Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship

Immanuel’s congregation includes a vibrant community of older adults who are active participants in all aspects of parish life.  The mission of Senior Ministry and Fellowship is to support them in their faith journey with educational and fellowship opportunities of special interest to seniors, links to important resources, and programs that help to integrate all generations spiritually.  

Immanuel Seniors on the Move!  Below, view photos of some of the many activities hosted by Immanuel's Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship:

News and Upcoming Events

May 2026

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​TUESDAY, MAY 12: FIELD TRIP TO FRANCISCAN MONASTERY OF THE HOLY LAND IN AMERICA, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.Immanuel's Senior Adult Ministry will travel to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, Washington, DC, on May 12th to enjoy their beautiful, serene gardens in spring bloom. Rather than a guided “tour,” we will be free to wander at our own pace. The paths cover approximately half a mile, and while about half of the garden encompasses a hillside, they are fully accessible and there are lots of seats for rest and relaxation.
We will leave from the Zabriskie Chapel parking lot at 10:00am and plan to return no later than 1:00pm. A free lunch will be provided for us in the Parish Hall upon our return. Co-pay to ride in the van is $25 and there is no cost for the gardens. Please RSVP to Karen Besser at [email protected]. 

​WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 @ NOON: "THIRD WEDNESDAY" LUNCH AT GOODWIN HOUSE-ALEXANDRIA
Please join us for luncheon and conversation on April 18 at noon in the Fillmore Room. RSVP to Rev. Susan if you are not a resident of Goodwin House and to Susan Kernan if you are a resident.
 
TUESDAY, MAY 26 @ 12:15PM: "FOURTH TUESDAY" BROWN BAG LUNCH, ZABRISKIE PARISH HALL: SAINTS ALIVE! 
Do you ever wonder if there are folks among us who will be recognized in future times as saints? When Pauli Murray spent her third year of seminary at VTS in 1975-76 she was 65 years old, and had been a civil rights lawyer, a co-founder of the National Organization for Women, and a published author and poet. Extraordinary certainly, but…a saint? But Murray, who was ordained in January 1977 and passed away in July 1985, was added to the Calendar of Commemorations of the Episcopal Church, and thus to Holy Women, Holy Men at General Convention 2012. Come and let’s learn more about Pauli Murray’s life and talk about what role Holy Women and Holy Men have in our lives. (Rescheduled from January.)
We will meet in the Parish Hall at 12:15pm on Tuesday, May 26. Bring your own sandwich or salad, and drinks and dessert will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. 
 
AS ALWAYS, friends and family are welcome to join all Senior Ministry and Fellowship activities.