Climate in the Pulpit
October 12
Sunday Worship Service
10 AM Blended service
The community risk for Howard County is low again. Masks are welcomed but not required.
We Believe!
Emmanuel UMC embraces Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and we affirm that all persons are of sacred worth. We believe that every human being is created and gifted by God; therefore every human being is invited to be part of our church.
We welcome into our fellowship, membership, and leadership, all people, regardless of age, economic reality, education, ethnicity, faith history, family structure, gender identity, nationality, disability, race, sexual orientation, and life experience.
You Are Welcome Here!
We invite into our fellowship, membership, and leadership, all people, regardless of age, economic reality, education, ethnicity, faith history, family structure, gender identity, nationality, disability, race, sexual orientation, and life experience.
Bible Study w/ Pastor Sam
Mondays at 10-11AM in person or via zoom from 7-8PM.
Zoom Meeting ID:
Meeting ID: 839 2714 3576
Passcode: 554934
Our study of Fear of the Other: No Fear in Love by William Willimon is almost over!
Chapter 5 will be discussed on October 13
Next Bible Study
Mondays, October 20-November 3
Kingdom Dreams and Violent Realities: Reflections on gun violence from Micah 4:1-4 from Church & Society
This three-session Bible study is based on Micah 4:1-4 and addresses gun violence as a spiritual and moral issue. (See Becky for a free copy!) Join us at 10AM in the Ministry Center or at 7PM via Zoom!
Pride at Merriweather
Join our Emmanuel family in celebrating our sponsorship of the annual Howard County Pride Celebration on October 12. From 11am to 5pm Emmanuel will be hosting a booth where we will be offering activities, support, and encouragement to Pride participants.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-Sign up here if interested
Please contact Donna Meoli for more information or questions. eumcyouth@eumclaurel.org
A Message From Casa
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a CASA member, father, and union worker, was torn from his Maryland home and family by ICE – despite a standing court order explicitly protecting him from removal to El Salvador. Kilmar is a husband and father of three US citizen children. He was building a life when ICE disappeared him into a Salvadoran prison, calling it an “administrative error” that the Trump regime has now turned into a criminal case against Kilmar. Please join us in a rally to support Kilmar and others against whom ICE has acted unjustly. Thank you for continuing to stand with Kilmar, Jennifer, their family, and the thousands of CASA members who are leading the charge against Trump and his Administration’s heinous, xenophobic policies.
👥Who: Kilmar’s family and allies
❔What: Rally and press conference in support of Kilmar
📍Where: United States District Court for the District of Maryland – 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
🗓️When: Monday, October 6th at 8:30 AM
Upcoming Events
We’re collecting donations for the LARS Food Pantry. This month’s requested item is plain white rice.
Please bring your donations on Sundays and place them in the collection container located inside the front entrance.
Thank you for supporting our neighbors in need!
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