Pastoral Caregivers Offer a ministry of listening and presence. They represent the servant ministry we all share in our baptism. By undertaking study and training in pastoral skills and by offering their time intentionally to this ministry, they serve as an extension of the work of the staff. Together with the clergy they are ready to be with you in time of illness, accident, special stress, loneliness, death and bereavement, or when facing crucial decisions. Confidentiality is observed.
Parish members volunteer to serve as ombudsmen for families when a member is on deployment.
The responsibility of the Parish Life Commission is to promote and provide opportunity for Christian fellowship at Emmanuel. These opportunities are spread throughout the week . The Commission seeks to involve as many people as possible in the various facets of parish life and to encourage newcomers to take an active part in the life of Emmanuel. Groups and activities under Parish Life include Crafters, Sunday Morning Coffee Hour, Parish Picnics, Graduates' Breakfast, Pot Luck Supper Club, Craft Fair, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Bishop's Reception, Dinner Dances and other social gatherings. This group helps the Vestry with the business of planning, setting policy and forming the vision for the the future.