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📅 Tuesdays, Starting 13th Jan 2026 🕙 2:00pm - 4:00pm 📍 Emmanuel Church What's it all about ? What is Kintsugi Hope – A Journey of Healing and Hope Kintsugi Hope is a 10 week wellbeing journey that partners with churches across the UK to offer a safe, welcoming space where people can explore emotional, relational, and spiritual health. The name comes from the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with seams of gold. The idea is simple but powerful — when brokenness is mended with care, the scars become part of a new, more beautiful story. We believe many of us carry inner cracks — anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, loss — and these often isolate us from others. Kintsugi Hope offers community, compassion and honesty. Through weekly sessions of discussion, videos, prayer, reflection and simple activities, participants can begin to understand and accept themselves, learn tools for resilience, and walk towards hope and healing. Topics we explore include honesty, anxiety, depression, shame, anger, grief or loss, perfectionism, forgiveness, self-acceptance, healthy relationships and resilience. Whether you’ve known deep pain or are simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures, you are welcome here. You don’t need counselling credentials or a tidy past — just a willingness to take shelter in community and to trace the scars God is healing. We hope this could be part of our response as a church: naming suffering, offering connection, building hope. If you — or someone you know — would benefit from a space to be seen and heard, then Kintsugi Hope may be just that place. For more information, speak to Pippa or Kathryn .

The Well at Emmanuel: A space for encounter, restoration and mission Over fifty people recently stepped into The Well, a prayer space inspired by Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman in John 4. It was designed as a place to pause, breathe and meet the One who gives living water. The week finished with four hours of worship that carried us right up to midnight. The room included a simple well, a short film, space for confession and thanksgiving, creative prayer activities and moments of stillness. Everything was shaped to help people meet Jesus and to be sent out again with his hope for our city. People encountered peace. Some found fresh joy. Others experienced healing or a renewed desire to share Jesus with friends and neighbours. Below are some of the reflections written by those who came. The Well will open again next year. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or are simply curious, you are warmly invited to come and see. Trust him for everything because he is faithful. Release of emotions, letting go of past trauma. So much to take away. An oasis of peace, a wonderful hour with Christ. A wonderful time of allowing the Lord to speak to my heart. Would have loved to stay longer. A real feeling of renewing an acquaintance. A chance to let my burdens go. Great feeling of lightness now. Time with him. Went too quickly. Nothing in us is hidden to the Lord. Let your Spirit come. May we have the joy of the woman at the well to share you with others. It is such a blessing to be with Jesus. What a joy to be with the Lord and experience the peace and joy of his presence.  Please saturate me with your Holy Spirit. May I sprinkle your living water on everyone I meet. Challenged to be hungry to do what God wants, to be thirsty for more of him. To spend more time with Jesus like this, not just fitting him into my life as and when. May I be filled deeply with joy and streams of living water and to share more abundantly with those I meet. Thank you for reigniting my passion to bring loved ones to the foot of the cross. I speak the name of Jesus over them all. An hour of peace and communication with the Spirit. I broke out in tongues several times, Alleluia.  I will leave refreshed and inspired. Such a blessing, I could have spent much longer here. One thing that struck me: ‘his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and truth’. I could spend two hours here and still get more out of it.  An hour is not enough time to take in everything here. I will create my own well and go over everything in slow time.  What an amazing time. I could have taken several hours to go through the process. It is amazing. The Lord showed me that I was in a safe place to reveal a deep hurt, and I know he was listening and will address it.  I didn’t expect this hour to have such a profound effect on me. Thank you for this amazing opportunity. The Lord reminded me that my anxieties stem from spiritual thirst. I need to spend time at the well with Jesus more often. I have loved this experience. It is precious.  A wonderful time of peace and reflection. I feel safe and seen. A joy to take time to encounter God. I learned more about our relationship and what I need to do to continue my journey with him. A lovely time to sit and just be with the Lord. I am very thankful.  A valuable hour. I could have used more time. A blessing. I have been challenged to pray for those attending Christmas services that eyes may be opened to see and recognise Jesus as the Samaritan woman did. I felt the presence of Jesus. I was very tearful. I felt forgiven and peaceful.  Time for tears, hopefully seeing Jesus’ love more clearly. What a blessing. I could have stayed all day. A haven of peace. The Lord who loves me just as I am has shown me what I can be.  Good to spend quiet time reflecting on God’s goodness and faithfulness.  The Lord has shown me my deepest anxiety and lifted it from my shoulders onto his. A space for peace and healing, refreshing the soul and sending us out with new humility, hunger and hope in Jesus. Watch out for our next visit to The Well, pencilled in for the end of March 2026

