If you’re joining us for the first time or if you’re visiting, we hope you have a great time worshiping with us and being part of the Emmanuel family. Here’s some info that might be useful.
Emmanuel is a church that strives to live out its vision of being Real People with Relevant Faith for Our Community. We believe this is achieved through growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ, worshipping God together, being God's hands and feet in the local community, and sharing our faith with people in our lives.
We have a range of great ministries and community connections. All including Children are welcome in worship and we encourage their participation and service.
During the week we have a range of additional programs and activities for children, youth, and families including; Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Playgroup, and Youth Discipleship.
We also have a range of adult Explore Groupsthat meet to study the bible in smaller groups, and a range of adult interest groups including Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Craft, Working Bees, and Fellowship groups you can find more about these here.
On Sundays we hold two Worship Services:
Our 8am Sunday service is a traditional style of worship which is quieter and more structured and includes the great hymns of our tradition.
Our 9.30am Sunday service is more contemporary and caters for families of all types. We use modern songs from a wide range of sources, have an informal style of worship, and have a high degree of participation in the leadership of the services. Sunday School is run for children aged 3 and up within this service during school terms. We also provide Sermonfollow up and Dig in at Home materials to help resource and equip households to engage in faith practices at home and everyday life.
During both services, Communion is shared on the first Sunday of each month and the preaching is biblically based and relevant to people’s lives.
Whatever your style of worship, we can assure you that you will be very welcome here at Emmanuel. Our auditorium has Guest wi-fi, a retreat room for those who need it, and a hearing aid loop on the Laurel St side.
Staying connected with what’s happening is easy via our Website, Church App,and Facebookor by contacting one of the Ministry Team listed below.
If you'd like to provide us with your details and sign up to receive church news and updates via email please connect with us here
Thank you.
Worship is one of the central activities that we participate in as a church. Each of our Sunday services are unique and inspired opportunities for us to express our love for God. Through our worship services we provide opportunities for God to speak to us and through us to inspire us in our lives of discipleship.
Through the Summer School Holiday's our 9:30 worship service times have changed.
Special services throughout December are listed on our events page.
Services in January are 8am (traditional) and 5pm (family / table worship) through until Sunday Jan 20 when we are scheduled to return to our 9:30am service, coinciding with the start of the school year.
Sunday December 31 (NYE) 8am 5pm.
Sunday 7 January (Holy Communion) 8am 5pm
Sunday 14 January 8am 5pm
Sunday 21 January 8am 9.30am
Our 8am Sunday service is a traditional style of service. This is a quieter, more structured style of service where we sing the great hymns of our tradition. We share together in communion on the first Sunday of each month.
Our 5pm Sunday service will be a more casual service based around the table and will involve a shared meal and prayer and discussion.. These interactive services are family friendly and open to all ages and all stages of faith. Come as you are and bring a plate to share as you are able.
Our 9.30am Sunday Worship is a contemporary service designed for young families. We use contemporary songs from a wide range of sources, have an informal style of worship and have a high degree of participation in the leadership of the worship services. The preaching is biblically based and is relevant to people’s lives. Communion is shared on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School is run during the school terms, during this service.
If you would like to worship online please click here for more information.
Community Helping Hand is one way we can connect with our local Community by offering Help, using our Hands and Hearts. It seems incredible that in our community there are some people who don’t have homes but sleep in our parks, and that there are people who have to come here for food. What we offer is not fancy gourmet food, but basic things: baked beans, rice, noodles, milk, tea bags, toothpaste, etc. As well as offering bags of food, may we care for these people with our prayers, and be mindful of these people on the sidelines of our community.
We offer the food hamper service as an Emergency Relief Basis and the hours of service are as follows.
Monday and Thursday 9.00m - 12 noon (only)
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If you would like to donate to this project one way is through the containers for change scheme.
The Community Helping Hand code is
C10226106
all support is greatly appreciated.
This project is fully funded my the Emmanuel Uniting Church Community.
Pastoral Care
At Emmanuel, pastoral care is “for everyone by everyone” and this often happens within an Explore Group. For other Pastoral Care needs we have a dedicated team of volunteers headed by Bronwyn Kelly who can be contacted in the first instance on 3354 4961 pastoralcare@emmanueluca.org.au .
As part of our Pastoral Care we also ask members of our congregation to complete the Directory & Emergency Contact Details form.
Online Worship occurs via zoom. You can now join us live online on Sunday Morning:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9332095036
Meeting ID: 933 209 5036
At 7.50am for our 8am Worship Service
At 9.20am for our 9.30am Sunday Worship.
