Events

What's happening at Emmanuel.

Worship services, fellowship, outreach, and special gatherings — all welcome.

This week

Trinity IV · Sunday, 28 June 2026

Sunday service at 10:00 AM. Color: Green. Theme: Ostensible Living.

Opening

Opening Prayer & Processional Hymn

A&M 372 / ABU 8

Preparations · Ven Arinze Ilechukwu

Epistle

Ephesians 5:1–10

Gradual Hymn ABU 176

Evangelist Azuka Osuagwu

Gospel

Matthew 19:16–26

Evangelist Dennis Ukatu

Sermon

Ostensible Living

Evangelist Engr Ibezim Ojukwu

Holy Communion

A&M 399

Announcements

Evangelist Azuka Osuagwu

Doxology & Benediction

Withdrawal Hymn

ABU 296

Sun, Jun 28

Trinity IV — Ostensible Living

Holy Communion service at 10:00 AM. Color: Green.

Wed, Jul 1

Midweek Bible Study

Digging into Scripture together at 6:00 PM.

Sun, Jul 5

All-Family Worship Service

A joyful bilingual service with Holy Communion.

Sun, Jul 12

Children's Sunday

A special service celebrating our children.

Sat, Jul 25

Community Outreach Day

Serving our Randolph neighbors with food and prayer.

Latest event · 19 July 2026

His Royal Majesty Igwe Engr. Sir Augustine C. Emelobe, KSC, GON, Ezeokpoko II of Oba

Archive feature · 19 July 2026

Royal Thanksgiving Visit

His Royal Majesty, Igwe Engr. Sir Augustine C. Emelobe, KSC, GON, Ezeokpoko II of Oba, worships with Emmanuel Igbo/English Anglican Church.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Emmanuel Igbo/English Anglican Church, Randolph, Massachusetts, was honored to welcome His Royal Majesty following the successful OPU Americas 2026 Convention (July 17–19, 2026). He was accompanied by executives and members of OPU Americas, who joined the congregation in offering thanksgiving to God for the success of the convention.

During his address, His Royal Majesty encouraged everyone to remain steadfast in faith, continue doing good, and always look unto God — reminding the congregation that, at the appointed time, everything God has destined for each person will surely come to fulfillment.

"Remain steadfast, continue to do good, and always look unto God. At the appointed time, everything God has destined for you will come to fulfillment."

His Royal Majesty concluded his message by sharing words of encouragement from Jeremiah 29:11–14 — reminding everyone of God's plans for His people: plans of peace, hope, restoration, and a secure future.

The clergy and members of Emmanuel Igbo/English Anglican Church were delighted to receive His Royal Majesty and the OPU Americas delegation. We give thanks to God for the successful convention and pray for continued wisdom, unity, peace, and progress within the Oba community and throughout OPU Americas.

His Royal Majesty with the Rector, Ven A.G.U Ilechukwu, and his wife — His Royal Majesty with the Rector, Ven A.G.U. Ilechukwu, and his wife.

His Royal Majesty receiving Holy Communion from the celebrant at Emmanuel Anglican Church — His Royal Majesty receives Holy Communion during the thanksgiving service.

His Royal Majesty with members of Emmanuel Anglican Church after the service — A warm moment of fellowship with members of the church family after worship.

Igwe with the Rector and ministers of Emmanuel Anglican Church — His Royal Majesty with the Rector and ministers of the church.

Igwe with the Rector and the President of OPU Americas and executives — With the Rector and the President of OPU Americas and members of his executive.

His Royal Majesty with OPU Americas members and Emmanuel Anglican Church congregation after the thanksgiving service — His Royal Majesty with members of OPU Americas and the church family gathered in thanksgiving.

His Royal Majesty Igwe Engr. Sir Augustine C. Emelobe with the Emmanuel Anglican Church choir members in purple robes — His Royal Majesty with the church choir after the thanksgiving service.

His Royal Majesty with the Rector and members of the Rector's extended family — His Royal Majesty with the Rector and members of the Rector's family.

His Royal Majesty outside the church with the Rector's children — Outside the church — a joyful moment with the Rector's children.

His Royal Majesty singing hymns during the service — His Royal Majesty joins the congregation in singing hymns of praise.

Igwe singing a hymn alongside a member of the congregation — A quiet moment of worship — hymnal in hand, lifted in song.

His Royal Majesty seated with Ezeikpoaku during the service, attentive to the Word — Attentive to the Word — seated with Ezeikpoaku during the sermon.

