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Christmas Table – Volunteer Roles This Christmas Day, we’re opening our doors for Christmas Table  — a festive meal for anyone who would otherwise be alone or in need of community. It’s a chance to share food, friendship, and the love of Jesus together after our 10:30am Holy Communion service. We’ll serve a starter at 12:30pm, followed by dinner and pudding in the church hall. To make it happen, we’re gathering a joyful team of volunteers to serve, cook, decorate, and clear up. Led by the Wardens and Rector, this will be a team effort full of laughter, service, and gratitude. Set-Up Team (Christmas Eve) Help us prepare the space for our guests on Christmas Eve! This team will set tables, decorate the hall, prepare place settings, and make sure everything is ready for a warm welcome on Christmas Day. Great for those who love to create a festive atmosphere and can spare a few hours on Christmas Eve. Kitchen Team (Christmas Day)   Join the heart of the operation! The kitchen team will help cook, plate up, and serve our Christmas meal — from starters at 12:30 to pudding. You’ll work closely with the wardens, Pam and Linda to make sure every guest is well fed and feels loved. A great role if you’re happy in the bustle of the kitchen and serving others with joy. Washing Up & Pack-Down Team (Christmas Day Afternoon) Once the feast is over, this team helps with the practical blessing of washing up, tidying, and resetting the space. It’s a behind-the-scenes act of service that keeps the day running smoothly and helps everyone head home with full hearts and a clean hall. Perfect for those who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and quietly making a big difference.

Come and be part of something special at Little Sparks  – our brand-new toddler group at Emmanuel! We’re looking for volunteers with a heart for children and families to help us create a safe, welcoming and fun space for little ones and their carers. By joining the team you won’t just be making the teas or setting out toys (though that matters too!) – you’ll be part of building relationships, offering kindness, and making parents and carers feel they belong. It’s a chance to share the love of Jesus in simple but powerful ways. What might you get out of helping?  Plenty of joy from little smiles and laughter. Encouragement from seeing families supported. New friendships with others on the team. And the deep satisfaction of knowing you’re planting seeds of faith and love that can grow into something lasting. Whether you’re a natural with toddlers, love chatting with adults, or just want to serve practically, we’d love to have you involved. Could you give a couple of hours on a weekday morning to help our youngest generation shine? Come and spark something wonderful with us. To find out more, click here  for the job description.

At Emmanuel Church, Plymouth, we believe Jesus is the light of the world, and our calling is to be a light for the city. A huge part of that calling is investing in our children and young people. The Talking Jesus  research shows that most people come to faith before the age of 18. That’s my story too. I came to faith in my teens through outstanding youth work, and it changed the direction of my whole life. That’s why these roles are so important to me personally, and to our church family. We’re now recruiting for two new part-time positions to strengthen our ministry with children and young people: ✨ Schools Worker (17.5 hrs p/w)  – to build on our partnerships with local schools, leading assemblies, supporting Christian groups, and helping children discover pathways into faith. ✨ Youth Worker (20 hrs p/w)  – to lead our youth ministry, disciple young people, and create opportunities for them to grow as confident followers of Jesus. These roles could remain separate, or, if the right candidate comes forward, they could be combined into one larger role. At Emmanuel, we believe ministry flourishes when the right people are in the right place. Building a strong team matters to us, and we’re committed to helping people thrive in the gifts God has given them. As part of my own commitment to children’s and youth ministry, I help lead a youth Bible study and take weekly assemblies at Compton Primary – and it’s a real joy to grow that ministry. We are not asking someone to work alone, but to join a team where children’s and youth work is at the heart of what we do together. With the right team members, we believe God is opening even more doors to reach children and young people across Plymouth. 👉 Could this be you, or someone you know? If you love Jesus, have a heart for children and young people, and want to be part of a church that seeks to be hungry, hopeful, and holy as a forward-looking church family – we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like an informal conversation, please do get in touch with Holly or myself.  peter.shaw@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk holly.martin@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk   To request the application pack and find out more, recruitment@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk   Applications Close 30th October 2025, Interviews Start 6th November 2025. Salary: £27k - £31k FTE

