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Diocesan Choir
Annoucing the formation of a diocesan choir for the upcoming ordination and consecration of The Rev. Karin MacPhail as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
Key Event Details​
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Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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Location: St. John’s, Roanoke.
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Service Time: 10:00 a.m.
Choir Participation & Registration
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Capacity: The choir is limited to 50 voices on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Music: Described as "straightforward and accessible," accompanied by organ, piano, brass, and flute.
Registration Window: Opens Monday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m. and closes Sunday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. (or when full).
Dealing with Dementia: A Family Caregiver Workshop
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Safe Church Class
Please note that this safe church training is a diocesan requirement for all Vestry members, key holders, those in leadership positions, and anyone working with children. If your certificate has expired, you will receive a direct email from Mitzi White. All interested members are also encouraged to attend to help protect our church community.
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email Mitzi White at mitziwh@gmail.com.
At Trinity on May 27 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
A light meal will be provided.
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Gibbs-Lotz Scholarship
J. Lewis Gibbs-Lotz Scholarships in memory of long-time rector, "Papa" Gibbs and his daughter, Josephine "Jo" Gibbs Lotz are available to communicants of Emmanuel and their children to further their education.
A communicant is defined by the Canons of the Church as:
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Having been baptized (Title I, Canon 16, Sect. 2)
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Is regular in participation in Sunday worship (Title II, Canon I and Title I, Canon 16, Sect. 2)
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Has received communion at least three times (unless for good cause prevented) in the past year (Title I, Canon 16, Sect. 3).
Contact the Church Office for an application form which must be filled out and returned to the office by:
June 1st
Alter Flowers Needed
Please consider offering to donate flowers in honor, in memory, or in thanksgiving for someone or something. Our new flower vendor, River Hill Gardens will provide flowers at $45/vase, a total of $90. If you have special requests for color or flower type, please contact Bev Coffman or Caitlin Long and we will try to accommodate your request.
We have covered all but 6 dates for the rest of the year! Let's keep the momentum going!
Grace House Update
Hard working Emmanuelites building a ramp on a mission trip to Grace House a few weeks ago. Many thanks to Jim Echols, our fearless leader and also to the Emmanuel Mission and Outreach team and church members who helped fund our materials. Good people were served by this ramp.
Mark your calendars for our next trip this coming October 5-9!