MOTHERING SUNDAY MUSIC

On Mother's Day this Sunday, May 14th, we welcome harp player Sonja Westberg to our 10 am service. Sonja has prepared fantastic solo pieces for the occasion and will also accompany the choir in singing a special offertory anthem. The choir will be joined by our very own mezzo-soprano soloist Lauren Romano and Emmanuel's 'cellist-in-residence' Silas Garrett.

CALLING ALL YOUTH!

Registration is now open for our LifeWise Mission Trip! Rising 6th graders and older are invited to serve and sleep at LifeWise StL and the Urban Forum housing. We'll arrive the evening of Monday, June 19th, and we'll leave the afternoon of June 21. Click this link for more details and email Katie with any questions. There is no fee for Emmanuel youth! Registration deadline is May 31!

REGISTER HERE

JOIN THE BOOK CLUB

Our Monday night book club invites you to join them! They meet at 7:00 pm at church on the following dates.

May 22: Circe

June 26: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

July 24: And the Mountains Echoed 

August 28:  The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America 

September 25: The Reunion 

October 23: Killers of a Certain

Age 

ALTAR FLOWERS

Lent is over, Easter is past, and the altar is ready for anyone in the parish to add flowers. Parishioners who wish to donate Sunday flowers as memorials, celebrations, thanksgivings or special occasions can reserve the date by using this online link. If you are not techy, you may email Peg Cooper, administrator of the Flower Guild. Contributions can also be made to the Flower Fund at any time via the website: Click on: Mission - Ministry - Within our Church - Flower Guild.

PENTECOST SERVICE

Can you speak a language other than English? We're looking for folx to read in a variety of languages during the 10:00 am service on May 28. You'll receive the passage ahead of time, so you can practice if you're rusty! If you can help, please contact Katie.

SAVE A LIFE!

If you'd like to learn how to operate an AED or perform CPR on infants, children, and adults, please join us on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 until 12:00.

The cost is $65 per person. If costs are prohibitive, please let us know. Ages 10 and up are welcome to train. (a great idea for teens planning to babysit this summer) Email Katie to sign up. Contact Katherine Ziegler (314-961-3327) with questions.

WRHM TRIVIA NIGHT

Is your brain loaded with useless information? Join us for the Webster Rock Hill Ministries trivia night this Friday (May 12) Doors open at 6:15. Cost is covered by Emmanuel. Let Katie Gregston know if you'd like to play. 8 spots remain!!

ECM WALKATHON

The annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes will be Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 to 12:00 at SLU. Enjoy food, music, and prizes! Episcopal City Mission believes that children are more than their worst mistake. Adults are $25, children are $10. Register on Facebook

or call 314-436-3545.

GUN SAFETY

On June 4th, Emmanuel is collaborating with Churches Together for Justice to support Wear Orange/Gun Violence Prevention Sunday. We are looking for a couple members who can help with plans. The event has lead organizers, but more helping hands are needed. Please contact Allison Williams or Katie Gregston if you can help. An informative clip about gun violence is linked here.