Are You a Newcomer to Emmanuel? Welcome!

To our guests:

We’re happy you’re interested in learning more about Emmanuel Church, Athens. We would like to get to know you, as well. Grow with us!

                                                - Fr. Robert Salamone and the Welcome Committee

The information and links below will help you learn more about Emmanuel and the Episcopal Church. Some of the links will enable us to begin a conversation with you. You are invited to:

Complete a visitor card: Help us to know who you are and the programs and ministries that interest you. By filling out this card we are able to contact you for upcoming events for newcomers. Follow this link to complete the form via the internet. Thanks!

Join us for worship: Our worship schedule, nursery information, maps and driving instructions are all available on by way of this site's home page. Sunday School information is just a click away!

Drop in for a visit: Emmanuel’s office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30. Our Parish Administrator, Melissa Fulcher, is always happy to show you around. Her phone number is 706-543-1294 x201. During your visit or after attending one of our services, please pick up a free Episcopal Church calendar which features The Church Year and an explanation of The Liturgical Colors. The calendars are on the table in the hallway outside Melissa’s office.

Join our e-congregation: Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, e-mannuel e-letter. Each Friday you will receive:

• articles, news, and current events       
• the weekly calendar & upcoming events
• the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday
• our prayer list, birthday list,
• special editions of the e-letter

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: The Tower comes out about the first of each month; it contains a wide variety of articles and information regarding Emmanuel, the Diocese of Atlanta, and the wider Anglican Communion. Subscribe

Attend an Inquirers’ Class: This Faith Formation class explores the fundamentals of our understanding of the Christian faith and the Anglican tradition. This series of classes are usually held in the spring and again in the fall. It is a wonderful opportunity for personal enrichment and spiritual nourishment. To register for the next class, contact Fr. Robert by phone (706-543-1294 x202) or email: .

To become a member at Emmanuel: All who come through our doors are welcome to participate in the Emmanuel community.  “Official” membership is open to all persons baptized in the Episcopal Church or another Christian denomination. For more information on becoming an “official”member of Emmanuel, contact Fr. Robert by phone (706-543-1294 x202) or email: .

Here are some links that might be of interest to newcomers:

About Baptism ( A link to a page on this site)

Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta - It’s the Centennial Celebration of our Diocese!

National Episcopal Church

National Episcopal Church -- Visitor's Page

What do Episcopalians believe?

An Invitation to Come and Grow with the Episcopal Church

Above all, let us know how we can be of help.