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        <title>Annual Pancake B&#039;Fast</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/annual-pancake-bfast</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:22:18 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Annual Pancake Breakfast began in 2010 as a Memorial to celebrate the birthday of our very dear friend, Jeryl Picking Anderson.&nbsp; As the years pass and our family and friends join each other in heaven, we wish to include others who are important to not only the hosts of the breakfast, but also to you, those within our ELC family and the neighboring community.&nbsp;</p>
<p>See you on Sunday, Jan 26th at 10:30AM in the Fellowship Hall</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Annual Pancake Breakfast began in 2010 as a Memorial to celebrate the birthday of our very dear friend, Jeryl Picking Anderson.&nbsp; As the years pass and our family and friends join each other in heaven, we wish to include others who are important to not only the hosts of the breakfast, but also to you, those within our ELC family and the neighboring community.&nbsp;</p>
<p>See you on Sunday, Jan 26th at 10:30AM in the Fellowship Hall</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Community Yard Sale</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:37:13 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Community Yard Sale </strong><strong>Saturday, June 8th 9AM-1PM</strong></p>
<p>Swing by for your next cool find!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Outdoor space available $30.</p>
<p>Call the church office 508.756.6620</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Community Yard Sale </strong><strong>Saturday, June 8th 9AM-1PM</strong></p>
<p>Swing by for your next cool find!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Outdoor space available $30.</p>
<p>Call the church office 508.756.6620</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>FREE BBQ</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:28:39 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks again to the New England Synod ELCA Congregational Revitalization Grant the next community meal will be a BBQ on June 8th at noon.</p>
<p>Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks again to the New England Synod ELCA Congregational Revitalization Grant the next community meal will be a BBQ on June 8th at noon.</p>
<p>Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>END HUNGER NE</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/end-hunger-ne</link>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:13:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>Jesus blessed and broke bread and fish and fed 5,000</p>
<p>The Quinsigamond Village/South Worcester Ecumenical Church group will package meals to feed more than <strong><u>10,000</u></strong> people to help reduce food insecurity within our communities.</p>
<p><strong>WHEN</strong>: Saturday, April 13<sup>th</sup> at 2 PM</p>
<p><strong>WHERE</strong>: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Worcester, MA</p>
<p><em>Won&rsquo;t you help support this effort; paying-forward the grace we have all been shown by donating to help us pay for the meal ingredients?</em></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="about:blank">emanuellutheran@aol.com</a> or 508-756-6620</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Each meal costs just $.35, WHAT CAN YOU DONATE TO HELP?</em></li>
<li>Attend the event and participate in helping to package meals to feed 10,000.</li>
<li>Come, fight against food insecurity and help staff the meal lines.</li>
<li>Meals will be distributed to local organizations working to combat food insecurity.</li>
<li>For more information go to<a href="about:blank">www.endhungerne.org</a></li>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Jesus blessed and broke bread and fish and fed 5,000</p>
<p>The Quinsigamond Village/South Worcester Ecumenical Church group will package meals to feed more than <strong><u>10,000</u></strong> people to help reduce food insecurity within our communities.</p>
<p><strong>WHEN</strong>: Saturday, April 13<sup>th</sup> at 2 PM</p>
<p><strong>WHERE</strong>: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Worcester, MA</p>
<p><em>Won&rsquo;t you help support this effort; paying-forward the grace we have all been shown by donating to help us pay for the meal ingredients?</em></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="about:blank">emanuellutheran@aol.com</a> or 508-756-6620</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Each meal costs just $.35, WHAT CAN YOU DONATE TO HELP?</em></li>
<li>Attend the event and participate in helping to package meals to feed 10,000.</li>
<li>Come, fight against food insecurity and help staff the meal lines.</li>
<li>Meals will be distributed to local organizations working to combat food insecurity.</li>
<li>For more information go to<a href="about:blank">www.endhungerne.org</a></li>
</ul>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Grant Award - Community Meals</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/grant-award-community-meals</link>
        <comments>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/grant-award-community-meals#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:03:54 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>We are thrilled to have received a New England Synod ELCA </strong><strong>Congregational Revitalization Grant!</strong></p>
<p>The goal of the grant is to provide a venue for food, fellowship and meet the needs of the community. In today&rsquo;s current climate, food insecurity continues to climb. Having a longstanding presence in the Quinsigamond Village, we have witnessed the changes and believe it&rsquo;s our responsibility and privilege to help meet the needs of our neighbors.</p>
