Summer @ Emmanuel
There are so many opportunities to connect this summer!
Here are some of the ways you can take advantage of summer 2026 to “find your people!”
Camp ECC
Sunday mornings, June 7-July 26
9:00am and 10:30am
Shoreview Community Center
Age 3 – 5th Grade
Mark your calendars!
Camp ECC, our Summer Kids’ Program, helps kids learn about Jesus and have a lot of camp-themed fun through music, skits, and games. And best of all, there are no mosquitos!
For more information, contact Melissa Knudson at melissa.knudson@emmanuel.church.
*Note: Camp ECC will not meet on Sunday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. We will offer childcare for children ages 0-3.
Teen Summer Calendar
Throughout the summer
Emmanuel Studios
Grades 6 – 12
We’ve got a great summer planned for our ECC Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers. From Donuts and Devos to movie/pizza nights to Messy Color Games, there are so many ways to connect!
Click this link to view and download our summer schedule. Or if you have questions, email teen@emmanuel.church!
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fiesta and Fútbol Events
The World Cup is right around the corner, and we are excited for the opportunity to host some fun watch parties with fútbol on the big screen, lots of delicious food representing the many nationalities of our Juntos bilingual community, and even some opportunities to play soccer together! See below for the specifics on all our events!
Watch Parties:
Friday, June 12: USA v Paraguay
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- Food at 7:00pm
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- Game at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 11: Quarterfinal Games Watch Party
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- Food & games at 4:00pm & 8:00pm
Youth Event (6th-12th grades):
Wednesday, June 17: Youth watch party—4:30pm
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- Games at 5:00pm & 8:00pm
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- Dinner provided
Above events at: Emmanuel Studios, 1775 Old Hwy 8 #111, New Brighton, MN 55112
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Championship Watch Party and Festival:
Sunday, July 19: Event begins at 11:30am
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- Final match at 2:00pm on the big screen!
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- Plus a meal and outdoor soccer!
Location: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St, Shoreview, MN 5512
2026 Park Play Group is back this summer!
Every summer a group of ECC parents (mostly moms but dads are welcome too!) meet at local area parks one morning a week for a fun, informal play time. This summer we want to be even more intentional about inviting newcomers to ECC as well as friends from our neighborhoods to come to these fun times, bring their kids, and get to know us. It’s a great way to BLESS our neighborhoods. We will meet on Thursdays, from 9:30-11:00am. If you have any questions, contact Melissa at melissa@emmanuel.church.
- June 18: Kohler Meadows Park (Vadnais Heights)
- June 25: Sitzer Park (Shoreview)
- July 9: Pioneer Park-Splash Pad (Little Canada)]
- July 16: Springbrook Nature Center (Fridley)
- July 23: Wilson Park (Shoreview)
- July 30: Central Park-Victoria West Side (Roseville)
Juntos House Churches
This summer, Juntos House Churches will meet in homes to participate in community and study the Bible. Think of it like a bilingual (Spanish/English) small group! Groups will remain the same for the summer and meet at the same home each week on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm. For the schedule of dates, more information, or if you would like to join a group/continue participating, click here.
Thursdays at 7 pm | Jueves a las 7 pm
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings: 9:00-11:00am
Emmanuel Studios
Kevin Alstad and Michael Scherb lead a weekly Tuesday morning Bible study with the potential for some occasional church projects. They hope to bring men together to refine their purpose, to explore anew their relationships with God and community, and to leave a God honoring legacy.
For more information or questions contact Kevin Alstad at kevcin82882@outlook.com or Michael Scherb at singingservants@comcast.net.
Women’s Game Night
The second Friday night of the month is Women’s Game Night! 7:00pm at Emmanuel Studios! Come for an evening of hanging out, playing games, and just getting to know other women at Emmanuel.
So excited to see you, and have fun playing games together!
Questions? Contact Megan De Haan (meg.dehaan@gmail.com)
Men’s Game Night
Join us for Men’s Game Night, a men’s group that meets twice a month to play board/card games, and generally hang out for a few hours. We enjoy friendly competition and enjoy games of all types. Feel free to bring a friend, this is a way to introduce friends to our community.
We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays @ 8:00pm at Emmanuel Studios (1775 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112).
Don’t feel compelled to bring anything—we will supply games, snacks and beverages of our choosing. Feel free to bring whatever you prefer or would like to share with the group. For more information, click here.
TWENTY-SOMETHINGS and Friends!
At ECC we believe people in ALL stages of life need a soft place to land. This is why we’ve created a new thing for our “twenty-somethings” – our adulting kids (you’re still our kids!) who often are overlooked during the hustle of the rapid shift from childhood to adulthood.
