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Kairos Inside Ministry
Friends, I’m headed to Buckingham Correctional Center for a Kairos Christian retreat and I’d love your prayer partnership.
Although no financial support is needed, your prayers make all the difference. To visually show the men that they aren't forgotten, we collect first names on paper strips and link them into a chain hundreds of links long—a simple gesture that deeply moves the residents. I’m also baking a mountain of cookies for the inmates and correctional staff, as it's the only tangible gift we can bring.
Come talk to me if you'd like to hear more about the ministry. Thank you for your support!
— Skip Barnett
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Annual Fall Clean-Up Day!
"Now is the summer of our discontent made glorious autumn by this daughter of Goldsmith..." (Richard III, sort of). So! New rector! Time to spiff up our lovely church! Be thinking of your favorite soiled or cluttered area at Emmanuel and on Oct. 10, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon, let's make it sparkle. You bring your cleaning rags, soaps, & rakes and I'll bring the doughnuts. It'll be glorious.
Saturday, October 10th
Grace House Mission Trip
Join us for Grace House on the Mountain—a outreach facility of the Diocese of Southwest Virginia. Volunteers will assist a local family through simple, accessible construction projects, such as building wheelchair ramps, and no special tools or prior construction experience are required—just a desire to serve and enjoy fellowship. Flexible participation is welcome if you cannot stay the entire week; financial costs include a $20 per night lodging fee to help maintain Grace House and a $100 individual contribution toward building materials. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please visit gracehouse.dioswva.org or contact Jim Echols.
October 5th-9th
Emmanuel Welcomes
The Rev. Gail Goldsmith!
We are thrilled to announce that our church has officially called The Rev. Gail Goldsmith! She will begin her ministry with our congregation on All Saints’ Sunday! (November 1)
We are deeply grateful for Rev. Gail's decision and are excited to welcome her to our parish family. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the diocesan staff for their guidance and support throughout this process.
This joyful milestone is the result of the extraordinary dedication of our Search Committee. Over the past eight months, these seven members poured immense time, prayer, and thoughtful discernment into seeking our next leader.
Pride festival is Oct 17! Rev Gail will be with us at 10:00 at Emmanuel for a quick meet'n'greet and then be attending Pride Festival at the park from 12-5 if you want to meet her there! Come help out at the booth!
Confirmation Classes
Join us in the Guild Room as we explore key foundations of our Episcopal tradition and worship:
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The Bible (led by Riikka & Steve)
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Hymnody (led by Florence)
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The Book of Common Prayer (led by Jim)
This class is open to everyone—whether you are a confirmand, a new member, seeking baptism or membership, or simply looking to refresh your understanding. In November, our new rector, Gail, will lead additional sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Berneking, Chair of the Worship Commission.
October 4th, 11th, 18th
11:45am - 12:30am
In the Guild Room
Advent Wreath Making Workshop
Respond by October 15 if you are interested in attending!
The Parish Life Committee is hosting an Advent Wreath Making Workshop and needs to get an idea of how many people are interested in attending so Bev can place an order for wreath forms, candle holders, and candles.
The anticipated cost is between$20.00 - $28.00 per wreath. Please contact Barbara Damico for more details.
November 15th after the Service
Composting in Staunton
Staunton is making composting easier than ever. As of September, the Staunton Recycling Center is collecting compostable material from your kitchen. Compostable material includes plate scapings, moldy cheese, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels and pits, eggshells, seafood shells, nut shells, and bones. A foolproof rule of thumb is, "If it grows, it goes!" In addition, certified compostable tableware, such as the cups, plates and cutlery Emmanuel uses at coffee hour, are also ok. For more information on the program visit Staunton's City website:
The Recycling Center is located at 1911 Craigmont Road. You may drop off material anytime the Recycling Center is open: Monday and Tuesday, 9-2:45; Thursday 9-6:45; Friday 9-2:45 and Saturday 9-1:45.
Volunteer at Staunton Pride!
We Need Volunteers for Staunton Pride! Saturday, October 17, 2026. We could use some helping hands before, during, and after Staunton Pride at Gypsy Hill Park on Oct. 17. Sign up using the button.
There will also be a meet and greet with Rev. Gail at Emmanuel Church in the downstairs Fellowship Hall from 10am-11am. If you can't make it to the meet and greet, Gail will also be at the Pride Festival. Please stop by and say hello!
Saturday, October 17th