<p>With the allotted funds, ELC will be hosting a community meal once per quarter. The dates and planned meal themes are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>April 27<sup>th</sup> - Italian Dinner 6:00PM</li>
<li>June 8<sup style="font-family: var(--bodyCopyFont, 'Metropolis'),sans-serif; font-weight: var(--bodyCopyWeight, 400); letter-spacing: 0px;">th&nbsp;</sup>- BBQ noon</li>
<li>October 18<sup>th</sup> &ndash; Pizza and a movie 6:00PM</li>
<li>Feb TBD 2025- Pancake B&rsquo;fast</li>
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<p>Everyone is welcome! Visit the church events page for more details throughout the year.</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>We are thrilled to have received a New England Synod ELCA </strong><strong>Congregational Revitalization Grant!</strong></p>
<p>The goal of the grant is to provide a venue for food, fellowship and meet the needs of the community. In today&rsquo;s current climate, food insecurity continues to climb. Having a longstanding presence in the Quinsigamond Village, we have witnessed the changes and believe it&rsquo;s our responsibility and privilege to help meet the needs of our neighbors.</p>
<p>With the allotted funds, ELC will be hosting a community meal once per quarter. The dates and planned meal themes are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>April 27<sup>th</sup> - Italian Dinner 6:00PM</li>
<li>June 8<sup style="font-family: var(--bodyCopyFont, 'Metropolis'),sans-serif; font-weight: var(--bodyCopyWeight, 400); letter-spacing: 0px;">th&nbsp;</sup>- BBQ noon</li>
<li>October 18<sup>th</sup> &ndash; Pizza and a movie 6:00PM</li>
<li>Feb TBD 2025- Pancake B&rsquo;fast</li>
</ul>
<p>Everyone is welcome! Visit the church events page for more details throughout the year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Sunday School Christmas Schedule</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/sunday-school-christmas-schedule</link>
        <comments>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/sunday-school-christmas-schedule#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:01:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>(click to view image)</em></p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cpmfiles1.com/emanuelworc.org/sundayschool_christmassched.png">Sunday School Christmas Schedule</a></h3>
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        <title>Confirmation Classes Resume</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/confirmation-classes-resume</link>
        <comments>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/confirmation-classes-resume#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:43:09 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Grow in the knowledge, love and practice of our Lutheran faith. Prepare to become an adult member of church. </em></p>
<p><em>Classes alternate between Emanuel and Bethel in Auburn and begin at 7</em><em>:00 PM. </em><em>If you have any questions about confirmation, please get in touch with Minister Tom.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Grow in the knowledge, love and practice of our Lutheran faith. Prepare to become an adult member of church. </em></p>
<p><em>Classes alternate between Emanuel and Bethel in Auburn and begin at 7</em><em>:00 PM. </em><em>If you have any questions about confirmation, please get in touch with Minister Tom.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Lutheran Inter-Parish Youth of Central MA (LIPY-CM)</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/lutheran-inter-parish-youth-of-central-ma-lipy-cm</link>
        <comments>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/lutheran-inter-parish-youth-of-central-ma-lipy-cm#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:19:02 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">This year LIPY will have four definite events from September '23 thru April '24 and will include a mini-Mission Trip to Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop, ME!<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Positive youth development programs strengthen your sense of identity and belief in the future! Talk with Minister Tom to learn more. <br /></span></span></p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">This year LIPY will have four definite events from September '23 thru April '24 and will include a mini-Mission Trip to Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop, ME!<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Positive youth development programs strengthen your sense of identity and belief in the future! Talk with Minister Tom to learn more. <br /></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>New Roof Accomplished!</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/new-roof-accomplished</link>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:10:17 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>H<span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">allelujah! </span></span>Approx $22,000 was raised and the Fellowship Hall roof was finally reparied. Thank you to all members of the congregation and community who donated and made it possible. <br /><br /><em>Matthew 19:26&nbsp; '...with God, all things are possible.'</em></p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>H<span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">allelujah! </span></span>Approx $22,000 was raised and the Fellowship Hall roof was finally reparied. Thank you to all members of the congregation and community who donated and made it possible. <br /><br /><em>Matthew 19:26&nbsp; '...with God, all things are possible.'</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Sunday School 2023-2024</title>
		<link>https://www.emanuelworc.org/news/post/sunday-school-2023-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 21:59:38 -0400</pubDate>
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