Our young adults do a tremendous amount of serving, so we would like to serve YOU as a way to say “thank you” and to replenish your spirit! Please join us throughout the summer for meals and events meant to provide opportunities for connection and fellowship (see dates below)!
Sunday, MAY 31st
Lunch—12:00pm – 3:00pm
Pulled Pig at the Rasmussen home
Saturday, JULY 18th
Lunch — 11:00am – 1:00pm, at the BEACH (location TBD)
Grilled Chicken
Activity: boating, swimming, volleyball, frisbee, whatever…
Sunday, AUGUST 30th
Lunch — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Mexican-themed at the Rasmussen home
For the address or to join the monthly text chain send a message to dan@emmanuel.church or (612) 524-8195.
Messy Color Games | August 19
We will be partnering with Salem Covenant to have a ton of messy fun. Wear clothes or a swimsuit that can get wet & dirty, and bring your friends! Open to all students entering 6-9th grade. The event runs from 6:30-8:00pm, and you can make a $5 donation at the door if you’d like!
BRING A TOWEL!!! (It’s for your car)
Questions? Contact teen@emmanuel.church.
SALEM COVENANT CHURCH
2655 5th St. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Intergenerational Services
Join us for our intergenerational services on August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30!
We will be worshiping together in shorter, family-friendly services inside the Community Center during the month of August followed by outdoor fun at the Haffeman Pavilion afterwards on the dates specified below. Childcare for these services will be provided for ages 0-3 years (nursery and tots).
9:00, 10:00, and 11:00am — English services (Shoreview Room)
10:00am — Bilingual service (Community Room)
Outdoor Fun Events:
August 2 — TBD
August 9 — TBD
August 16 — Festival Emmanuel: Our Festival Emmanuel brings together the many cultures of our church and community by featuring food, music, games, and dancing from all the countries represented by our members. Hosted by our bilingual Spanish ministry, Juntos, this event is a fun way to experience the cultures and cuisines of many different nations!
Outdoor Baptism | August 30, 3:00pm
Long Lake Lion’s Park Shelter
Long Lake Regional Park, Rice Creek Trail, New Brighton, MN 55112
If you are a follower of Jesus but you’ve never been baptized, this is a wonderful way to communicate your desire to align with Christ and with His church. We’d love to help you take this next step. Perhaps you’ve been baptized at some earlier time in your life but for whatever reason, you’d like to make a public affirmation of baptism and profession of faith—we would welcome that as well. You can sign up here and one of our pastors will follow-up with you. For more information contact Pastor Dan Swartz at Dan@emmanuel.church.
Please register at www.emmanuel.church/register by August 16 if you would like to participate!
Visit our Baptism Page for more information about baptism or about how we celebrate baptism as a community.
Summer Juárez Trips
Please join us in praying for the two groups traveling to Juárez this summer!
- Trip #1 July 4-10
- Trip #2: July 11-17
Emmanuel Children’s Home (ECH) has provided a safe shelter, nourishment, education, medical care, creative outlets and spiritual guidance to the underprivileged children of Juárez Mexico since 1962. Their mission is to heal children, restore families, transform generations and raise up history makers for the Kingdom of God. The children come to ECH each Sunday and return to their families each Friday. See their website for more info: www.emmanueljuarez.org
Before ECC even met for our first Sunday service, we had a team down in Juárez at the Home. It is in our DNA. We love this place.
Keep your eyes open for 2027 trip registration to open this fall!
Questions? Contact Kelsey Crenshaw at kelsey.crenshaw@emmanuel.church
Juntos Bilingual Services
Una iglesia, dos idiomas, generaciones juntas | One church, two languages, generations together
Juntos es un ministerio bilingüe de Emmanuel Covenant Church que trabaja para mostrar el evangelio de Jesucristo juntos a través de servicios intergeneracionales, multiculturales y oportunidades de compañerismo.
Juntos is a bilingual ministry of Emmanuel Covenant Church working to display the gospel of Jesus Christ together through intergenerational, multicultural services and fellowship opportunities.
Servicios dominicales bilingues:
- Todos los domingos, 10:00am
- Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N., Shoreview
Weekly Bilingual Sunday Services:
- Sundays, 10:00am
- Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N., Shoreview
Para solicitar oración o más información, escanee el código QR, envíe un correo electrónico a juntos@emmanuel.church o WhatsApp Pastor Henry Burbano a 386-220-5279.
To request prayer or more information, scan the QR code, email juntos@emmanuel.church or WhatsApp Pastor Henry at 386-220-5279
Studio Church
Join us on Tuesday nights, at 7:30pm at Emmanuel Studios in New Brighton. We will have a worship service with great music, powerful teaching, and deep community. Come early. Stay late. Get connected.
7:30pm.
Emmanuel Studios
1775 Old Highway 8, Suite 111
New Brighton, MN 55112