Emmanuel Anglican Church

09/01/2026

Welcome to the "Season of Creation"! Each year from September 1 to October 4, the worldwide Christian family unites for a celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special time to celebrate God as Creator, and to acknowledge that, as followers of Christ, we share a common call to care for Creation. The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Living Water” is based on Ezekiel 47:9,12, which offers a powerful vision of hope and healing. Set amidst exile and loss, the image of living water flowing from God’s sanctuary reveals divine healing that renews land, water, biodiversity, and human responsibility towards all of creation. The symbol depicts water flowing from the Temple of God, at first a tiny stream that grows deeper and deeper; as it does, it brings life to dead areas and restores fertility to damaged ecosystems. Through living water comes healing, but in order to receive new life, we too must step into the water and become part of God’s river of life, and also take part in the healing of creation.

07/11/2026

...in anticipation of hearing the 'Parable of the Sower' as the Gospel reading during our service tomorrow (Sunday July 12th) at 9 AM, here is a story which is credited to Anthony de Mello, a Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, writer, and public speaker originally from India...

"A woman dreamed that she walked into a shop in the mall and, to her surprise, found God behind the counter. "What do you sell here?" she asked. "Everything your heart desires," said God. Hardly daring to believe what she was hearing, the woman decided to ask for all the best things a human being could wish for. "I want peace of mind, and love, and happiness, and wisdom, and freedom from fear," she said. Then, as an afterthought, she added, "Not just for me, but for everyone" God smiled, "I think you've got me wrong, dear," God said. "We don't sell fruits here. Only seeds.''

07/09/2026

One of our parishioners - Mary McNeill - will be participating in the "Great Cycle Challenge Canada" in August 2026 to raise funds to help fight kids' cancer. For learn more about this challenge and to follow Mary's progress in August, please check out her page here:

Mary McNeill is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please sponsor Mary now to end childhood cancer and save little lives. View Mary's fundraising page!

07/08/2026

Rev Susan just been made aware that fake texts and emails have been sent out using her name, requesting folks to purchase gift cards or to help with a sensitive issue. These were *not* sent by her, or from her email account or phone number. Please do *not* respond to or forward the fake messages or do what they request. Thanks! 🙏

06/10/2026

Please note - there will be no 9 AM service on Sunday June 14th at Emmanuel Arnprior, since we have been invited to worship with our siblings in Christ at St Paul's Anglican Church in Renfrew (96 Argyle St S) at 11 AM. If you are in the area, please join us there instead!

06/10/2026

06/06/2026

We had such a good turnout so early that all the plants🪴have already found new homes 😲 Thank you for visiting us at Emmanuel - and please check out other Big Give events around town today!!

06/04/2026

Emmanuel Anglican Church is all ready for "The Big Give 2026"! Sat June 6th from 9 AM-1 PM, rain 🌧 or shine 🌞 We have ~100 plants to give away at 287 Harrington St - here's just a sampling...

06/01/2026

Please join us Sat Jun 6th (9 AM-1 PM) for the 'Big Give' - we look forward to seeing you and to sharing our love of creation with you!