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We are now able to accept Offerings and Donations by E-Transfer. If you have electronic banking set up through your bank, you can transfer funds to emmanuelchurch@eastlink.ca; no password is needed. To receive a receipt, please indicate if it is an Offering or a Donation in the comment box, and include your name and address. If you are making a Memorial Donation, also include the name of the person the donation is in memory of.

Our Sunday morning worship services are at 8:00am (BCP) and 10:00 am (BAS with music and livestreaming). We are continuing to stream our worship services on this site and plan to continue indefinitely. We have posted the liturgies we're using under our "livestreaming" category in the bar above if you wish to follow along as you watch and participate more fully.

We as a church community remain committed to caring for one another, as always. Our methods might change, but the loving care remains. As our situation and our guidelines shift constantly, I have every confidence in your creativity in finding ways to care for one another.

I pray for you all and I know you pray for each other. God bless you all and know that you are loved! Big (virtual) hugs to all.

We, the parish family of Emmanuel Anglican Church, in Spryfield, Nova Scotia, have been faithfully serving this community since 1853.

Along with our worship services each Sunday, we are home to an outlet of Feed Nova Scotia, Brownie groups, Narcotic Anonymous and a very popular YMCA exercise program (Forever Young).

Come in, come in and sit down,
You are a part of the family!
We are lost and we are found
And we are a part of the family!

We welcome all to worship with us on Sundays:
8am Holy Communion (BCP) and 10am Holy Eucharist (BAS)
10am- Sunday School (from September to May)

The 4th Sunday of every month we have a Family Eucharist at 10am, with the young people taking part in the service that is a more informal form of the liturgy and features contemporary music.

This service is followed by a time of fellowship

In The Parish

Monday November 10...... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)

Tuesday November 11..... Lest We Forget
6:30pm N/A (Upper Hall)

Wednesday November 12.... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)
6:30pm N/A (Upper Hall)

Thursday November 13..... 6:00pm Dinner Theatre Practice

Friday November 14..... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)

Saturday November 15... 10:00am Choir Practice (Church)

Sunday November 16..... Pentecost 23
8:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Holy Eucharist (Live Streamed) Fellowship Time

Monday November 17...... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)
1:00pm Mother's Union (Upper Hall)
6:30pm Guides (Upper Hall)

Tuesday November 18..... 6:30pm N/A (Upper Hall)

Wednesday November 19... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)
6:30pm N/A (Upper Hall)

Thursday November 20.....

Friday November 21..... 10:00am YMCA Forever Fit (Upper Hall)
Set Up For Concert (Church)

Saturday November 22.... 10:00am Choir Practice (Church)
10:00am Line Dancing (Upper Hall)
6:30pm Trevor Phillips Concert (Church)

Sunday November 23.... Reign Of Christ/Parish Anniversary
8:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Holy Eucharist (Live Streamed)
Shared Lunch In Upper Hall

Announcements

Easter Memorials were made to Emmanuel Church

in loving memory of:

Robert Patterson, Gordon Durnford, Raymond Wilkie, Bonnie Lohnes, Joan Schnare, Gerald and Gladys Wilkie, Betty Bowdridge, Ron Smith, Robert “Butch” Smith, Douglas Parsons, Kim Parsons, Emily and Hebert Hill, Donna Hill, Herbert, George, and Harvey Hill, Shirley Richey, David Richey, James (Uncle Jim) Richey, Donald, Caroline, and William Brushett, Mark and Beth Anne Kirby

Easter Memorials were made to Emmanuel Cemetery

in loving memory of:

Art and Mable Whitehead, Heather Whitehead, René Quigley, Sid and Laura Kidston, Dorothy and Ken Brundage, John Backman, Terry Drysdale

Volunteers Needed: Are you interested in getting a bit more involved.

Many of our committees need some new members, Spiritual Development, Property, Cemetery. We are also looking for some new servers and new people to help with our phone calling ministry. These are opportunities for you to learn some new skills, make new friends, and help the church. If there is something else you’d like to do, speak to Rev. Michelle. New ideas are always welcome.

