Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Join as we keep vigil for the hope of resurrection.

View PDF - Use this guide to walk with Jesus in his final hours on earth.

Join us as we remember Maundy Thursday together.

Jesus once again shocks his disciples by stooping to wash their feet.

Prelude - Thou Art King of Israel (#154, Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, vocalist)
Liturgy of the Palms
Sermon - Aren't We All a Little Like Judas?
Offertory - Ride on! Ride on in Majesty! (Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, flutist; Tune, Winchester New)
The Passion of the Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew
Closing Prayers
Postlude - Alone Thou Goest Forth (# 164, Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, vocalist)

How often have we betrayed ourselves and one another? God’s love though is ever forgiving.


Palm Sunday

Ezekiel learns even when he feels abandoned by God that God is always with him.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Today's readings are: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45

Today's Old Testament lesson reminds us that we are not alone in our waiting.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Today's readings are: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9: 1-41

Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, reminds us no one is marginalized .

The Third Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, and Romans 5:1-11. The Gospel reference is John 4:5-42.

Nicodemus wanted so badly to know how Jesus came to have such wisdom and power, but was too bound by the habits and convictions of a lifetime to see. Will we be?

The Second Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, and Romans 4:1-5,13-17. The Gospel reference is John 3:1-17.

What does the story of Jesus' temptation tell us about him? Ourselves?

The First Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-6;11-12, and Romans 5:12-19. The Gospel reference is Matthew 4:1-11.

As we begin the season of Lent, who are we called to be as people of faith?

Ash Wednesday
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:8-14, and 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10. The Gospel reference is Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

The radiance that showed in and through Christ shines in each of us, too.

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
The Scripture references are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, and 2 Peter 1:16-21. The Gospel reference is Matthew 17:1-9.

Following these three simple steps, is key to a full life with God.

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, and 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:21-37.

When we begin to truly see the person in front of us, we see Christ everywhere.

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 112:1-9, and 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:13-20.

Patience is something we often lack with ourselves, our friends, and with God. Let the faith of Simeon be our example as we ask, "Is today the day?"

The Presentation of Our Lord
The Scripture references are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 14:7-10, and Hebrews 2:14-18. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:22-40.

Matthew tells us of an inclusive God who came to earth for all people.

The Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14, and Ephesians 3:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 2:1-12.