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WE ARE HIRING youth & young adults lead Do you have a heart for youth and young adults meeting Jesus? We’re hiring a Youth & Young Adults Lead to build partnerships, lead and disciple, and help grow our ministry amongst our young people and young adults here in Plymouth. Hours: 40 Hours A Week (Full-time) Salary: £27k - £31k FTE Email for an informal conversation: peter.shaw@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk recruitment@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk Applications are considered on a rolling basis and will be considered as they come in. Role Description Application Form Parish Profile

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

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.

GIVING Giving to the church is more than just financial support, it's a spiritual act of worship, trust, and gratitude. When you give, you're helping to fuel the mission of the church: sharing the Gospel, supporting ministries, reaching the community, and caring for those in need. Your generosity sustains vital programs like youth ministry, local outreach, global missions, and weekly worship gatherings. It also helps maintain the church as a welcoming space where people can connect, grow in faith, and find hope. More than that, giving is a step of faith. It’s a way of putting God first, acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him, and choosing to be part of something bigger than ourselves. As Scripture says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Every gift—no matter the size—makes an eternal impact and builds the future of the church. Together, through faithful giving, we can make a difference that lasts far beyond today. If you would like to give financially to support the ministry of Emmanuel Church and linked Ministries, various options are available - standing order, online giving, debit card donation in church, cash in the church gifts box. If you pay income tax, we encourage you to use Gift Aid to enable us to claim back your tax from HMRC and increase your giving by 25%. Standing Order One of the easiest ways to give is by setting up a regular monthly gift by standing order through your bank. This is also one of the simplest ways for us to track the giving we receive. Bank Account Details: Account Name: Emmanuel Church Account Number: 00092249 Sort Code: 40-52-40 Give through Stewardship. Helping Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them. Give

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

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. The God Who Sees: From the Well to the Waters January - February At the well, we met a Jesus who sees us, knows us, and invites us deeper. This series journeys through Scripture to reveal a God who has always seen His people and called them into deeper waters. 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 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

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.

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

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. Humble We acknowledge that all strength and blessing are gifts from God, rooted in the grace of Jesus, our servant King. Humility shapes us to be quick to listen and patient, allowing us to respond with empathy and wisdom, especially as a trauma-informed community. We welcome discussion, seek to serve one another, and keep our focus on Christ, enabling us to truly be a light to the city. 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)

Meet THE TEAM We are run by a dedicated team passionate about helping people grow in their faith and build strong community connections. The team includes vicars, ministry leaders, operational staff and volunteers who work together to serve the church family and wider community. Committed to biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, and outreach, they aim to reflect the love of Christ in all they do. Peter Shaw Team Rector / Vicar Holly Martin Children's & Youth Minister Kathryn McGuinness Pastoral Lead Tim Dakin Preaching / Chair of Mission Committee Pippa Brown Preaching / Leading / LLM John Phillips Chair of Finance & Treasurer Darryl Cree Vicar of St. Paul's Sally Dakin Clergy Lead at St Marys / Preaching / Leading Robin Brown Team Vicar / Alpha Lead Ryan Thornton Worship, Communications & Operations Intern Linda Wheeler Church Warden / Care Home Ministry Lead Tim Lyddon Preaching / Leading / LLM Pam Edwards Church Warden / Preaching / Leading / LLM Chris Benson Operations Support Bev Cree Parish Deacon at St Paul's and Emmanuel

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

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