 9 am with the Revelation Band, at 10 am we have Faith Formation classes and groups for ages 3-adult, and at 11 am join us for traditional worship with the organ. …