Worshiping with us in Person
If you want to worship with us in person please click here for information
Recorded Services
If you missed a service, we record and make available our services for up to eight weeks.
They are available here
NOte that our 5pm services will NOT be available online
'Share your Journey' is when we hear about peoples' walk with God and celebrate the ways in which God has worked throughout our lives.
If you would like the opportunity to share your walk with God, please contact Rev Brian Hoole.
The link will take you to our Youtube Playlist with recordings of our 'Share Your Journey' Segment.
We are now in the season of lent - join with us as we follow the theme of UCA Qld Synod Renewal : God's Story Our Story
Sunday Apr 27- Resurrection Sunday - road to emmaus
8am Hi Res video click here.
Sunday Apr 20- Resurrection Sunday - Our Story & God's Story
8am Hi Res video click here.
930am Hi-Res video click here.
Friday Apr 18 - Good Friday, confidence in dark times
8am Hi Res video click here. (service commences at 8:20)
Sunday Apr 13 - Palm Sunday - Readiness
8am Hi Res video click here.
930am Hi-Res video click here.
Sunday Apr 06 - Abundance and Renewal
8am Hi Res video click here.
930am Hi-Res video click here.
Sunday Mar 30 - Forgiveness and Reconciliation
8am Hi Res video click here.
930am Hi-Res video click here.
Sunday Mar 23 Lent week 3 - Seeking God
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
NEW 930am Hi-Res video click here.
Sunday Mar 16 Lent week 2 - Encounter
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Friday Mar 14 The Ordination of Dominic Chan
audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Sunday Mar 09 Lent week 1 - assurance
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Sunday Mar 02 Generosity: The story of Zaccheus
Dedication of Henry Walduck
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Sunday Feb 23 "Generosity: what is great gain?"
Presbytery youth Badeya service
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Sunday Feb 16 "Generosity: the attitude of your heart "
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
Sunday Feb 09 "Generosity: A tale of two widows "
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Sunday Feb 02 "Generosity: Joy in giving "
8am audio only click here.
8am full video click here.
930 audio only click here.
930am full video click here.
Memorials / funerals held at Emmanuel Uniting Church are available as requested here.
They will be held online for up to 3 months.
In loving memory of Heather McDonald, Friday 19/04/2024
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Please contact us for all enquiries about hall hire and availability:
buildingbookings@emmanueluca.org.au
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Conveniently located approximately 800 meters from the Enoggera train station, Emmanuel Uniting Church offers a multipurpose hall suitable for a variety of events. Our hall provides ample space and functionality, with parking capacity for up to 30 cars.
Hall Features:
- High Ceilings and Carpeted Floors: Ideal for a wide range of activities, from Pilates to training days.
- Fully Functioning Shared Kitchen: Kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities (not certified for commercial use). Note that the kitchen is a shared space and may be accessed by Emmanuel Church staff and members who could be on-site during your booking.
- Wheelchair Accessible: Fully accessible facilities to accommodate all guests.
- Child Safe Environment: Includes a fully fenced grassed area, providing a safe space for children.
- Tables & Chairs: Approximately 100 plus chairs and approximately 10 large tables.
- Technical: Guest Wi-Fi, large wall-mounted screen, and sound system with microphone.
Room Dimensions and Capacity:
- Hall Dimensions: 20.0 x 14.4 meters (excluding storerooms)
- Total Area: 256 square meters
- Maximum Capacity: 128 people (based on 2 square meters per person)
Booking Considerations:
- Quiet Time: If your booking requires quiet time, please check with the Emmanuel Office to ensure no church activities are occurring during your proposed time to avoid any inconvenience.
- Special Requests: Access to other parts of the church building, apart from the hall, kitchen, and amenities, requires special requests and prior approval.
Public Liability Insurance:
- Certificate of Currency: As a hirer you must arrange your own Public Liability Insurance and supply a copy of the Certificate of Currency with the completed Licence Agreement.
- Please note: a certificate of currency is not your invoice or policy statement but a statement provided by your insurer.
Hire agreement documents:
- Licence Agreement: We require the tenant to complete a Licence Agreement and provide a current Certificate of Currency (see above).
- Documents must be signed and sent to buildingbookings@emmanueluca. We do accept scanned signed copies.
For more information on availability and rates, please contact us at buildingbookings@emmanueluca.org.au.
Our booking availability for this month is visible here