Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill

This 12-plot community garden operates in Emmanuel’s field. Gardeners lease 4’x12’ plots for a nominal annual fee. A portion of the fresh vegetables they grow is donated to Underground Kitchen’s Community First project, LAMB’s Basket, and others. The money raised by the garden goes to the Special Outreach fund.

Vital for the faith development of children, Emmanuel’s Sunday School takes place 11:15 AM-12 Noon each Sunday after Holy Eucharist. Children study Scripture, learn Christian symbols and vocabulary, the virtues, and the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Most importantly, they learn about Jesus.

Bible Study at Emmanuel is dedicated to learning more about the Scriptures to deepen our understanding of the Word. This clergy-led group meets weekly to study the Old and New Testaments. Instruction centers around theological, academic, historical, and linguistic topics, rather than a personal, devotional, or prayer-based approach.

Named in memory of Pat Cully, a decades-long member of the Outreach Committee who led Emmanuel’s food donation ministry, this food pantry is a continual ministry to provide essential nutrition and items for daily living to those in need. Suggested donation items are peanut butter, canned tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruits, hygiene items, paper products, or financial donations. Donations of goods may be made on Sunday morning in the basket placed at the church entrance, or at any time by dropping items off at the parish house.

This is the hub of adult education at Emmanuel. Clergy and guest speakers offer lectures on topics of interest and value to parishioners and visitors.

Sometimes we are cared for, and sometimes we care for others. This committee reaches out to those in need of some company, a listening ear, a pleasant visit, a prayer of hope, or whatever the need may be. Those who serve on this important committee share the responsibility of the “cure of souls” with the clergy of the parish, sending cards and notes, visiting the sick and shut-ins, and providing meals.

This committee is peopled by those motivated to confront injustice head on and address the needs within our community. Members are always on the lookout for new projects great and small, and work diligently to make a felt difference. In addition to the many local organizations with which this committee partners and supports, and the many individuals and families who receive assistance (the dignity and privacy of whom we must protect).