Emmanuel United Church of Christ

About this church

Emmanuel United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming congregation at 124 Broadway in Hanover. Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. in person and is live-streamed on YouTube, with recordings normally posted on Monday. The church intentionally preserves elements and the setting of traditional worship while responding to present-day spiritual needs. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and the table is open to adults regardless of church background; children and youth may participate at their parents' discretion. Refreshments and conversation follow worship in King Auditorium.

Emmanuel's Hanover roots are unusually deep. Its history traces a Reformed congregation to 1765, when 237 members formed near what is now the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery. A later brick church introduced English into services previously held in German, connecting the current congregation with the area's immigrant and civic history. For today's visitor, free Sunday parking is available at several nearby municipal and private locations detailed on the visit page, while metered Broadway spaces are also free that day. Sunday school, Bible study, and a free community concert series broaden the church's offerings beyond worship; the events page is the right source for dates and occasional outdoor-service locations.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Emmanuel United Church of Christ · Visit Emmanuel · Our History · Events and Concerts

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• First Sunday Holy Communion during worship

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