Ash Wednesday – Imposition of Ashes

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with the Imposition of Ashes.  Emmanuel will host this service at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!

Join us for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

The menu will be pancakes, sausage, and fruit salad (and maybe some other items).

We will serve from 6 – 7:00 pm.

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Annual Service Award

We have a history of annually recognizing a parishioner who have given memorable service to Emmanuel.  In 2022, the Vestry approved the establishment of the award as the Lillian G. Hargrove Award as a tribute to Lil for her years of memorable service and for which she can never be thanked enough.

The recipient for 2022 is Bobby Gaines Jr.

Just as Lil, the award’s new namesake, exemplifies faithful commitment and service, Bobby has served Emmanuel selflessly all his life. He grew up at Emmanuel Church, led Scout troops, led and trained generations of acolytes, and is a main component of Emmanuel’s institutional memory. Bobby is the face returning Emmanuelites remember and recognize, as he continues in his lifelong service …