At Emmanuel, our heartbeat is to be “a light for the city”—reflecting the hope, love, and life of Jesus into our local community. Whether you have been part of our family for decades or are just looking in from the outside, you will know that a healthy community is one that constantly pauses to listen, dream, and align its heart with God's direction. Right now, Emmanuel is entering an exciting new season filled with fresh potential, significant new horizons, and key moments

If you joined us at Emmanuel this past Sunday, you would have felt a definitive theme blowing through our church family. In the morning, Robin opened up the Scriptures to explore the beautiful, sometimes daunting topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the evening, we took a deep dive into the gift of prophecy—demystifying it, stripping away the sensationalism, and spending some holy, high-grace time simply practising listening to God for one another. One of the great highl

The Bells of Emmanuel Church and the Joy of Bell Sunday The bells of Emmanuel Church have been part of the soundscape of the area for more than a century, calling people to worship, marking moments of celebration, and reminding our community of God’s enduring presence. As we mark Bell Sunday, it feels especially fitting to reflect on the story, beauty, and ministry of our much‑loved bells. A Gift of Craftsmanship and History Our tower, completed in 1897, was designed to house

A summary of the sermon - 26th April 2026 Bp Tim reflects on powerful experiences of the Holy Spirit, beginning with visits to a Pentecostal church in Birmingham led by two women with striking ministries—one a street preacher, the other focused on deliverance and the Spirit’s power. A vivid moment is recalled where a drug addict was transformed within minutes—delivered, converted, speaking in tongues, and preparing for baptism—raising the central question: is the Holy Spirit