This time is not our usual, so remember...AFTER the 10 am service, find your way to the parish hall! The book is an illustrated biography of Pauli Murray.

GUEST AUTHOR

Please join us next Sunday, June 11 after the 10 am service at 11:15 for a special presentation from Mrs. Debbie Nelson Linck. Mrs. Nelson Linck is a former kindergarten teacher, author, and fellow Episcopalian. She will discuss her book, Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People. This event is for ALL ages, and it's the perfect time to grab a friend or neighbor to enjoy learning from our special guest. Kid friendly snacks will be served.

Not familiar with Pauli Murray? She lived one of the most remarkable lives in the twentieth century.

To read more and see more photos, click here for a link to the diocesan page about this event.

WEAR ORANGE

Sunday, June 4 the streets of Webster Groves and Emmanuel's lawn were awash with orange. Thank you to all who helped organize, set-up, clean-up, man tables, watch kids, set up speakers, attend and spread the word.

Churches Together for Justice had signs available, organized speakers and information tables and we thank them for all they did to bring attention to Gun Violence. #Together we can end Gun Violence.

If you'd like to know more about Churches Together for Justice, contact Clark Hotaling, Margaret Rowe or Allison Williams.

#Think, Pray, ACT

Click here for EEC Pride page.

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH

Check out the new page on our website for EEC Pride. On that page you will find a video by Bishop Deon (shown here too!) along with resource materials that includes books, articles and informational videos.

One of the questions our baptismal covenant asks...

Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

People: I will, with God's help.

Some of the rules:

• Have fun, no swearing, no fighting!!
• Games are 6 innings long!

SOFTBALL ANYONE?

Hey, y'all! Ready for softball fun? Here's the schedule for Friday and Saturday at Tower Grove Park...

Friday 6-8 pm Field 4

Emmanuel v. Advent

Saturday 9 am Game 1 Field 4

Emmanuel v. St. John's

Saturday 11 am Game 2 Field 5

Emmanuel v. Christ Church Cathedral

Go EEC! It's not just the score, it's a whole lot more!!

Meet new people, get to know other churches in the diocese!

But a win would be cool!

Click here for a video from 2022 by KMOV about the camp and its importance to the community.

CAMP SUNSPLASH!

It's camp time again this year Emmanuel will assist Camp SunSplash with financial help to buy a metal container to store their supplies and with a VBS day. Kathleen Martin is our liaisons with camp founder, Velma Bailey who is a true miracle worker!

The camp, located in north city at Fairgrounds Park, runs M-F, 8 am to 6 pm June 12 through August 18 and provides much needed support to families in St. Louis City.

VBS day (organized by Katie Gregston) is Tuesday, June 13 and will allow the kids to rotate through stations including creating, snacks, experiment, serve and play, all faith based.

COME ONE, COME ALL!

Mark your calendars for VBS August 7th-10th from 9:00 until 12:00. Originally, we planned to attend VBS at Christ Lutheran in June. We recently learned that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Christ Lutheran is unable to host. So, we pivoted, and we're hosting a "Service Circus" VBS where we'll focus on what we can do to help others. More details soon! Please invite friends and family!

CHALICE BEARERS

During the height of the Covid pandemic, communion at Emmanuel was suspended. We have reinstated communion, but have not used the common cup.

This fall, we’re planning to once again use the common cup, and we’ll need chalice bearers to help us. Please contact Katie Gregston if you would like to explore your place in this ministry.

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Isaiah 58 Ministries is hosting a Juneteenth Freedom Celebration with free BBQ, an ice cream truck, live entertainment, educational booths, cool crafts and lots more. The event will be held indoors if inclement weather occurs.

Check out this pic of our own, Peg Cooper, volunteering at Isaiah 58!