Emmanuel Gothic Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Episcopal Shield

300 W. Frederick St.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-8172
emmanuelstaunton@mindspring.com

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Sunday schedule

  • 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:30 a.m. Adult Choir (Chancel)
  • 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Memorial Hall);
    Children's Sunday School (Dining Room)
  • 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II;
    Nursery Care available (ages 0-5)

Church Web sites:

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Virginia Episcopal Church U.S.A. NEW! PAX youth group Our old website

Our affiliate:

Stuart Hall School

Above our altar is this stained glass window, which has just been removed and will be restored.

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Parish News

Pentecost Sunday

Emmanuel welcomed the Rt. Rev. A. Heath Light, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, where he served from 1979 until 1996. Since it was also Mother's Day, the men of Emmanuel took charge of putting together a reception lunch in the Bishop's honor after the service. Thanks to Russ Warren for taking on this task.

Rogation Sunday

The children of Emmanuel took a lead role in the celebration of Rogation Sunday, which is the traditional day for asking God's blessings at the end of Easter season. They led the procession, performed songs, and put on a play with the theme that there are many people who deserve thanks for the food we eat: parents, grocers, bakers, millers, and farmers -- and for the sun and rain without which no life would be possible. After the service, the congregation enjoyed a fine sunny day for cookies and lemonade on the lawn outside. Thanks to Gena Adams, Mary Evans Lott, and Musical Director Sarah Grove-Humphries for coordinating this memorable event.

Rogation Day play

ABOVE: A small sample of scenes in the video of the Rogation Day service, which will be available soon. More photos can be seen on the Photo gallery page.

Stained glass window under repair

The stained glass window above the altar was removed on Tuesday, February 19, and will be restored over the next few months by Raynal Studios, www.raynalstudios.com. See the Photo gallery page.

Parish newsletter:

Our newsletter Emmanuel Messenger is now published on a quarterly basis: in November, February, May, and August. Those who do not have a hard copy may download the newsletter, in Portable Document Format (PDF), which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software, which is free. Just click on the link below:

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