Pre-service Coffee
2025-09-07 09:45 - 10:15, 2025-09-14 09:45 - 10:15, 2025-09-21 09:45 - 10:15, 2025-09-28 09:45 - 10:15 (America/Toronto)
Join us Sunday morning before Service at 9:45 – 10:15am

Food Bank Collection
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00
Please bring your donations the first Sunday of every month for our local Food Bank at the Salvation Army.
Even though the Thrift Store location has closed, Food Bank services in Ridgetown will continue.

Sunday Morning Worship
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 10:30 - 12:00
Everyone welcome!

NO Bible Study
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:00
There will be no Tuesday evening Bible Studies now through September.

Lion Heart Youth
2025-09-13 14:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00
Every Friday, Lion Heart Youth gathers for an engaging, exciting, and uplifting experience. Our program is open to students in grade 7-12.
Each week, our evenings are filled with exciting activities, insightful discussions, and meaningful connections.
Each night includes games, devotions, worship, fun, and fellowship.
Check out our home page for more details!

ECC Worship Singers Practice
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-28 09:00 - 10:30
Anyone ages 10 or older who would like to sing or play a musical instrument come and join us!

Sunday School Fall Kick-off
2025-09-14 11:30 - 14:00
Join us for lunch of corn on the cob, hot dogs and watermelon.
You are also invited to bring your favourite hot dog relish to share.
After lunch we will have a Bucket Golf Competition. All ages can play!

Service at The Village
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30
Emmanuel will be hosting a worship service at Village on the Ridge Retirement Residence at 10:30am.
We would love you to join the residents for this special time if you are able, but please respect the well being of the residents by staying home if you are not well.
These dates are always subject to change.

Teen Bible Quizzing Night
2025-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Something New for Teens in Our Community! 🌟
Starting this September, Lion Heart Youth (grades 7–12 at The Gathering Place & Emmanuel Congregational Church) is launching a brand-new program called Bible Quizzing — and it’s open to ALL teens in the community, whether they’ve ever been to church or not.
This is an awesome opportunity for students to join a team, have fun, and build memorization and teamwork skills in a friendly, positive environment.
So, what is it?
👉 A fun, game-style competition with buzzers, teams, and lots of fun
👉 A chance to build confidence, sharpen memory skills, and make great friends
👉 A safe space where teens are encouraged, supported, and challenged
• Weekly Quizzing Nights: Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 7–9 PM (running September–May)
This year, we’ll be exploring 1 & 2 Corinthians together — but no prior knowledge is needed! We’ll learn in a way that’s fun and engaging. And to top it off… at the end of the year we’ll take a weekend trip to Muskoka Woods! 🎉
If you’re looking for something new for your teen — a place that’s safe, encouraging, and a little competitive 😉 — come check it out!
Bring your student (and their friends!) to our Intro Night on September 9 at ECC to see what it’s all about.

Sunday Social for Widows & Widowers
2025-09-21 15:00 - 18:30
Colin and Margaret Pool would like to invite the widows and widowers of the congregation to a Sunday Social at their place this Sunday Sept. 21, from 3 pm – ?.
There will be coffee and cake, an activity, supper and social time.
Caregivers are also welcome to attend.

Bible Study
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
Our Fall Bible study lead by Pastor John will be discussing the Book of Isaiah.

Ladies Group
2025-09-24 13:30 - 15:00
All ladies of any age are welcome to join us for a great time of fellowship, prayer, devotion and planning is shared by all over a cup of coffee/tea.
Our meetings are (usually) held the last Wednesday of the month, from 1:30 till 3pm. (with the exception of July, August and December)
The ladies group hosts special events on behalf of the congregation, and also for those out in the community. We provide lunches for funerals, wedding receptions, and any other special events that are requested. We also make donations to both local and international missions. In order to make these donations, we host fundraising events such as bake sales.

Women’s Bible Study on EPHESIANS.
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00
It will be on Thursday nights beginning Oct. 2nd from 6:30pm – 8:00pm and it will be every other week.
Cost is $18.65 due on/before Sept. 28th to order books.
Ephesians
How can we live more authentic lives?
Christian community can be difficult to navigate.
We are called to live in unity with other Christians, but that is sometimes easier said than done. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses hypocrisy, unity, and other key issues the church still struggles with today. Dig deep into Ephesians and discover the practical insight intended to help you live and worship in harmony with your fellow believers.
In this Bible study you will find:
• 14 lessons to lead you through the book of Ephesians

The Gathering Place – Grand Open Door Weekend
2025-10-03 18:00 - 2025-10-05 14:00
Come join our sister church in celebrating the grand opening of their new building!

Worship Service at The Gathering Place!
2025-10-05 10:30 - 14:00
EMMANUEL WILL be closing its doors to, as a church family, JOIN THE GATHERING PLACE, 66 Main Street West, in worship & celebrating their Opening SERVICE!
After service they will be serving pulled pork!
