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Considered a model for prayer, covering worship, dependence on God, repentance and moral guidance in just a few sentences. the well PRAYER ROOM Monday 30th March - Friday 3rd April what is the well? The Well is a dedicated prayer space open throughout the week, created for personal encounter with Jesus and transformation by the Holy Spirit. Inspired by the story in John 4, where the Samaritan woman meets Jesus at the well, it’s a place to come, be refreshed, and draw closer to Him. When is the well? Book a one-hour slot to spend time alone with God, guided by a creative and interactive prayer journey based on John 4:1–40. You can also join us daily between 11am and 1pm, when The Well is open to the wider community without booking. Slots will starts from 6am on Monday 30th March, and Run every Day until 10pm. And on the Friday it will close at 6pm before our Good Friday Evening Service. worship at the well On Thursday Evening, After the Maundy Thursday Service, we will gather for an extended prayer and worship gathering. This will run until midnight and will have time to worship, pray and spend time in the presence of the Lord. You can come for some or all of the time! We would love to see you there. Book below Clicking Below will take you to the 24/7 Prayer Website where you can a 1 hour time slot Book Now

Emmanuel Church, Plymouth. A light for the city. Join us for worship and community. mission At Emmanuel our mission is to celebrate diversity and bring people together from different and backgrounds throughout the city. Join us as we grow in faith and fellowship, working together to make a positive impact in the church, in the community, in the city and across cultures. our church vision Scan the QR code to download our Church Centre App to get the most out of Emmanuel

Alight for the city Act Now What’s On Plan Your Visit Upcoming The Space Between Us Explore artwork that captures the subtle connections and meaningful gaps that define the human experience. Learn More An Odyssey Through Time Explore a captivating array of artworks, spanning from 1940 to the present. Learn More Opening Times Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Last entry at 5:30 PM
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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

This compassionate program offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where non-residential parents, those separated from their children due to court rulings, can spend meaningful, supervised time with their children. CHILD CONTACT CENTRE Child Contact is a vital weekly initiative run by Emmanuel Church, in partnership with dedicated members of the local community. This compassionate program offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where non-residential parents—those separated from their children due to court rulings—can spend meaningful, supported time with their children. The sessions are carefully structured and overseen by trained volunteers, ensuring the well-being and emotional security of both the children and the parents. These supported visits not only maintain vital family bonds but also help build trust, stability, and positive communication in challenging circumstances. What makes Child Contact at Emmanuel especially unique is that it is currently the only free supported contact centre in Plymouth, making it an essential lifeline for families who might otherwise be unable to afford such services. By providing this service at no cost, Emmanuel Church and its volunteers are meeting a deeply human need, offering dignity, hope, and the chance for healing where it’s needed most. Working with The National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) Submit an enquiry about the centre Name Email Enquiry Submit

trauma aware, thriving spaces PARTNERS The Trauma Informed Plymouth Network is supported by Plymouth City Council through the Changing Futures Program Building a Trauma-informed society 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. Conference Resources Day 1 Recordings Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Day 2 Recordings Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Day 1 Slideshows Building a Trauma-Sensitive Culture Trauma and Nutrition Day 2 Slideshows Restoring the Caregiver 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: Visit: 1 Compton Ave, Plymouth PL3 5BZ Google maps