His Royal Majesty seated among the Emmanuel Anglican Church congregation — Seated among the congregation for worship and thanksgiving.

Choir leading worship as the congregation stands in praise during the royal thanksgiving visit — The choir leads the congregation in joyful praise during the thanksgiving service.

His Royal Majesty with the Rector, his wife, and a family member of the church — A treasured moment with the Rector, his wife, and a member of the church family.

His Royal Majesty takes a picture with a family after the thanksgiving service — Picture time — His Royal Majesty with a family after the service.

His Royal Majesty exchanges pleasantries with Ezeokpoko after the service — Exchanging pleasantries with Ezeokpoko in the fellowship hall.

Igwe Ezeokpoko II greeting members after the thanksgiving service — Igwe Ezeokpoko II greeting members after the service.

His Royal Majesty and the Rector blessing a young child after the thanksgiving service — A blessing for the next generation after a great thanksgiving service.

His Royal Majesty posing with the Rector's children under a bright summer sky — A joyful photo with the Rector's children.

Scripture for reflection

Jeremiah 29:11–14

God knows the plans He has for His people — plans to prosper them, give them hope, and lead them into a blessed future. Those who seek Him wholeheartedly will find Him.

From our archives

Past Event Highlight

A look back at our Father's Sunday & Retreat 2026 — themed "Christian Family Structure: Building Godly Homes According to God's Design."

Father's Sunday and Retreat 2026 flyer — Christian Family Structure

Father's Sunday & Retreat 2026

"Blessed is everyone who fears, reveres, and worships the Lord." — Psalm 128:1

Retreat (Virtual): Saturday, 20th June 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Father's Sunday (In-Person): Sunday, 21st June 2026 · 10:00 AM · Trinity III
Igbo House, North Street, Randolph MA
Sermon: "Christian Family Structure" — Sir Nelson Okonkwo
Deut. 6:6–7 · Eph. 6:1–4
Service Conductor: Evangelist Dennis Ukatu
Blessing of the Fathers: Ven. Dr. Fred Nwachukwuma
Retreat Minister: Venerable Davidson Udodi
Host: Venerable Arinze Ilechukwu (Rector)

Zoom (for retreats)

Meeting ID: 861 999 5904

Password: 111036

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Order of Service

A glimpse of how we worshipped

1
Processional Hymn
ABU 224 / A&M 307 — "O Worship the King"
2
Call to Worship & Confession
General Confession and Absolution
3
The Lord's Prayer
With versicles and responses
4
Venite
ABÙ ỌMA 95 (Igbo)
5
Psalm 128:1–6
Reader: Mr Nnamdi Okeke
6
1st Lesson — Deut. 6:4–9
Reader: Chukwubuoyim Ilechukwu
7
2nd Lesson — Eph. 6:1–4
Reader: Soluchi Ukatu
8
Apostles' Creed & Litany
Congregational
9
Intercessory Prayers
Church · Fathers · Nations
10
Special Numbers
Choir & guest ministrations
11
Hymn for Sermon
CH 25 — "Faith of Our Fathers"
12
Sermon
Sir Nelson Okonkwo
13
Tithes, Welfare & Offerings
Choir / Band
14
Blessing of the Fathers
Ven. Dr. Fred Nwachukwuma
15
Presentation of Gifts
Women honour the fathers
16
Notices
Mr Chima Osuagwu
17
Doxology & Benediction
Closing prayers
18
Recessional Hymn
ABU 154 (Igbo)

From our archives · 14 June 2026

Children's Sunday

"Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength." — Psalm 8:2

A joyful service led in large part by our children on Sunday, 14th June 2026 — reading the scriptures, leading the psalm, and reminding the whole church that the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Young Voices Leading Worship

The Psalm — Psalm 8: Nmesoma Okonkwo
First Lesson — Proverbs 22:6: Kamsi Okeke
Second Lesson — St. Mark 10:13–16: Amarachi Osuagwu
Scripture Anchor: "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." — St. Mark 10:14

Order of Service

How we worshipped together

1
The Preparation
Processional Hymn
2
General Confession & Absolution
Minister and Congregation
3
Opening Sentences & Prayers
Versicles and Responses · Gloria Patri
4
The Psalm
Psalm 8 — Nmesoma Okonkwo
5
The Lessons
Proverbs 22:6 · St. Mark 10:13–16
6
The Apostles' Creed
Said by all
7
The Prayers
The Lord's Prayer · Intercessions
8
Blessing of the Children
Minister and Congregation
9
Recessional Hymn
Closing prayers & benediction

Archive feature · 2026

Mother's Sunday 2026

A beautiful day of worship, testimonies, scripture reading, and thanksgiving led by the women of Emmanuel. These photographs capture the reverence, joy, and family spirit of the celebration.

