PLAN A VISIT

Yes, all our weekday and weekend services are open to all visitors, guests, and members of the congregation.

The people of Emmanuel gather together for worship every weekend at 790 S. Tamiami Trail on the island of Venice:

• Saturdays at 5:00pm

• Sundays at 8:30am and 10:45am

We have Faith Formation in between our Sunday services:

• Sunday School (K-5) from 9:40-10:40am

• Confirmation & Youth Group (6-12) from 9:45-10:30am

• Sunday 44-Minute Forum from 9:45-10:29am

A weekend worship service at Emmanuel is around 60 minutes in length. Our Saturday, 5:00pm and Sunday, 8:30am services are our more formal Lutheran services featuring classic hymns from the organ, piano, choir, bells, and more. The pastors and assisting ministers wear traditional robes.

Our Sunday, 10:45am worship service is more casual, though we still follow the Lutheran order of service. Music is more modern and led by Emmanuel's Praise Band.

All of our weekend services have a sermon and Holy Communion.

Whatever service you choose to participate in, come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest!

No, come as you are! We have people go all out in their suits and church hats, but also folks in cut-offs and Hawaiian shirts.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Yes! All who profess a faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are welcome to HIS table to receieve the sacrament of Holy Communion.

Our Sunday morning 8:30 and 10:45am services are livestream on our YouTube page. Large seasonal and special services (Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, etc.) are also livestreamed. If you happen to miss a livestream you can always view the archived version on YouTube.

You can also access our livestreamed worship services on the homepage of this website. Below the streams are buttons to click to access the order of service bulletins.

Yes, parking is free and available around the church campus, including across Plaza Mayor at the church office.

Yes! Sunday School is offered for all children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade from 9:40 - 10:40am. Contact the office at 941-488-4942 or info@emmanuel-elca.org for the location on campus.

Yes! Courses and sessions for newcomers to Emmanuel, as well as those considering confirmation, reception from another denomination, or public reaffirmation of their faith are scheduled throughout the year. Please contact the church office at 941-488-4942 or info@emmanuel-elca.org for more information.