Emmanuel Episcopal Church in West Roxbury
Our intimate church aims to serve West Roxbury, Roslindale communities, as well as greater Boston. We welcome everyone to a spiritual home where we celebrate God’s love, care for each other, and live our truth and our questions. Emmanuel Episcopal Church of West Roxbury welcomes people of every age, gender, ethnic heritage, sexual orientation, and religious background. We hope to see you soon.
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Our church believes worship should be a joyous experience that lifts everyone up.
Welcoming All
No matter who you are or where you are in your spiritual journey, we welcome you.
Working for Good
We are called to minister to those in need and to work together to bring about social and economic justice.
Morning Prayer with Holy Eucharist on Sundays at 10:00 am
Masks are optional and social distancing practiced. Please read our newsletter for the latest details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2026
The Summer 2026 Volume 1 Newsletter can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Emmanuel-Newsletter-SUMMER-2026-Vol-1-F.pdf The Order of Service for 6/28/26 can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.28.26-5th-Pentecost-Morning-Prayer-Final.pdf
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2026
The Spring 2026 Volume 3 Newsletter can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Emmanuel-Newsletter-SPRING-2026-Vol-3F.pdf The Order of Service for 6/21/26 can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.21.26-4th-Pentecost-Baptism-Visitation-Final.pdf
Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 14, 2026
The Spring 2026 Volume 3 Newsletter can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Emmanuel-Newsletter-SPRING-2026-Vol-3F.pdf The Order of Service for 6/14/26 can be found at: https://emmanuelwr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.14.26-3rd-Pentecost-Morning-Prayer-Canticles.pdf
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Dear Friends in Christ:
With gratitude to God and great joy, the Vestry of Emmanuel Church, West Roxbury, is pleased to announce that the Reverend Jonathan T. Eden, who has faithfully served as our Bridge Priest (from May 2022), then as Priest in Charge (since March 2024), has accepted the call to become the next Rector of our parish.
Since joining our congregation, Fr. Jon has provided thoughtful leadership, compassionate pastoral care, inspiring preaching and teaching, and a steadfast commitment to the mission and ministry of our church. We have profound faith that he will continue to help strengthen our community, and deepen our relationship with Christ.
After prayerful consideration and consultation with diocesan leadership, the Discernment Committee, made up of Vestry members and other lay leaders, recommended that the Vestry call Fr. Jon to serve as Rector. At our May 2026 meeting, the Vestry agreed unanimously, and voted to extend the call. We believe this call reflects God’s guidance and affirms the fruitful ministry we have already shared together.
The transition from Priest in Charge to Rector marks an important milestone in the life of our parish. It has been over 25 years since we last called a rector, and this decision is both a recognition of the strong partnership that has developed between Fr. Jon and the congregation, and an expression of our hope for and confidence in the future.
We are excited that Fr. Jon, his wife Lucy, and their son Braylen will continue to be a part of the Emmanuel community for a long time to come. Please join us in giving thanks for Fr. Jon’s ministry, and in praying for God’s continued blessings upon our parish as we enter this new chapter together.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide us as we grow in worship, fellowship, service, and witness.
Faithfully,
Ken Thelen & Cathy McCarthy
Co-Wardens
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