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Whether you're new to Plymouth or looking for a place to grow spiritually, Emmanuel Church welcomes you with warmth, wisdom, and open arms. STUDENTS We ❤ students Whether you're new to Plymouth or looking for a place to grow spiritually, Emmanuel Church welcomes you with warmth, wisdom, and open arms. We’re a church known for our thoughtful worship and a welcoming community. While many of our members are older, we see that as one of our greatest strengths and a real gift for students. At Emmanuel, you’ll experience intergenerational learning: a chance to connect with people of different ages, life experiences, and perspectives, all united by faith. What we can offer students: 🕊️ Wisdom and mentorship We are filled with people who have lived through decades of faith, relationships, careers, and challenges. For students navigating major life decisions, this wisdom can be a source of grounded guidance and support, especially in a world that often feels uncertain. 🤝 Authentic Community Many students feel lonely or anonymous in new environments. We can offer a strong sense of belonging, where people genuinely care, remember your name, and want to invest in your life. 🌿 Spiritual Stability Amid the noise and rush of university life, we provide a calm, reflective environment. The liturgy, hymns, and timeless teaching can be surprisingly refreshing, a spiritual anchor in a fast-moving world. 📖 Intergenerational Growth Being part of a multi-age community teaches empathy, patience, and deeper ways of seeing the world. Students often find their faith stretched and enriched by hearing stories from others who’ve wrestled with the same questions over a lifetime. 🍽️ Hospitality and Home-Cooked Meals We love to host. Sunday lunches, tea after services, and even offers to help with practical needs can turn a church into a true home away from home. Who dosn't love a good homemade cake 🙌 Opportunities to Lead and Serve We welcome younger people into leadership and service roles more quickly than student-only churches. Whether it’s music, tech, reading, children’s ministry, or outreach, there’s room and appreciation for your gifts. Learn and grow Alpha 25 Join us for: Free Food Real Conversations Big Questions info Develop skills Serve + volunteer A wide range of opportunities to grow and develop through helping in the church community info

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 Morning Gathering A relaxed, family-focused service with Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning groups are available for children and young people aged 0–14, followed by refreshments and time to connect. 1.5 hours. 6.30pm Evening Gathering Join us for a relaxed and welcoming time of worship, prayer, and listening to God’s Word, with space to reflect and respond. Stay afterwards for refreshments and conversation. 1.5 hours. Wednesday 10.30am Midweek Communion Gathering A midweek Communion service with a short sermon, offering space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Stay afterwards for refreshments and fellowship 1 hour Sermon Archive Morning Sermon Videos Morning Sermon Audios Evening Sermon Audios

Building real friendships, exploring faith, and having loads of fun along the way. Aimed at ages 11 to 17, we meet regularly for games, food, discussion, and time to dig into what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. YOUTH Aged between 11 -17 Our youth activities are all about building real friendships, exploring faith, and having loads of fun along the way. Aimed at ages 11 to 17, we meet regularly for games, food, discussion, and time to dig into what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Whether you're already part of church or just curious, you’re always welcome. We create a space where everyone is valued, listened to, and encouraged and our committed team is here to support young people through every high and low. Sundays 10:30am Flames 11 to 13yrs Flames is our group for young people aged 11 to 13. We start off together in the main 10:30am service, joining the whole church family for worship. After a short time at the front to share what we’ll be up to and receive a prayer, we head over to our own group in the church hall. There, we dive into Bible-based discussions, fun activities, and time to grow in faith together. Flame re-join the main service either at the communion rail or during the final hymn if it’s a morning prayer service. Sundays 6pm Bereans 14 to 17yrs Named after the truth-seeking believers in Acts 17, Bereans is our youth group for ages 14 to 17. We begin the evening service together in church, joining in worship before heading to the youth room for our own time of teaching, discussion, and prayer. Bereans is a space where young people can explore big questions about life and faith, dig deeper into the Bible, and encourage each other in following Jesus. Whether you're confident in your faith or just curious, everyone is welcome. Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30pm Connected Youth 11 to 17yrs Our weekly youth group is open to anyone aged 11 to 17 and meets during term time in the church hall. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space where friendships grow and faith can be explored at your own pace. Each week we share a meal together, because good food and good conversation go hand in hand! There's time for fun and games, as well as space to chat, ask questions, and dive into meaningful discussions about life, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus today. Whether you're part of the church or just looking for a place to belong, you’re always welcome.

NICE to meet you We know it can be daunting starting something new, but we are here to make sure you feel welcomed into your church community Hi, welcome to Emmanuel Church Plymouth We’re so glad you’re checking us out, and we’d love to get to know you and help you feel at home here. A great first step is signing up on our church portal – it’s the best way to stay in the loop with everything going on at Emmanuel. You can sign up for events, update your contact details and receive our weekly emails that keep you up-to-date with all that’s happening. We also run newcomers events, which are a great opportunity to meet some of the team and others who are new to Emmanuel. You can also join a Connect Group or one of our serving teams – both brilliant ways to build friendships and get involved in church life. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to drop us an email – we’d love to hear from you and help you get connected. SIGN UP FIRST STEPS Some simple steps to help you start your journey with us Sign up Visit Connect Attend Register on our portal Come to a service Lets get social Join an event Welcome Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7

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.