CHRISTMAS It's all about the Presence We’re taking a step back from the rush, noise, and glitter that so easily take centre stage in December. We invite you to pause and remember what truly matters, not the presents under the tree, but the presence of God among us, our community and family. In a world that often measures Christmas by what we buy or receive, we want to celebrate a deeper, quieter truth, that God’s greatest gift was not wrapped in paper, but in humanity. So this year, as we gather in worship, song, and community, we’re choosing to make space for wonder instead of worry, connection instead of consumption, and presence instead of presents. Senior Citizens Carols Friday 28th December 2:00pm Local Care Homes Join us as we Gather to Sing Carols & Hear about Christmas! Christmas Light Factory Thursday 4th December 3:30pm This month’s Light Factory brings the Christmas story to life with games, crafts, snacks, and discovering Jesus’ love in a whole new way. Sign up here All Age Christmas Celebration Sunday 14th December 10:30am DESC. Quiet Christmas Carols Sunday 21st December 6:30pm DESC. Midnight Communion Wednesday 24th December 11:15pm DESC. Christmas Table Thursday 25th December 12:30pm DESC. Create for Christmas Saturday 29th December 7:00pm Information Carols Around the Lamp Friday 5th December 6:00pm A joyful evening of carols, the Nativity story, mince pies, mulled wine, and festive fun for all ages, celebrating community and the hope of Jesus. Carol Service Sunday 14th December 6:30pm DESC. Nativity/Crib Wednesday 24th December 4:00pm DESC. Christmas Day Thursday 25th December 10:30am DESC. Sunday After Sunday 28th December 10:30am DESC

Our sermon series are more than just Sunday messages, they’re shared journeys of faith. SERIES SERMON Shared journeys of faith Our sermon series are more than just Sunday messages, they’re shared journeys of faith. Each series focuses on a key theme, Bible passage, or real-life question, explored together over several weeks. This approach helps us dig deeper into God’s Word, understand His truth more clearly, and live it out more fully in our everyday lives. Whether we’re walking through a book of the Bible verse-by-verse or exploring how the Gospel speaks into today’s challenges, our sermon series are designed to connect God’s timeless truth to your life here and now. Join us each week as we grow together as a community of believers, following Jesus and making Him known in Plymouth and beyond. In the Beginning November - December Exploring God’s plan from creation to promise, showing how He invites us into relationship, guides our steps, and calls us to hope, faith, and obedience. coming soon Jonah August 25 The book of Jonah isn’t just about a runaway prophet and a big fish, it’s about our struggles with obedience, compassion and God’s mission. view The Lord's Prayer September - October Focusing on a phrase of the prayer, showing how Jesus models worship, surrender, trust and hope for His followers view Humble June - August 25 A powerful and honest journey as we explore what it truly means to be a humble, healing, and hope-filled church community. view

Emmanuel Church, Plymouth. A light for the city. Join us for worship and community. WE ARE HIRING more info Services What's on A light for the City We are committed to being a visible and transformative presence in Plymouth, shining the hope of Christ into our community. Through worship, transformed lives, and compassionate outreach, we share His love and bring renewal to our city. vision LORD'S PRAYER Each week focuses on a phrase of the prayer, showing how Jesus models worship, surrender, trust and hope for His followers. sermon series ❤ STUDENTS We love to welcome students to our church community. info We’re Hiring – Schools Worker and Youth Worker At Emmanuel Church, Plymouth, we believe Jesus is the light of the world, and our calling is to be a light for the city. A huge part of... Peter Shaw Oct 1 2 min read Christmas Table 2025 Christmas Table – Volunteer Roles This Christmas Day, we’re opening our doors for Christmas Table — a festive meal for anyone who would... Emmanuel Oct 6 2 min read Add some light to our Little Sparks Come and be part of something special at Little Sparks – our brand-new toddler group at Emmanuel! We’re looking for volunteers with a... Emmanuel Oct 1 1 min read more posts SIGN UP Scan to download our Church Centre App to get the most out of Emmanuel