DO JUSTICE. LOVE KINDNESS. WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ

We are a church known for our welcoming spirit, greeting people as if they have always been here, inviting the community to participate in the life of the church, and celebrating our belief that “God is still speaking.”  We have a passion for God and compassion for all people.

WELCOME!

Rev. George Miller, Pastor

When you come to Emmanuel U.C.C. to worship, you enter into a unique church in Central Florida.  We are a diverse congregation, made up of folk from all walks of life, who have gathered to praise God, be the hands of Christ, and seek the comfort of the Holy Spirit.  Our worship style may be traditional, but our theology is timeless.  We are not here to get answers, but to be comfortable with the questions.  We are here to share the gift of welcoming fellowship and to work side by side.  We are here to find our own way to act justly, be kind, and to walk humbly with the Lord.  We are Emmanuel United Church of Christ.

PASTOR'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Keeping our congregation and visitors safe is our number one priority.

Here at Emmanuel U.C.C. we start each service by saying "We have a passion for God and compassion for all."  During this time of the Corona outbreak, we are showing our passion by posting our inspiring worship services online and continuing to provide The Shepherd's Pantry ministry for as long as we can.  We are showing our compassion by not putting people at risk, which means that until further notice, worship will only involve the worship leaders, and The Shepherd's Pantry will provide care via a drive through that takes every safety precaution.  We love God and we love YOU and will do all we can to still share our passion and compassion with all. 

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Faithfully,

Rev. George Miller, Pastor

MINISTRIES

LATEST NEWS

Emmanuel United Church of Christ

'COMMUNITY COUNCIL' ESTABLISHED

Highlands-News Sun
by Ruth Anne Lawson
June 3, 2020

A Community Council is established by Sheriff Paul Blackman from Highlands County Sheriff's Office. Rev. Miller and other community leaders who are on this Council and had their first meeting on what is going on in our nation and within our state with the different protests.

COMMUNITY GATHERS TO PEACEFULLY HONOR GEORGE FLOYD

Highlands-News Sun
by Miguel Arceo
May 31, 2020

On Friday, Avon Park residents gathered at the Avon Park Community Center off of East Main Street to hold a march in his honor. Those attending were encouraged to wear black, white, and orange colors and to make signs in his honor. It was promoted as a strictly peaceful march in order to best honor his memory. Avon Park was not the only city to hold a gathering in memory of Floyd as the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Sebring held a peaceful protest Saturday morning. Instead of wearing Panther colors, attendees were asked to wear blue as a sign of hope.

GEORGE FLOYD HAS CONNECTIONS IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY

Highlands News-Sun
by Ruth Anne Lawson
May 30, 2019

AVON PARK — George P. Floyd, the man at the center of the uproar in Minneapolis, was a former Highlands County resident and student athlete at South Florida State College, at the time known as South Florida Community College. Floyd died Monday night after being arrested and pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. A viral video surfaced of the arrest, sparking outrage and protest of the treatment of African-Americans by white law enforcement.

AFTERSHOCKS OF GEORGE FLOYD'S DEATH HIT CENTRAL FLORIDA

The Ledger
by:  Kathy Leigh Berkowitz
May 29, 2020

Aftershocks over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck in Minneapolis, have traveled to Central Florida.  Emmanuel United Church of Christ responds by with a Non-Violent Peaceful Sign of Solidarity for the Minneapolis community event held on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

DOZENS PROTEST FOR PEACE IN AVON PARK

ABC Action News Tampa Bay
May 29, 2020

Dozens gathered in Highlands County to protest police brutality after the death of George Floyd.

TAMPA BAY PROTESTS INTENSIFY

Telemundo TV Miami
William Velez
May 20, 2020

Protesters have vandalized, destroyed and looted shops as part of the protests following the death of George Floyd.

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