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. Our Next Alpha Course: The next Alpha Course will start on Tuesday 13th January, 2026 at 7pm at Emmanuel Church. Register your place below: Sign up

PRAY Prayer is woven into the heart of everything we are and do, whether in our Sunday gatherings, community initiatives or plans for the future. At Emmanuel Church, we’re committed to seeking God’s guidance and wisdom in all things. Sunday Prayer Ministry At each of our Sunday services, we offer a dedicated prayer ministry. Our trained prayer team is happy to pray with or for you, whatever you feel led to bring to God. After the service, you’re invited to speak with someone from the team if you'd like prayer ministry. PRAYER REQUEST We believe in the work of the Holy Spirit, who intercedes on our behalf in bringing prayer to God. We would be happy to pray for you or for someone else on your behalf. Request Prayer Just Getting Started? If prayer feels unfamiliar or intimidating, you’re not alone. We’d love to help. Chat with us after a service, or check out some of the resources below to help you. Learn to pray Church of England 7 day prayer guide Try Praying Start to Pray 247 Prayer APPS Helpful apps to support praying Lectio 365 Prayer Mate Bible

Visit Us Our Address What3Words 1 Compton Avenue Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon PL3 5BZ making.power.cone By Bus Bus stops nearest to church: Emmanuel Church (South bound) City bus timetable / directions Thorn Park (North bound) City bus timetable / directions ask us It's great to meet you, please do get in touch with us! Phone Email 01752 260317 Office Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 9.30am–12.00pm office@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk Our Social Media: First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for getting in touch, a member of the team will reach out to you soon.

BEREAVEMENT JOURNEY The Bereavement Journey is for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way The Bereavement Journey is an award-winning* series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps. The programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective. This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none. Find out more Sign up

St Paul's Efford, join us for our Sunday service at 10am. Welcome to St paul's Church EFFORD ONE BIG FAMILY We're a community of Christians who seek to follow Jesus Christ in our daily lives. Church is so much more than the building we meet in each week. It's a vibrant community of people of all ages. We help each other to follow Jesus Christ as we live and work in Plymouth. MEET THE TEAM Looking Upward to our Lord in Prayer, Inward that his Word might shape our lives and Outward to fulfil our Great Commission our services Every week we meet on : sundays 10.00AM Main service Our main service aims to be lively and relevant to life, based upon teaching from the Bible. There is something for all the family with children's activities available. Be sure to stick around after the service for a refreshments and some great chat. 6.30pM evening service FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH An informal but exciting meeting for Praise & Prayer. We sing together and we pray together for the needs of the world, the local community, and one another. our LOCATION 100 Efford Lane, Efford, Plymouth, PL3 6LT safe guarding statement 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 Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted here . Our Safeguarding Policy Statement can be viewed here . If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11 our team includes: Rev Darryl Cree Vicar of St. Paul's Rev Bev Cree Parish Deacon Rev Peter Shaw Team Rector Rev Robin Brown Team Vicar Rev Simon Springett Permission to Officiate get in touch If you would like to get in touch, please contact the office by emailing info@stpaulsefford.co.uk or call us on 01752 260317 Submit Thanks for submitting! back to emmanuel Church Up

INFO A community of faith, hope, and love at the heart of the city. We are a light for the city. At Emmanuel Church, we’re passionate about following Jesus and sharing His love with our city and beyond. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking for a church to call home, there's a place for you here. With inspiring worship, Bible centered teaching, vibrant children's and youth ministries, and a heart for serving our local community, Emmanuel is more than a church, it’s a family. Come as you are, grow in faith, and be part of something bigger. Vision Meet The Team Safeguarding Giving Weddings Funerals

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. JONAH Sermon series I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me 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. Jonah runs from God, faces a storm, is rescued from the depths, delivers God’s message and wrestles with God’s mercy toward those he disliked. It shows that God’s purposes are greater than our preferences and His love reaches beyond our limits. In this two week series, we’ll see what happens when we run from God’s call, how His mercy draws us back, and how to respond with His heart. Jonah’s story is our story, God still calls, rescues, and stretches His people to love a world in need. Jonah 1 + 2 Sunday 17th August God sends Jonah to preach in Nineveh, but he flees by ship in the opposite direction. A divinely sent storm threatens the vessel, and Jonah is thrown overboard to calm the sea. Swallowed by a great fish for three days and nights, he prays to God in gratitude for rescue, and the fish releases him onto dry land. Preacher: Peter Shaw Reading: Jonah 1 // Jonah 2 Published 17th August Jonah 3 + 4 Sunday 24th August God again commands Jonah to go to Nineveh, and this time he obeys, warning the city of impending judgment. The people repent, and God spares them, which angers Jonah. He complains to God and waits outside the city, where God uses a plant, a worm, and scorching wind to teach him about compassion and mercy. Preacher: Tim Dakin Reading: Jonah 3 // Jonah 4 Published 24th August