As we celebrate the good new of Christ’s birth, how can we remember to care for God’s creation? Average carbon emissions for a person in the UK are 22kg per day but average Christmas Day emissions in UK are 513kg per person! ( The Guardian 24 th December 2024- interesting article if you want to read more: The average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day) Here are a few ideas of how we can reduce the impact of our celebrations on the planet. While some of them may seem like small changes, imagine the difference if our whole congregation committed to a less wasteful, greener Christmas! As a community, we can make a difference. Why not read through these tips,commit to trying a few of them this Christmas and encourage others to do the same! Decorations: A real tree is a greener option than a plastic tree. However, if you have an artificial tree try to use it for as many years as possible. If you need to get a fake tree, consider finding a second hand one rather than new. Could you buy a potted tree and keep it alive to use again next year? Or think about renting a tree which would return to the farm to be replanted ( Christmas Tree Rental Cornwall is a Newquay based tree renter). If buying a cut tree, think about buying from a local farm to reduce the miles the tree travels. The bonus is, these are often much fresher than garden centre trees and so last better. Think about using natural materials for decorations rather than plastics. Use LED Christmas lights as they use less energy. Limit the length of time lights are turned on. Think about plastic free or refillable Christmas Crackers. Presents: Think of creative gift ideas such as hand made, baked goods, gifts of experiences. Look for ethical shops or local producers. Consider reducing gift giving, such as arranging a secret Santa in the family or giving a present to the whole family not one to each individual. Arrange activities together rather than gifts - presence not presents. Think about vintage and second hand presents. Wrapping: Wrapping is a big contributor to Christmas waste. Avoid foil or sparkly gift wrap as it cannot be recycled. Think about reusing gift bags, decorating existing packaging rather than rewrapping, using fabric to wrap gifts. Try paper tape or twine to fasten parcels, instead of plastic cellotape which prevents recycling. Recycle as much as possible. Food: A typical Christmas dinner produces between 5-20kg emissions per person, which is like adding an extra day of emissions per person! Most of this is due to raising and transporting the meat eaten with the meal. Ways to reduce this include: Buy local food where possible. Could you have fewer dishes for Christmas dinner? Could you try a plant based alternative for some of your holiday meals? Plan ahead to use leftover food for meals after Christmas. Happy Christmas!

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. view 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

Considered a foundation for faith, this series reveals God’s design for creation, humanity’s purpose, and His unfolding plan to restore relationship and blessing through His presence. IN the beginning Sermon series November 2nd - December 21st, 2025 This 7-week sermon series journeys through the opening chapters of Genesis, tracing God’s design, humanity’s calling, and His unfolding plan of redemption. From creation and fall to covenant and promise, we discover how God’s purposes have always been to dwell with His people and bring blessing to the world. As Advent approaches, the series points us toward the fulfilment of these promises in Christ, the One through whom new creation begins. In the Beginning: Gods Temple Sunday 2nd November Creation is more than a beginning — it’s God establishing His dwelling among us. The world is His temple, filled with His presence and goodness. The Broken Image Sunday 16th November Sin distorts God’s design and fractures our relationship with Him and one another. Yet even in our failure, God’s mercy begins to break through. A World Washed, A Promise Kept Sunday 30th November The flood brings both judgment and renewal. God’s covenant with Noah reminds us of His faithfulness a promise of grace that endures Blessing begins with a Call Sunday 21st December God’s call to Abram begins a new story of blessing for all nations. Through one man’s faith, we glimpse the unfolding plan that leads to Jesus. Dust and Breath: Human Calling Sunday 9th November Formed from dust yet filled with God’s breath, we are made to bear His image. Our calling is to steward creation and reflect His glory in all we do. Where is Your Brother? Sunday 23rd November Cain and Abel’s story reveals how sin spreads through envy and violence. God calls us back to responsibility, compassion, and reconciliation. Scattered to be Gathered Sunday 7th December At Babel, humanity’s pride leads to scattering. Yet God’s heart is to gather His people again, uniting them under His name and purpose.

Emmanuel Church, Plymouth. A light for the city. Join us for worship and community. CHRISTMAS 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 Christmas It's More Than Stuff 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. more info in the beginning Each week explores how God’s story unfolds from creation to covenant, revealing His desire to dwell with His people and preparing our hearts to see His promises fulfilled in Christ. sermon series ❤ STUDENTS We love to welcome students to our church community. info Kintsugi Hope 📅 Tuesdays, Starting 13th Jan 2026 🕙 2:00pm - 4:00pm 📍 Emmanuel Church What's it all about ? What is Kintsugi Hope – A Journey of Healing and Hope Kintsugi Hope is a 10 week wellbeing journey that partners with churches across the UK to offer a safe, welcoming space where people can explore emotional, relational, and spiritual health. The name comes from the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with seams of gold. The idea is simple but powerful — when brokenness is me Pippa Brown Dec 3 1 min read The Well at Emmanuel: A space for encounter and restoration The Well at Emmanuel: A space for encounter, restoration and mission Over fifty people recently stepped into The Well, a prayer space inspired by Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman in John 4. It was designed as a place to pause, breathe and meet the One who gives living water. The week finished with four hours of worship that carried us right up to midnight. The room included a simple well, a short film, space for confession and thanksgiving, creative prayer activities a Robin Brown Dec 2 3 min read Making Christmas Greener As we celebrate the good new of Christ’s birth, how can we remember to care for God’s creation? Average carbon emissions for a person in the UK are 22kg per day but average Christmas Day emissions in UK are 513kg per person! ( The Guardian 24 th December 2024- interesting article if you want to read more: The average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day) Here are a few ideas of how we can reduce the impact of our celebrations on the planet. While some of them ma Sarah Prance Dec 1 2 min read more posts SIGN UP Scan to download our Church Centre App to get the most out of Emmanuel