Women leading worship during Mother's Sunday 2026

Women of Emmanuel Anglican Church seated together in coordinated attire during the Mother's Sunday 2026 service — The women of the parish gathered in unity for the 2026 Mother's Sunday celebration.

Portrait of a women's ministry member in a blue headwrap smiling during Mother's Sunday 2026 — A radiant moment of fellowship before the morning's processional.

Two women leading a presentation with a microphone at the front of the sanctuary during Mother's Sunday 2026 — Women's ministry leaders welcome the congregation and introduce the day's theme.

Women's ministry speaker offering prayer at the lectern during Mother's Sunday 2026 — An intercessory prayer offered for mothers and families of the parish.

Congregation members standing together in worship during Mother's Sunday 2026 at Emmanuel Anglican Church — The congregation stands together in worship during the celebration service.

A women's ministry member walking forward to make an offering during Mother's Sunday 2026 — Bringing forward thanksgiving offerings as part of the Mother's Sunday liturgy.

A young woman reading scripture with a microphone during Mother's Sunday 2026 — A young member of the parish reads the day's scripture lesson.

A women's ministry leader giving an address from the front of the church during Mother's Sunday 2026 — A leader of the women's ministry delivers the Mother's Sunday address.

A women's ministry member reading at the lectern during Mother's Sunday 2026 — A member reads a tribute to mothers from the lectern.

A women's ministry member speaking warmly to the congregation during Mother's Sunday 2026 — Words of gratitude and blessing shared with the gathered congregation.

Women of Emmanuel Anglican Church singing during Mother's Sunday

Featured celebration

Mother's Sunday at Emmanuel

A joyful celebration honoring the women of the church through song, thanksgiving, prayer, and fellowship. These moments reflect the warmth, dignity, and faithful service of our women's ministry.

Women's ministry member smiling during Mother's Sunday

Mother's Sunday presentation during the church service

From our archives · 10 December 2023

Christmas Carol Service

Families of the parish gathered in joyful red and white to celebrate the birth of our Saviour with carols, scripture, and gifts for the children.

The whole family gathered around the altar — children and mothers dressed in Christmas red and white for the carol service.

Children come forward to receive Christmas gift bags during the celebration.

Joyful fellowship in the pews as families enjoy gifts and the spirit of the season.

Worshippers lift their hands in praise during the Christmas carol service.

Group portrait of the women's ministry on Mother's Sunday, 14 May 2023

Archive feature · 14 May 2023

Mother's Sunday 2023

A day of thanksgiving, song, and shared joy — with mothers of the Mothers' Union honored at the altar and a heartwarming M-O-T-H-E-R performance by our children paying tribute to the women who raise them in faith.

Children's M-O-T-H-E-R tribute performance

Mothers' Union celebration

Women of Emmanuel gathered around the Mother's Sunday cake in blue gele head wraps — Mothers gathered around the celebration cake in coordinated blue gele.

Women's ministry presenting tributes during Mother's Sunday 2023 — Tributes and prayers offered for the mothers of the parish.

Mothers' Union members singing together during the 2023 celebration — The Mothers' Union sings a hymn of thanksgiving together.

Group portrait of the women's ministry on Mother's Sunday 2023 — Group portrait of the women's ministry after the celebration service.

Mothers joyfully cutting the celebration cake during Mother's Sunday 2023 — Joyful cake-cutting moment with praise and dancing.

Clapping and singing around the Mother's Sunday 2023 cake — Clapping and singing fill the room as mothers are honored.

Two women in beautiful Igbo attire posing together during Mother's Sunday 2023 — A warm portrait of fellowship in beautiful Igbo attire.

Children's tribute performance

Children spelling out M-O-T-H-E-R with colorful signs during Mother's Sunday 2023 — Our children spell out M-O-T-H-E-R with colorful signs and joyful voices.

Children continuing the M-O-T-H-E-R presentation as the Rector looks on — Each letter shares a sweet tribute — 'M is for the mountains you climb for me!'