Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Announcements

• Men's Backpacking Trip - Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

  Over the Labor Day weekend (Aug 30-Sept 1) any men from Emmanuel, or friends from the community, are invited to join Fr. Seth on an expedition out to Glacier Lake in the Grouse Ridge area. It is a strenuous 4-mile hike at altitude. You are welcome to bring your kids too. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Seth at frsethk@gmail.com or 530-273-7876. 
• Men's Club Spaghetti Feed & Bingo - Sept. 18th

  Men's Club Spaghetti Feed & Bingo Nite - Sept. 18th

  Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 5:30 p.m., Buck Hall. 

  Menu: Assorted bread sticks, Spaghetti and Mushroom Marinara sauce with or without meat balls, Green salad, garlic bread, Ice cream. Iced tea, lemonade. 

  The cost is: Adults and Kids 12 Years and Older- $10, Kids 5 to 11 Years Old- $5 and Kids Under 5- Free. All parishioners and guests welcome.

  For bingo players: Bingo cards will be sold at the event at a cost of $1 per card with a $10 cash prize for the first five games. For the “Heavy Hitters”, game six will be $5 per card with a $100 cash prize for a complete card!

  Reservations will be sold after each service starting Sunday, August 25th, at the events center in Buck Hall. Contact Jerry DeRego, at 530-802-6278, if you have any questions.
• Women's Retreat (Saturday Only Option) - Sept. 21

  Women's Retreat Update: Registrations for the Weekend Women's Retreat led by Canon Mary Hauck are now closed.  However, if someone would like to come just for the day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9am to 4pm, that option is availble with advance registration through September 6th.  The Daylong Retreat would include morning & afternoon sessions and lunch.  The cost is $35.  Checks should be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, with "Women's Retreat" on the memo line, and mailed to Emmanuel Church, 535 S. Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Contact canonmary@gmail.com with questions.
• Interfaith Food Ministry Hunger Run - Sept. 29

  Our second Hunger Run will be held this year at the Alta Sierra Country Club. They have graciously agreed to close the course for two hours on Sunday, Sept. 29th, from 8AM to 10AM so our runners and walkers will be using the golf cart course. The run will be a 5K and the walk will be 2.5K.

  All are welcome to participate and even little ones in strollers. Last year we had over 100 participants and hope to surpass that this year and because of that success we qualified for the Gold Country Grand Prix. The entry fee is $20.00 adult and $15.00 child. We will be selling tickets and also on line. More information will be coming. Keep watching this page.

  During the summer months our donations are always lower so we would appreciate any help. There is a box in Buck Hall for donations and also a basket in the narthex. I collect these and deliver them to IFM. We are also in need of volunteers. ~ Marnie Ratkovsky~
• News from Fellowship Commission

  We had great fun at the Summer Fiesta Night and Taco feed on June 27. Lots of food, fun, homegrown entertainment, and a bounce house. Many thanks to the kitchen helpers that made the evening a success. Adrienne Ybarrondo, Linda Gearheart, Chris Shelton, Carol Schofield, Marnie Ratkovsky and Toni DeRego. Also, thanks to all the folks who helped set up and tear down. Don’t miss the next one!

  
  Save the dates:

  * Sunday October 6: Worship and Picnic in the Park. More news to follow next month, but keep the date.

  * Sunday December 15: Emmanuel Church Advent Dinner. This year’s theme is “ A Southern Home Cooked Christmas” featuring Ham, String Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Red Velvet Cake just to name a few items on the menu. Sign-ups will start in November.

   

  ~Jerry DeRego, Fellowship Commissioner~

   
• United Thank Offering (UTO)

  UTO (United Thank Offering) is an Episcopal ministry that promotes daily thanksgivingprayers for our many blessings (family, friends country, church). In addition to prayers it supports grants for projects for disadvantaged people such as food ministries after school programs for at risk children and the restoration of damaged facilities due to natural disasters. At Emmanuel St. Catherine's Guild and the Julian Circles are generous supporters.

  The United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering is set to award $1,535,740.55 in 2019 thanks to increased giving by people from across the church in 2018. UTO funds are granted on an annual basis to support missions across he Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion. The UTO 2018 Ingathering reflects an increase in giving of $15,495.15.
  
  " UTO sharing blessings with thanksgiving and love."

  Click here for more information.
• Bible Studies

  The Tuesday group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.. The Thursday group meets at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  Both groups meet in Buck Hall.
• Men's Weekly Gathering - Thursdays

  All men of Emmanuel are welcome to meet with the group on Thursday mornings at Humpty Dumpty Kitchen, 1711 East Main Street, Grass Valley between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Come join us for fellowship, prayer, and spiritual growth. For more information speak to Fr. Seth.
• Lay Ministries for August 2019

  Click here to read the list from Emmanuel's Messanger.
• Emmanuel Sermons on YouTube

  Sunday Sermons can be found in audio format on the church website and in video format on YouTube.  Click here for the YouTube link.

   

   
• Support the Church through Amazon Smile

  When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Click on and bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2423447 and support us every time you shop.
• Northern California Diocese

  

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