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Learn more about our younger church activities, including our crèche, Kingzkids, Pathfinders & Bereans. CONNECT We offer a variety of ways for people of all ages to connect because we believe that community and relationships are at the heart of faith. Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or senior, there’s a space for you to belong, grow, and journey with others. Each group and activity is designed to help people build meaningful connections across generations in a welcoming, Christ-centred environment. Home Groups Kids (0-10) Youth (11-17) Students

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 model for prayer, covering worship, dependence on God, repentance and moral guidance in just a few sentences. LORD'S PRAYER Sermon series September 7th - October 26th, 2025 This 8-week sermon series unpacks the depth and beauty of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13), guiding believers to a richer understanding of prayer as both relationship and dependence on God. Each week focuses on a phrase of the prayer, showing how Jesus models worship, surrender, trust, and hope for His followers. Our Father in Heaven Sunday 7th September Prayer begins with relationship. God is both our loving Father and the holy King of heaven. We approach Him with confidence and reverence. Your Kingdom Come Sunday 21st September We long for God’s reign to break into our world. His kingdom brings justice, peace, and renewal. Praying this is aligning our hearts with His mission. Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Sunday 5th October God cares for our daily needs, both physical and spiritual. Asking for “bread” is an act of dependence. Each day, He faithfully provides. Lead Us Not into Temptation Sunday 19th October Life brings trials and spiritual battles. We ask God to guide us away from sin and protect us from evil. He is our refuge and strength. Hallowed Be Your Name Sunday 7th September God’s name is set apart and worthy of honor. To hallow His name is to live for His glory. Our prayers call us to worship in word and deed. Your Will Be Done Sunday 28th September True prayer surrenders to God’s plan above our own. We yield to His wisdom. Trusting His will brings peace and direction. Forgive Us Our Sins Sunday 12th October We are forgiven by God’s grace through Christ. Prayer reminds us to extend that same grace to others. Forgiveness sets us free from bitterness. For Yours Is the Kingdom Sunday 26th October Prayer ends with praise, lifting our eyes to God’s eternal rule. All power and glory belong to Him alone. This assurance fills us with hope and worship

SERVICES Join us for uplifting and welcoming church services every Sunday and Wednesday at Emmanuel. We offer inspiring worship, practical teaching, and a warm community for all ages. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a church home, there's a place for you here. Sunday 8.00am: Holy Communion For a short traditional Book of Common Prayer service 1 hour 10.30am: Main Service A relaxed informal service, family focussed. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Age-appropriate groups for young people from 0-14 . Refreshments afterwards 1.5 hours 6.30pm Evening Worship More time for the sermon, worship, prayer and reflection. Refreshments afterwards. 1.5 hour Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion An oasis in the middle of the week to keep the week focused and for fellowship over. Refreshments afterwards. 1 hour Sermon Archive Morning Sermon Videos Morning Sermon Audios Evening Sermon Audios

JOIN IN CONNECTING YOU WITH EACH OTHER AND JESUS We provide lots of ways for you to connect with your church and your faith Home Groups These are our church in miniature! Each week in school term time, 90 people meet in small groups of between 7-12 to read the Bible together, pray and enjoy each other's company. They are great places to get to know people well, grow in faith and look out for each other Find a group Men's Breakfasts Every couple of months, men of the church are invited to meet over a cooked breakfast to hear Christian testimony. It's a great time to invite enquiring friends too. Next one D.I.M.E.S Once a month, women of the church similarly meet to hear and share testimony Next one Annual House Party Every year in winter/early spring, we aim to take over a hotel somewhere for a weekend away for the church. Over a hundred people gather to unwind amidst the church family, hear a visiting speaker and relax! Next one

trauma aware, thriving spaces PARTNERS The Trauma Informed Plymouth Network is supported by Plymouth City Council through the Changing Futures Program Trauma affects how people think, feel, and connect with others, often in ways we can’t see. A trauma-informed approach shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What have you been through?” By fostering safety, trust, and compassion, trauma-informed practices help reduce harm, strengthen relationships, and create spaces where people can heal and thrive. Building a Trauma-informed society Conference at Emmanuel 26th / 27th September 2025 DOWNLOADS Audio mp3s Day 1 - Session 1 Day 1 - Session 2 Day 2 - Session 1 Day 2 - Session 2 Day 1 - Session 3 Day 2 - Session 3 Day 1 - Session 4 Day 1 - Session 5 Day 1 - Session 6 Slideshows Large files - download Building a Trauma-sensitive Culture (Day 1) Trauma and Nutrition (Day 1) Restoring the Caregiver (Day 2) Day 1 - Session 7 Resources To help with your development of understanding trauma we have complied a list of helpful resources Reading A list of recommended reading from the Trauma Informed Network Plymouth Courses Additional courses provided by the Trauma Informed Network Plymouth Insight Helpful guidance and resources from Join the Dots Signposting for Support office@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk Email: Find: 1 Compton Ave, Plymouth PL3 5BZ Google maps

