Three things I look for in a church:

> A community that values worship for
its own sake. People that love God seek
a way to express it easily and joyfully.
> Parish community life. If we find no way to connect outside the sanctuary, worship life becomes mere ritual.
> Physical structure. I love the warmth, and antiquity of village style stone structures.

Why Emmanuel fits me:

My first visit to Emmanuel reached deep in my soul. I have always been an Episcopalian; I love the Liturgy and the beautiful hymns. But worship had become
routine. At Emmanuel, the worship experience went beyond this. It was a community that worshipped deeply -
to me it was palpable. It is also a community of fellowship that goes beyond the service and coffee hour.

There is so much room for all of us to participate. No one, myself included, would ever have thought that I would grow in my faith to a degree that I would become a Vestry member, a Sr. Warden, a member of the choir, a crucifer, a chalice bearer, a lector, deliver a homily, lead morning prayer, participate in extracurricular worship activities and spend time with friends made at Church.

Emmanuel....with God, helps me understand that life is good!

e-mail Terry

Three things I look for in a church:

> It’s inviting, welcoming, inclusive
and spiritually nurturing
> It’s scaled on a personal level,
where everyone can know your name
> It’s close to home

Why Emmanuel fits me:

It fulfils my “top 3” criteria, but more importantly it is very supportive of including my toddler son in all aspects of worship and fellowship.

The parish is very tolerant of letting kids be kids (), within reason and lets him share in the liturgy in his own way and at his own pace, so that it becomes a natural extension of our family life.

e-mail John

Three things I look for in a church:

> Spiritual comfort
> A welcoming community
> A place where I could experience
God's love

Why Emmanuel fits me:

What brought me and my dog to Emmanuel was the blessing of the animals, Feast of St. Francis. My life had changed in a big way and I was looking for a place where I could find peace and comfort. I found just what I was looking for at Emmanuel.

It was the right place at the perfect time. A door was opened and when I walked inside, I was welcomed and given kindness. Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts.

If you want to experience God's love, come to Emmanuel.

e-mail Cathy