What we believe
We believe in one God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe God loves us, that He forgives, and that we can know Him through Jesus. That's good news!
We believe the Bible is true, the Holy Spirit is at work today, and following Jesus changes lives for good.
Our vision
• to know God and help others discover Him
• to grow together in unity as a church family
• to serve our community and make a difference
Our Core Values
LOVE
We aim to love God with all our heart, to love our neighbours as ourselves, and to love each other deeply. Love for God includes obedience, love for people follows His Word, and love for each other involves gifted service.
COMMUNITY
We aim to be a worshipping community of disciples who shine like stars where we live. In Christ we can be a true family which cares for each other, united around the principles of God's Kingdom.
HONOUR
We aim to be an honouring church. This means we honour God above all, we honour each other, we honour our neighbours and our leaders, we honour financially, and we aim to be vessels of honour.
The Team
Every member of Emmanuel has gifts, purpose, and a part to play in serving God and others. That's part of being a family.
Here are just a few of the people it might be helpful to know when you first arrive.
Darren Roy
Minister
Darren leads the church’s vision, pastoral work, and teaching, helping people to discover God’s love and grow in a safe community. Like a pastor and the ship’s captain, he gently guides and keeps us on course.
Carol Roy
Coordinator
Carol helps manage the day-to-day life of the Centre, making it a place where everyone feels at home. She’s gifted in prayer and in encouraging women pastorally, through her kind and caring presence.
David Smith
Elder
David serves as an elder, being the steady hand on the rudder who reinforces the church’s teaching. He’s always committed to encouraging others, while setting an example in everyday Christian living.
Lisa Smith
Chaplain
Lisa is a chaplain, helping students and young adults to thrive. She also plays a key role in the church as a leader and as our secretary and treasurer; like a strong thread, weaving together care and organisation.
Paul Sedgwick
Deacon
Paul keeps the practical and spiritual sides of church life running smoothly. He leads the maintenance team, co-leads Royal Rangers, and is a friend and confidant to many. He’s something of a low-key church superhero.
Karen Sedgwick
Deacon
Karen loves connecting with people and helping them feel they belong, especially those new to the church. She leads events, inspires others to serve, and shares the good news with energy, insight, and encouragement.
Colin Thornhill
Deacon
Colin makes the church a safe and supportive place. He oversees safeguarding and leads a home group for Christian growth. He's a bit like our lifeguard, quietly watching out for the safety and welfare of everyone.
Sue Thornhill
Deacon
Sue serves the church as a deacon, and helps create the place where people can connect through our Coffee Shop. A warm welcome and friendly chat are never far away as she helps people find their place with us.
Emmanuel has a rich history in Ulverston, with a story that goes back over 350 years locally.
We're grateful for all that God has done through the years, and we're excited for what He is still doing today. We would love for you to join in His-story and discover the love, grace, and freedom that others have found.