Food Bank: With new clients every week and a total of 224 monthly clients, the Food Bank is in need of food or money donations. We are going to make another food tower in the church during May. We need anything, especially peanut butter, crackers, any kind of pasta, cookies, Kraft Dinner, soup, pasta sauce, rice, juice (non-refrigerated), cereal, canned beans in sauce, tuna, hygiene products (but not drugs). Actually everything. Please help as you are able and feel free to spread the word to your neighbours. Drop off Sunday morning or Tuesday morning before 11 am. We also need bags to carry the food, jars for pickles. Thanks! Feel free to share this to your Facebook groups.

Mission to Seafarer’s Shoebox Campaign: The staff and volunteers at Mission to Seafarers attempt to meet the practical, emotional, medical, and spiritual needs of the thousands of seafarers who visit Halifax on hundreds of ships every year. The challenge they face is how to best minister to people of many different cultures and faiths who are facing overwhelming physical, cultural and social isolation. Mothers’ Union is again initiating the “Shoe Box Campaign” for the Mission to Seafarers so we can help their ministry. Last year, Mission to Seafarers packed and delivered 1004 shoeboxes. A box will be in the Narthex with lists of items that are needed. The most needed items are shampoo, body wash, shaving foam and deodorant, but all items are greatly appreciated. Deadline for donations is Dec 14th. Thank you!!

Children’s Choir: The children’s choir is preparing a special Advent musical, “Let’s Go to Bethlehem,” to be presented on December 14. We’d love some help bringing Bethlehem to life! If you can assist with set design or decorations, please speak with Treena.

Christmas Bazaar: Our Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday December 6th, from 10:00am -1:00pm. There will be a soup luncheon with rolls and dessert for $15. We will have the very popular bake table, as well as a Christmas table, a cake bingo, a basket raffle, and maybe a few surprises. Donations of baked goods and items for the Christmas table are needed. If you would like to help, please speak to Sarah Durnford at 902 406-9423.

Anniversary Service: On Sunday November 23rd, we will celebrate the 172nd Anniversary of Emmanuel Spryfield. There will be a shared lunch in the Hall following the 10am service. Bring your favourite food to share as we enjoy fellowship and a meal together. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Fundscrip: The next order date for Fundscrip is Sunday Nov. 30. The gift cards will be available the following Sunday. This will be the final order before Christmas.

FOOD BANK

Upcoming Community Events

Nov. 22,
2025

Introduction to Line Dancing: Get ready to have some fun! Introduction to Line Dancing with instructor Janice is back. Event will be held in the hall on Saturday November 22nd, 10:00 -11:30am. The cost is $10. There will be a canteen available for water and treats.

Nov. 23,
2025

Anniversary Service: On Sunday November 23rd, we will celebrate the 172nd Anniversary of Emmanuel Spryfield. There will be a shared lunch in the Hall following the 10am service. Bring your favourite food to share as we enjoy fellowship and a meal together. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Dec. 6,
2025

Christmas Bazaar: Our Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday December 6th, from 10:00am -1:00pm. There will be a soup luncheon with rolls and dessert for $15. We will have the very popular bake table, as well as a Christmas table, a cake bingo, a basket raffle, and maybe a few surprises. Donations of baked goods and items for the Christmas table are needed. If you would like to help, please speak to Sarah Durnford at 902 406-9423.

FOOD BANK

The food bank is in need of pasta, kraft dinner and soups. Any non-perishables would be greatly appreciated. Any donations is greatly appreciated. Also with the Holiday Season approaching we are looking for volunteers to help with the Christmas boxes, any help is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers

We are always in need of volunteers to help out in various areas of the church.

Church Choir

Our organist and choir are always happy to welcome new members. Anyone wishing to join the church choir can attend practices which are held every Saturday morning at 10:00am in the church.