Serve Looking for a way to grow in your faith, connect with others and make a real impact? Serving with our church is your opportunity to do all that and more. Whether it’s welcoming people in, being involved in our Kids and Youth Groups, Leading others in Worship, or helping in many other ways, there’s a place for you here. Use your gifts to serve a greater purpose and be part of something bigger than yourself. Together, we’re building a stronger community, one act of service at a time. Register an interest to Serve Click Here ways to serve Kids Team The Kid’s Team serves by nurturing and supporting children as they grow in faith, helping them learn about God in safe and engaging ways. This team creates welcoming environments where children are known, valued, and encouraged, both during church gatherings and through outreach in local schools. Whether running Sunday groups, holiday clubs, or school visits, the team seeks to share God’s love in ways that are accessible, fun, and meaningful for every child. This Team Serves at our Sunday 10:30am Gathering, Midweek in our Schools Ministries & Our Little Sparks Toddler Group. Youth Team The Youth Team serves by walking alongside young people as they explore faith, build relationships, and grow as disciples of Jesus. Through regular church gatherings, small groups, and school-based outreach, the team creates a safe and encouraging space where young people are supported, challenged, and valued. Whether in church, at events, or during school visits, the team seeks to help young people connect with God, each other, and the wider church community. This Team Serves at our Sunday 10:30am Gathering, 6:30pm Gathering & Midweek in our School Ministries. Worship Team The Worship & Production Team serves the church by helping us pursue the presence of God together during our gatherings. They lead worship through music and song while also managing sound, visuals, and technical systems, creating prayerful, Scripture-rooted, and Jesus-centred worship in clear, accessible, and distraction-free environments for everyone to engage fully. This Team Serves at our Wednesday 10:30am Gathering, Sunday 10:30am Gathering & 6:30pm Gathering. Maintenance & Buildings Team The Maintenance & Buildings Team helps care for our buildings and spaces so they are safe, welcoming, and ready for worship, community, and everyday church life. Whether you can offer practical skills regularly or lend a hand occasionally, your help plays an important part in supporting everything that happens here. Hospitality Team The Hospitality Team helps create a welcoming and generous atmosphere at our Sunday gatherings, offering refreshments and a friendly presence that helps people feel at home in the life of the church. By serving in simple and practical ways, the team supports fellowship before and after worship. This Team Serves at our Wednesday 10:30am Gathering, Sunday 10:30am Gathering & 6:30pm Gathering. Child Contact Team The Child Contact Centre Team provides a safe and supportive space for non-residential parents to spend time with their children. Volunteers help nurture family bonds, encourage positive communication, and offer stability, making a vital difference for families in need as part of Plymouth’s only free supported contact centre. This Team Serves Fortnightly on Wednesday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and Fortnightly on Saturday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Care Home Ministry Team The Care Home Ministry Team serves by visiting local care homes to offer friendship, encouragement, and practical support to residents. Through conversation, worship, prayer, and activities, the team helps bring connection, joy, and the love of Jesus to those who may be isolated or in need of companionship. This Team Serves throughout the Month in various different care homes each week. The Soup Run Team This team serves some of the most vulnerable in our city by offering hot food, practical support, and a listening ear. Through regular outreach on the streets, the team seeks to show compassion, dignity, and the love of Jesus to those experiencing homelessness or hardship. This team serves regularly throughout the month.

A sermon series exploring the God who sees us, meets us where we are, and invites us into deeper faith, healing, and transformed lives through Scripture. the god who sees from the well to the waters Sermon series January 4th - February 22nd, 2025 This sermon series journeys through Scripture, tracing a God who sees, knows, and meets His people in every season. From the well to deeper waters, we discover how God invites us beyond first encounter into healing, transformation, and a fuller life with Him, drawing us steadily deeper into His purposes. Hagar: Seen in the Wilderness Sunday 4th January Hagar is alone, dismissed and wandering. The God who sees her is the same God who met the woman at the well. Elijah: Seen in Exhaustion Sunday 25th January A turning point. Elijah wants to give up; God meets him tenderly. Perfect pastoral moment. The Bleeding Woman: Seen in the Crowd Sunday 8th Feburary A powerful echo of the well. She reaches for Jesus and is restored fully. Nathaneal: Seen before he saw Jesus Sunday 22nd February A beautiful landing place. The God who sees us sends us into the world with fresh vision. Moses: Seen in Suffering Sunday 11th January God sees His people’s pain and draws Moses into His purposes. From knee-deep faith to stepping in further. Bartimaeus: Seen in the Noise Sunday 1st February Just like the woman at the well, Jesus stops for someone overlooked and draws him deeper. Zacchaeus: Seen in Transformation Sunday 15th February The living water spills into his whole world. Like the Samaritan woman running back to her village.

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

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. To find out more or to begin planning a service, please click the button below. Contact us

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

Get married at Emmanuel Church Plymouth WEDDINGS Your wedding day is one of life’s most meaningful moments and at Emmanuel Church Plymouth, we are honoured to help make it a sacred and joyful celebration. Nestled in the heart of the community, our beautiful church offers a welcoming and spiritual setting for your marriage vows. Whether you're already part of the Emmanuel family or simply seeking a Christian ceremony filled with love, faith, and tradition, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way. Explore what it means to begin your life together in the presence of God, surrounded by those who matter most. CONTACT