SAFEGUARDING If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone. The Parish Safeguarding Representative is Mrs. Carol Springett The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted here . If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11 Report a safeguarding concern Emmanuel Plymouth Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement Statement of Safeguarding Principles The Emmanuel, Plymouth Parochial Church Council fully recognises and accepts the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy Statement "Promoting a Safer Church 2017", and commits to complying with the current Church of England and Diocesan safeguarding policies and practice guidance. In so doing we will comply with the secular multi-agency safeguarding procedures relating to children and young people and adults experiencing or at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. We are committed to: Promoting a safer environment and culture within our Parish and in our Parish activities by adhering to safe working practices and acknowledge the principle that safeguarding is everyone's business. In addition we will ensure that any individual organisation renting/using our premises for activities involving children, young people or vulnerable adults is aware of this, our Safeguarding Policy, and aware of their own individual responsibilities to have appropriate safeguarding policies and processes in place, including safer recruitment. Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibilities related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church in accordance with the House of Bishops' Safer Recruitment: Practice Guidance 2016. We will ensure those appointed are aware of the Diocesan and Parish Safeguarding Policies and are aware of their roles and responsibilities. We will support them by ensuring they receive Diocesan safeguarding training commensurate with their role and that they are fully aware of and have access to the practice guidance. Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation in accordance with the statutory child and adult safeguarding procedures and the House of Bishops' safeguarding practice guidance. We will ensure that any complaint made regarding a vulnerable person, who may have been harmed or is in significant danger, will be reported immediately and we will fully cooperate with statutory agencies during any investigation into allegations concerning a member of the church community or any other person. Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. We will seek to offer informed pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry that recognises the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of alienation and/or isolation and provide them with details of local and national support agencies. Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons. We will work with others to ensure the appropriate support for them and those affected. Where that person is considered to pose a risk to others, we will work with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to mitigate any identified risk. Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others. We will endeavour to offer pastoral care and support whilst ensuring any risk has been assessed and is being managed in accordance with House of Bishops' policy and guidance and in collaboration with the statutory agencies and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. Safeguarding representative We will ensure that there is an identified person to be the Parish Safeguarding Representative who will be suitably recruited and trained, and is aware of their role and responsibilities, and who will be the point of contact for any concerns. We have appointed Mrs Carol Springett as our Parish Safeguarding Representative. Guidance Copies of Diocesan and parish guidelines and procedures are held by Mrs Carol Springett. Review This policy will be formally reviewed annually and a copy shared with the Archdeacon at the time of the Visitation. Date of Adoption The PCC of this Church agreed and adopted the above Policy at its meeting on 15 May 2025. The PCC shall review this policy annually. The next review will take place at the first PCC meeting following the APCM to be held May 2026.

