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Stewardship 2027
Thank you to everyone who has returned a 2027 pledge card! These commitments help the Vestry prepare our budget and sustain Emmanuel's ministries. As of November 12th, we have received 37 pledges, compared to 57 last year.
If you haven't yet returned yours, please do so within the next week or two. Remember that a pledge is a non-binding expression of intention, and we are grateful for whatever you are able to commit.
Need a pledge card? Contact Caitlin at 540-886-8172 or submit your pledge online at www.emmanuelstaunton.org. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
Join the Book Group
Join the Emmanuel Book Group every Thursday afternoon in the Smith Room at 2pm. We are presently reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Everyone is welcome!
Advent Wreath Making Workshop
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
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Bring your homemade holiday baked goods, handmade crafts, and unique creations to share! Enjoy a warm cup of coffee while browsing and shopping local treasures. All proceeds and donations will directly support a local charity (specific charity to be announced soon)—come shop for a great cause and celebrate the season with us.
December 13th 11:45 - 3:00
4th Annual
WARM Blessings
Come share your blessings on the WARM 2026–2027 Cold Weather Shelter, with all proceeds benefiting WARM (Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry). The evening features dinner, a sweets and treats silent auction, and music by members of the Schola Cantorum of Waynesboro.
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Tickets may be obtained for $70.00 per person by calling 540-649-0439
First Baptist Church located at 301 W. Wayne Avenue in Waynesboro
Sunday, November 22, 5:00 - 8:00
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.
Winter Market
Join us for the Winter Market at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Frederick & Washington Streets in Staunton, VA) every Saturday from January 9 through March 27, 9:00 AM to noon. Browse a wide variety of local goods—including fresh veggies, meats, fruits, cheese, breads, jams, and treats, even coffee and hot breakfast foods!
Mission and Outreach Activities
November 1: Welcome Soup Cook off for new rector; free will donation for Rector's Discretionary Fund; prize for the best chef.
November 15: Mary Jane's Mini-market - Say Cheese! Free-Will donations will go to Mission and Outreach budget for a donation to a local charity.
December 13: Holiday Bazaar Bring your holiday baked goods, crafts, etc. and enjoy coffee while shopping; donations will go to a local charity, to be announced soon.