emmanuel church in partnership with st paul's efford
local community
young people
toddler tunes
Monday afternoons in school term time sees local parents, carers and tiny toddlers, joining together in church for friendship, support, play, fun, refreshments, dancing and actions to songs. A great time to meet new friends and support one another.
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midweek monthly madness
A themed after school fun hour in the church hall together for primary school aged children where they can park their parents for tea & cake and join their friends in the theme related activities. Past themes have included Dr. Who, Star Wars, Sonic, Harry Potter, Pirates and Narnia!
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holiday club
A massive undertaking each year, enjoyed by children and leaders alike. Crushed temporarily by Covid and now making its return, a themed week at the end of summer term for around 120 Primary School aged children and around 50 helper-leaders of one kind or another. Once described as Emmanuel's Disney Land. The difference being ours is to share the reality and adventure of following Jesus.
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The Treat!
At Halloween, evening of Trick or Treat, we offer to our younger community and parents, a fun-filled hall of pumpkins, lasers, mazes, smoke, hot dogs and blazing light. All to celebrate The Light of the World rather than the world of darkness. No tricks, just the treat!
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scouts and guides
Attached to our church and meeting in our church hall, our Scouting and Guides groups meet weekly.
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School
Assemblies
Each week, one of our clergy take an assembly at Compton CofE VC Primary School which forms a regular contact with the children who often use our church building for various events. The School are always happy to help advertise our children's events.
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After School Club
Each Wednesday, after school assembly, our children's worker leads a Christian after school club.
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Child Contact
Child Contact
Child Contact, run twice a month, is an Emmanuel initiative led by members of the congregation and local community to enable parents, otherwise separated by court ruling, to meet under supervision.
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It is the only place they can do this for free in Plymouth.
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Food Ministry
St Paul's Food Aid
Our sister church, St Paul's Efford, run a year-round larder for their surrounding community. Also, at Christmas, they distribute 60-70 hampers of festive food. Emmanuel participates in this ministry by collecting food in church and from outlets in the City.
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Seniors
care home ministry
There are many residential care homes in the parish. While clergy visit individuals, members of the congregation form teams to conduct simple services during the year and carol services around Christmas.
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Tea break
A weekly Friday afternoon opportunity for local seniors to meet in our church hall over tea and cake, hear a speaker, participate in various activities, and sometime go on local trips together. Great for them, great for the church to engage with local commmunity.
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Craft and chatter
On Monday mornings, meeting in the church Oval Room from 11.30am for craft and chatter! Bring your hobby, whatever it is, sit round the table and chat.
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strawberry tea
An annual favourite towards the end of summer - an open house at the home of one of our congregation. Details will appear in the weekly notice sheet.
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events
Social Calendar
One of the aspirations of our church is to be one big family. Our Social Calendar is available on a tri-fold card in church. It has events every month which variously suit every age and stage of life!
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You're welcome at everything, whoever you are!
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Fairs
Each year we hold summer (June) and Christmas (November) fairs. An opportunity to engage with and serve our local community, and normally to raise some funds for missions we sponsor.
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Dickensian
As Christmas approaches, we spend a family Friday Dickensian evening in the church grounds singing carols, sipping glühwein, playing games and welcoming Father Christmas. Another chance to engage with and serve our local community.
