Emmanuel Episcopal Church

About this church

Sunday Rite II Holy Eucharist at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens begins at 8:30 and again at 10:30 a.m.; the later service is livestreamed. A Wednesday Eucharist with healing prayers begins at 12:15 p.m. During the formation year, the nursery and children's catechesis open at 9:15 Sunday, adult formation runs from 9:30 to 10:15, and Children's Chapel begins during the 10:30 service, with children leaving and returning as part of the liturgy. Families should check the published start date because those educational programs follow a seasonal calendar rather than meeting year-round.

Emmanuel has served Athens since 1843 and has worshiped at its Prince Avenue and Pope Street campus for roughly 120 years. Its university-town setting contributes to a varied congregation that includes longtime members, recent arrivals, lifelong Episcopalians, and people new to faith. The parish explicitly invites people into full worship and community life regardless of race, sexuality, gender identity, or physical or mental ability. Lay participants can serve as vergers, acolytes, and in other worship roles, while fellowship groups combine meals, prayer, friendship, shared joys and struggles, and community service. A newcomer can preview the 10:30 liturgy online, choose either Sunday Eucharist, and use the 9:15–10:15 formation window when classes are in session. Parents should register children and youth for the current program year before relying on classroom placement.

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