Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

There are a variety of ways to serve through the ministries of Emmanuel. As a small congregation, we are not a church that is run by staff, but a congregation whose ministries are sustained by God’s call in the lives of our members. So whether it be serving coffee on Sunday mornings or working in our community garden, our service is powered by people who respond to the call of God. You can read more about our partnered ministries and some of our main service projects below.

Emmanuel Farm

Emmanuel Farm is a ministry of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church that uses sustainable agricultural techniques on the church property to grow healthy, nutritious food for the benefit of those living with food-insecurity. The majority of food produced at Emmanuel Farm is donated to the Northshore Senior Center Food Pantry.

Emmanuel Farm welcomes everyone who wishes to become involved. Come “putter” with us every Saturday morning during the growing season, 9:00-11:00AM. Blessing Church, the Korean Church that worships in our building on Sundays at 1pm, also partners with us as they care for a few of the raised beds. Additionally, a neighbor cares for a few areas of the farm and generously donates the veggies grown. Learn to garden, enjoy chatting over some coffee, and grow food for our neighbors in need! NO experience necessary; if you have any gardening tools and gloves, please bring them along.

The Farm provides the opportunity for Emmanuel Presbyterian Church to expand its continued efforts to live out Christ’s greatest commandment, which compels us to care for those living in need. As we strive for good stewardship of the Earth and all its inhabitants, it is our hope that Emmanuel Farm continually sees God’s hand at work. As faithful stewards of what God has given to us, we seek to be one piece in the broader effort to achieve a healthier, more stable, and more compassionate world.

Camp United We Stand

Volunteers from Emmanuel have been getting to know Camp United We Stand: a hardworking local homeless encampment. We have visited them regularly over the past year and been impressed by their community spirit, kindness to each other, and dedication to keeping their population safe by keeping drugs and alcohol out of the camp. We have gotten to know residents with pets, kids, jobs, and plans for the future. These are folks who are working hard to survive and grow under challenging conditions, and who appreciate support from the larger community when available. Volunteers try to keep the congregation up to date about the camp location and needs, and our members frequently contribute what they can. Recently, the camp requested a used outdoor barbecue and our congregation offered three! It was a delight to share this generosity with the camp members right before the 4th of July. The camp reported a successful BBQ event, and will continue using the grills most evenings. Needs change often as both the location of the camp and its residents are always evolving. Dinner service is always welcome as it is wonderful for residents to get homemade food from our hearts and ovens. Please feel welcome to reach out to Sam and Kristen if you are wondering what the camp may need, or how they do things. We visit frequently and are always happy to learn more!

You can also visit the camp's website for more good information: LINK

Campbell Farm

Campbell Farm is located on the Yakama Indian Reservation in Wapato WA. It was owned and operated by the Campbell Family for most of this century. In 1978, Nellie Campbell willed the 40 acre farm to the Central Washington Presbytery. Since that time, the farm has been a part of the larger family of Christ. The facilities historic buildings and warm, country atmosphere, make The Campbell Farm a true gem in the Presbyterian "family" of conference and retreat centers. The farm is currently part of the Northwest Coast Presbytery.

Campbell Farm serves the community in several ways. It has successfully organized and operated a strong children's program for the past 15 years through a variety of programs including: after school programs, youth leadership training, summer camps and a summer feeding program that provide meals to housing projects on three sites, including the farm itself.

There is an opportunity at Emmanuel to take an annual fall trip to Campbell Farm for apple gleaning and other activities.

Neah Bay Christmas Party

A long standing tradition at Emmanuel is a trip to the Presbyterian Church in Neah Bay where we join with other churches in the Northwest Coast Presbytery to put on a Christmas party for the community.  The party takes place on the 2nd Saturday of December.  For more specific information email info@epcbothell.org with your questions.