Welcome to Emanuel Lutheran Church

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Welcome to Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, a servant community in the city of New Brunswick, NJ. The people of Emanuel are drawn together by the promise of the Christian faith to make all things new. In response to this promise, we work together to celebrate the love of God.

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Holy Week and Easter 2024

You're invited to join Emanuel in person or via FaceBook livestream to celebrate Holy Week and Easter! During Holy Week, we travel to the cross with Jesus before celebrating his resurrection on Easter.

This year, our Holy Week and Easter services include:

Palm Sunday, March 24: Service in person and via livestream at 10:00 am. We wave palms and sing to celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Then, we turn to the story of the last night of Jesus' life, his betrayal, and his death.

Maundy Thursday, March 28: Dinner at 6:00 pm (in person only) followed by a brief service at 7:00 pm (in person and via livestream). After dinner, we'll clean up together, then gather in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm for a brief service with music, scripture, communion, and the stripping of the altar. The service will be livestreamed. We gather as Jesus did with his disciples on the last night of his life to share a simple meal in our social hall and find Christ in community with one another. Then, we move to the sanctuary to reflect on Jesus’ new commandment to love one another, share Holy Communion, and witness the stripping of the altar, a tradition foreshadowing Jesus’ abandonment by his friends.

Good Friday, March 29: Candlelight and shadows at 7:00 pm. Through readings, music, reflections, and sacred art, we tell the story of Jesus' crucifixion and seek his presence at the heart of human suffering around the world today. Where is God when the worst happens? We seek the presence of the crucified Christ at the heart of suffering with this Tenebrae service of candlelight, shadows, music, reflections, and growing darkness.

Easter Sunday, March 31: Service at 10:00 am. Alleluia, Christ is risen! With festive music, chimes, beautiful flowers, and joy, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

To participate in worship with us in person, please come to Emanuel and worship with us. Masks are welcome but not required.

To participate in worship with us online, livestream our service on our Facebook page. Feel free to say hello and to offer prayers in the chat.

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Ash Wednesday 2024: February 14, 7:00 PM

You're invited to join the congregations of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Christ Church New Brunswick for our shared Ash Wednesday worship service. In this contemplative service, we'll share ashes and…
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Worship Schedule

We offer worship

in-person and

via live stream on our Facebook page

each Sunday at 10 AM.

 

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What to Expect
As a Visitor

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Our new Pastor

Welcome our new pastor, Mr. Scott Rush who  grew up in Brooklyn, NY. His family moved to Long Island while he was in high school, and his three brothers and their families still live there. Click on the photo to read his bio.

Art and words of welcome to Emanuel.

What To Expect

Interested in attending one of our services? We warmly welcome new visitors into our congregation. To get a better idea of what you can expect at Emanuel Lutheran Church, please see this article.

Make A Donation

Our church provides the community with a number of outreach services including community ministry, food pantry, and a drug treatment program, among others. Your donation helps to aid these programs and more.

We Are Accessible

Emanuel is committed to full accessibility. Our ramp, the automatic wheelchair lift, and the modern accessible bathrooms ensure that you're able to worship with us safely. Click the sign above to read more.

Emanuel Lutheran Church
1 Kirkpatrick St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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