Emmanuel AME Church

06/21/2026

FOURTH OF JULY ROAD CLOSURES 🚨

Starting at 9:00 p.m. of July 4, 2026, the following roads and intersections will be closed:

* River Road at Gordon Street will be closed other than traffic exiting Pratt Park until traffic is completely cleared from the park.
* The intersection of Kings Highway and Chatham Heights Road, as well as Chatham Lane and Chatham Heights Road, for the entirety of the fireworks display.
* The intersection of Chatham Drive and River Road will be closed for the entirety of the fireworks display, but access to Pratt Park BEFORE River Road up until that point.
* Chatham Bridge will be shut down completely from 9:00 p.m. until traffic is completely cleared.

Traffic exiting Pratt Park will ONLY be able to make a left-hand turn towards Route 3.

NO PEDESTRIAN FOOT TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED ON RIVER ROAD.

When arriving and exiting, please follow police direction and proceed with caution. Let’s all make sure that everybody can enjoy family and fireworks as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary!

06/21/2026

A few highlights from the Third Sunday in June 2026. We were truly blessed as our Youth led us in worship, sharing their gifts throughout the service and Dr. Hood delivered a powerful word for Fathers.

06/21/2026

Welcome to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining our worship service. This is the day that Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3: 1-12 (NRSV)
Sermon Text: John 14:6; Luke 15:20; Romans 8:15
Sermon Topic: Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3: 1-12 (NRSV)
Sermon Text: John 14:6; Luke 15:20; Romans 8:15
Sermon Topic: A Father in a Broken World: What Jesus Revealed About His Father
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. PJ Hood

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Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. PJ Hood

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06/21/2026

Welcome to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining our worship service. This is the day that Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

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06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day, Pastor Gladney! Thank you for leading by example, serving with compassion, and demonstrating what it means to walk faithfully with God. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, joy, strength, and abundant favor as you pour into others. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Father's Day!

06/18/2026

06/14/2026

Please join us in celebrating Rev. Ashley Davis on his appointment as Pastor of Living Water AME Church in Stafford, Virginia. We thank God for this new chapter in ministry and pray for His continued guidance, wisdom, and blessings as Rev. Davis leads and serves the congregation.

06/14/2026

Welcome to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining our worship service. This is the day that Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

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06/07/2026

Welcome to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining our worship service. This is the day that Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 11: 23-34 (NRSV)
Sermon Text: Luke 7: 1-10
Sermon Topic: Just Speak the WORD
Preacher: Rev. Herman L. Gladney

Sermon Points: To just speak the WORD, we need to:
1. Make CONTACT with Jesus
2. Accept the COMPASSION of Jesus
3. Have CONFIDENCE in Jesus

https://emmanuelamech.com/

https://emmanuelamech.com/

06/07/2026

Welcome to Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thank you for joining our worship service. This is the day that Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

https://emmanuelamech.com/