Outreach

Outreach

As a serving congregation, we seek insight and vision as we strive to act with energy in response to Christ’s call to ministry in our community and in the world. – From the Immanuel Mission Statement

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.

Immanuelites are committed to serving others through hands-on participation, indirect assistance and financial aid. Three of many examples include the following: Immanuelites have responded to the call to ministry through assistance to those affected by Hurricane Rita in New Orleans, through youth participation in Habitat for Humanity building in Pennsylvania, and through Rebuilding Together in Arlington.

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
For more information

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.

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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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monthly service opportunities
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quarterly service opportunities
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yearly service opportunities
Each year, Immanuel gives to approximately 40 organizations.

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