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Emmanuel Church, Plymouth. A light for the city. Join us for worship and community. SUMMER LIGHT FACTORY book on! Gatherings Visit Us What's on Vacancies 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 our gatherings Join us on Sundays and Throughout the Week for various gatherings. We would love to meet you. Click below for more information about when and where we gather. more info ALPHA Join us on Tuesdays starting the 15th September at 7pm for Alpha. A Place to Ask Questions, Be Skeptical, Explore more about faith. There will be food, conversation and most importantly space to be honest ask Life's Hard and real questions. more info A Light for the City: Called to a Day of Prayer and Fasting At Emmanuel, our heartbeat is to be “a light for the city”—reflecting the hope, love, and life of Jesus into our local community. Whether you have been part of our family for decades or are just looking in from the outside, you will know that a healthy community is one that constantly pauses to listen, dream, and align its heart with God's direction. Right now, Emmanuel is entering an exciting new season filled with fresh potential, significant new horizons, and key moments Peter Shaw May 26 3 min read Hearing the Shepherd's Voice: Why We Are Reading "How to Hear God" If you joined us at Emmanuel this past Sunday, you would have felt a definitive theme blowing through our church family. In the morning, Robin opened up the Scriptures to explore the beautiful, sometimes daunting topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the evening, we took a deep dive into the gift of prophecy—demystifying it, stripping away the sensationalism, and spending some holy, high-grace time simply practising listening to God for one another. One of the great highl Peter Shaw May 20 2 min read Ringing Out God’s Praise: The Bells of Emmanuel Church and the Joy of Bell Sunday The bells of Emmanuel Church have been part of the soundscape of the area for more than a century, calling people to worship, marking moments of celebration, and reminding our community of God’s enduring presence. As we mark Bell Sunday, it feels especially fitting to reflect on the story, beauty, and ministry of our much‑loved bells. A Gift of Craftsmanship and History Our tower, completed in 1897, was designed to house Alena Wardle - Tower Captain May 8 3 min read more posts Scan the QR code to download the Church App, for more info on events, what's happening and how to get involved

Emmanuel Church, Plymouth. A light for the city. Join us for worship and community. 👋 HELLO new here? Gatherings Visit Us What's on Vacancies 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 sermon series We are exploring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Looking at Discernment, Waiting & Gifts learn more Our gatherings Find when we gather, where we are based and more below learn more our gatherings Join us on Sundays and Throughout the Week for various gatherings. We would love to meet you. Click below for more information about when and where we gather. more info A Light for the City: Called to a Day of Prayer and Fasting At Emmanuel, our heartbeat is to be “a light for the city”—reflecting the hope, love, and life of Jesus into our local community. Whether you have been part of our family for decades or are just looking in from the outside, you will know that a healthy community is one that constantly pauses to listen, dream, and align its heart with God's direction. Right now, Emmanuel is entering an exciting new season filled with fresh potential, significant new horizons, and key moments Peter Shaw May 26 3 min read Hearing the Shepherd's Voice: Why We Are Reading "How to Hear God" If you joined us at Emmanuel this past Sunday, you would have felt a definitive theme blowing through our church family. In the morning, Robin opened up the Scriptures to explore the beautiful, sometimes daunting topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the evening, we took a deep dive into the gift of prophecy—demystifying it, stripping away the sensationalism, and spending some holy, high-grace time simply practising listening to God for one another. One of the great highl Peter Shaw May 20 2 min read Ringing Out God’s Praise: The Bells of Emmanuel Church and the Joy of Bell Sunday The bells of Emmanuel Church have been part of the soundscape of the area for more than a century, calling people to worship, marking moments of celebration, and reminding our community of God’s enduring presence. As we mark Bell Sunday, it feels especially fitting to reflect on the story, beauty, and ministry of our much‑loved bells. A Gift of Craftsmanship and History Our tower, completed in 1897, was designed to house Alena Wardle - Tower Captain May 8 3 min read more posts Scan the QR code to download the Church App, for more info on events, what's happening and how to get involved

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: Our Next Alpha Course Starts with a Curry Night on Saturday 12th September at 7:00pm And continues every Tuesday from the 15th September at 7:00pm Click below to book on and for more info Sign up

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. 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.

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

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

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.

SAFEGUARDING Your safety matters to us. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away. If you are worried about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, or about the behaviour of someone involved in church activities, please speak to someone. You do not need proof to raise a concern. You can contact: Parish Safeguarding Representative: Carol Springett Diocesan Safeguarding Team by clicking here NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 Childline (for young people): 0800 1111 If you would prefer to speak to someone outside the church, you can call Plymouth City Council’s safeguarding services on 01752 668000 . You can also call 101 for police in non-emergency situations. Report a 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 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.

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

living hope easter at Emmanuel The Well Prayer Room During Holy Week, we will have a Prayer Room Open with various stations around the room. The Well will be open between 11.00am and 1.00pm from Monday 30th March to Friday 3rd April, without the need to book in advance. Maundy Thursday Communion Service 2nd April | 7:00pm | Emmanuel Church A quiet, reflective service as we remember Jesus’ final evening with his disciples. We will have a time of Holy Communion and optional foot washing. Worship at the Well 2nd April | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | The Oval Room Join us for a time of worship, prayer and space to draw near to God during holy week. Good Friday All Age Gathering 3rd April | 10:30am | Emmanuel Church Join us as we come together to remember Good Friday and the amazing love shown through the cross. Good Friday Reflective Gathering 3rd April | 6:30pm | Emmanuel Church Join us as we gather to remember Good Friday in a reflective way we will have time for stillness, reflection, and prayer as we enter into the story of Good Friday together. Easter Sunrise Service 5th April | 6:45am | Location Below As the sun rises, we will meet together for a short time in scripture, and prayer. After the service, we will gather enjoy hot cross buns together. Location: What3Words – Sprinkler.Advantage.Grace Easter Sunday All Age Celebration 5th April | 10:30am | Emmanuel Church Join us as we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. It will be an all-age service filled with joy, worship, and baptisms as we gather to celebrate new life and the heart of the Easter story. where are we

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 Church Weekend Away 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