Ministries

Children’s Education

Immanuel provides a comprehensive Children’s Education Program on Sunday mornings from Nursery Care up to age 3. We offer a challenging and energetic program for ages 4 - 6th grade.

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Additional Information
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
  • Volunteer to teach Sunday School – contact ehorn@ipcmclean.org for details
  • To be a steward to accompany children to church school classes as they rotate through the workshops and to provide continuity (church year commitment)
  • To help with curriculum planning and preparation
    If you would like to volunteer, please contact office@ipcmclean.org.

Youth Ministries

Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in McLean, VA. Striving to follow Jesus, we seek to embody God’s love in worship, service, education, and community. The youth ministries program seeks to connect with youth at a variety of levels.

Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we welcome you to join us on this path! There are no requirements to be a part of the youth group – simply come with an open mind and listening heart.

(FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS)

Youth Ministries

Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in McLean, VA. Striving to follow Jesus, we seek to embody God’s love in worship, service, education, and community. The youth ministries program seeks to connect with youth at a variety of levels.

Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we welcome you to join us on this path! There are no requirements to be a part of the youth group – simply come with an open mind and listening heart.

(FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS)

Adult Ministry

Immanuel seeks to help adults travel a path of spiritual growth, deepening their relationship with God and equipping the to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

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Spirituality & Learning

Our comprehensive Christian Education Program at Immanuel is designed to meet the spiritual and faith development needs of all ages.

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Young Adults (IPC Pathways)

 IPC Pathways is for young people who have a connection to Immanuel, whether or not they are members. It is designed to access an under-utilized asset: the wisdom and experience of Immanuelites of all ages.

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Small Groups

Most of these small group Spiritual Growth opportunities meets weekly via Zoom for spirited discussion and welcome new participants anytime during the year. For more information, please review the full calendar or contact the church office. We always encourage you to form new small groups. Speak to Pastor Katie for more information.

Outreach

Immanuel's Outreach is vast. From our hands-on monthly in-house sandwich making for DC Central Kitchen, to trips abroad to Peru, Mexico and Guatemala, Immanuel supports those in need in our neighborhood, the DC area, our nation and our world. Our Outreach Program is channeled through these groups:

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    Community Service and Action

    CS&A encourages participation in and support of charitable organizations in our local community by coordinating drives for needed food and other items and annually disbursing funds to several area organizations.

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    Chesterbrook Residences

    In 2000, Immanuel and two other McLean religious communities began realizing our dream of building an affordable, 97-apartment retirement living facility in the McLean area. Chesterbrook opened its doors in 2007.

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    International Mission

    The International Mission Committee helps our congregation become personally involved with Presbyterians and others abroad. In the process, our Immanuel members learn about other peoples -- their faith, culture, history, economics and politics. We take mission trips, establish partnerships and disburse funds to those in need around the world.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Immanuel offers lots of ways to volunteer your time and talents.

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    Youth Mission

    A hallmark of our youth programs is their involvement in mission. As confirmands, youth dedicate a “Day in the City,” serving the poor. For a week each summer, they travel to Pennsylvania to build with Habitat for Humanity. Our youth also participate in an annual summer reading program, as well as holiday events with our special needs friends from Langley Residential Support Services

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    Changing Lives/”I Have a Dream” Program

    Since 1995, this program has forged strong bonds between members of Immanuel and families in and around Anacostia, in Washington, DC. Our covenant with the students in our program: if you complete high school, we will pay for post secondary schooling or job training.

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    Endowment for Immanuel

Hands-On Mission

...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. (Matthew 25:35)

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yearly service opportunities

Music Opportunities for Adults

Singing

Sanctuary Choir

    • Join anytime. Anyone with the ability to match pitch and hold a tune is welcome.

    • Central ensemble of music program. Presents music most Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. service.

    • Offers fun, fellowship and the opportunity to sing a wide variety of music.

    • Rehearse Tuesdays from in the Music Room.

Motet Choir

    • Based on space available.

    • Provides opportunity to present more challenging music.

    • Rehearse Tuesdays in the Music Room

Ringing

Sanctuary Bells

If you're interested in bell-ringing at Immanuel, please contact Patrick Walker.

Soloing

Soloing

    • If you sing or play an instrument and wish to present music during either of the Sunday services, please contact Patrick Walker.

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Opportunities during Evening Worship

If you wish to participate in our Immanuel in the Evening Worship group, please contact office@ipcmclean.org for details on available opportunities.

Ministry Care

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Congregational Care
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Stephen Ministry
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Healthcare Navigation Team

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