A LIGHT FOR THE CITY Our purpose at Emmanuel is to be 'a light for the city' reflecting Jesus, the light of the world. 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. VALUES We have values to guide our members' behaviour, shape our culture, and ensure alignment with our mission and vision. Hungry We seek to know and experience more of God through prayer, worship, and the Bible. We long to grow deeper in faith, seeking spiritual transformation and relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Our hunger fuels our commitment to heartfelt worship, persistent prayer, and a life of service. Hopeful We seek to be a people of hope, rooted in the promises of God and the resurrection of Jesus. We believe in His power to bring transformation. Our hope leads us to be forward-looking, courageous in prayer, and bold in sharing the good news of Christ. Holy We seek to reflect the holiness of God, as revealed in the Bible, in every aspect of our lives as a royal priesthood. Set apart for His purposes. Meditating on and studying the Bible, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we pursue lives of holiness, both individually and as a community. 7 Priorities Our priorities exist to fulfill our core purpose and vision. These priorities guide the church's activities, resource allocation and overall direction; ensuring we effectively serve our members and the wider community. 1: Growing Disciples The best thing anyone can do is become a disciple of Jesus, the light of the world. We aim to grow in breadth and depth.We aim to welcome 50 new people to faith, or reaffirmation of faith. Home-groups and prayer triplets grow from 100 to 150 and are flourishing. We aim to establish a mentoring program. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19) 2: Pastoral Care We aim to establish a structured pastoral care programme that nurtures the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of every individual. As we grow we want to ensure we continue to provide compassionate and holistic support that fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual well-being within our church community. "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) 3: Children We want to engage younger by reaching children and supporting their parents, carers and teachers. We aim to double the number of children who worship at Emmanuel. Raising children in our culture is hard and we want to support all those that play a role in raising children. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) 4: Young People We want to engage younger and triple the number of youth who worship and are growing in their discipleship at Emmanuel, reaching out into schools and uniform groups. Engaging with young people during their formative years, through relevant and inspiring Jesus centred ministry helps them navigate life's challenges as committed faithful followers of Jesus. Young people are the leaders of today, not just tomorrow. "How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word." (Psalm 119:9) 5: Young Adults This is our smallest demographic in the church, but the biggest within walking distance of our building. We aim to establish three young adult homes groups. Young adults set the culture of the world around them and we want to help disciple them into Christ-centred maturity to be a light to the city. "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12) 6: Seeking the Welfare of the City We aim to discover a theology of God’s mission centred on the common good, discerning and participating in God's work within the city of Plymouth, and establishing a unified approach to urban welfare with three key projects. We will also learn and discover from global Christian communities to enhance our efforts and partner with a project in a global South city facing similar challenges of urban welfare. ‘Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jer 29:7). 7: Trauma-Informed Church Working in partnership with others we aim to discover what is is to be a trauma informed church by 2026 and to have developed new and expanding existing ministries as a compassionate response. The impact of COVID and the challenges of consumerism and individualism means there is a lot of trauma, loneliness and darkness in our communities. We want to shine the light of hope in our fast-changing world. "The LORD is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

Funerals at Emmanuel Church Plymouth Funerals A place of peace, hope, and remembrance. Losing a loved one is never easy, and at Emmanuel Church we are here to walk alongside you during this difficult time. Whether you are planning a funeral, thanksgiving service, or memorial, we offer a caring and supportive environment where you can honour the life of your loved one in the light of Christian hope. Our team will work closely with you to create a meaningful service that reflects your loved one’s life and faith, offering comfort and reassurance through prayer, music, and words of encouragement. CONTACT

Learn more about our wider missions. mission This mission link is not about what one church can give to the other but about walking together in faith, learning from one another, and growing together as part of Christ’s body worldwide. At Emmanuel Church, Plymouth, we are passionate about living out our faith not only in our own city but also through building meaningful partnerships with the worldwide church. As part of the Diocese of Exeter, we are connected with the Diocese of Thika in Kenya and the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. These links remind us that God’s family is wonderfully diverse and spread across the globe. We are delighted to share that Emmanuel has formed a special relationship with St Monica’s Church, Mugumo-ini, in Thika, Kenya. St Monica’s is a lively, multilingual congregation whose worship reflects the beauty of God’s kingdom. Services are held in English, Kiswahili, and Kikuyu, enabling people of all generations and backgrounds to come together in praise. The church is especially blessed with a thriving children’s and youth ministry. So many young people attend that St Monica’s is currently completing the construction of a two-story building – providing much-needed Sunday school classrooms and meeting spaces for adults. This growth is a powerful sign of God’s work among them. In May this year, three members of our congregation travelled to Thika to visit St Monica’s. They were warmly welcomed by staff and parishioners and had the chance to witness first-hand the life and ministry of the church within its community. We hope this is just the beginning: plans are underway for members of St Monica’s to visit Emmanuel, and for our Youth Group to one day experience their own Kenyan adventure. Our partnership is grounded in mutual prayer and encouragement. Though separated by miles and shaped by different cultures, we stand together in Christ. We share in the universal human experiences of hope and despair, loneliness and community, joy and praise—and we are united in the saving love of Jesus and the promises of God’s Word. Connect St. Monica's are very active on Facebook and Youtube from live streams of services to regular updates. Connect with them through the link below: Facebook page YouTube Where in the world 6,391 miles apart

ALPHA Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited. Each session includes: A delicious free meal A short video on life & faith Open, judgment-free discussion No pressure. No preaching. Just conversation. Bring a friend — or come meet new ones. All are welcome! You’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back. Next course: The next Alpha Course will start on Tuesday 16th September at 7pm at Emmanuel Church. Register your place: Sign up

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