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
Senior Minister
Darren leads the church’s vision, pastoral work, and teaching, helping people to discover God’s love and grow in a safe community.
Carol Roy
Coordinator
Carol helps manage the day-to-day life of the Centre, as well as taking a lead in making ECC a church of prayer and care.
David Smith
Elder
David serves as an elder, reinforcing the church’s teaching and always encouraging others. His life is an example to the church.
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 treasurer.
Paul Sedgwick
Deacon
Paul keeps the practical and spiritual sides of church life running smoothly. He leads the maintenance team and co-leads Royal Rangers.
Karen Sedgwick
Deacon
Karen leads events and inspires others to serve with energy and encouragement. She co-leads Royal Rangers locally and nationally.
Colin Thornhill
Deacon
Colin makes the church a safe and supportive place. He oversees safeguarding and leads a home group for Christian growth.
Sue Thornhill
Deacon
Sue serves the church as a deacon. She helps create the space where people can find their place and connect through our Coffee Shop.
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.
A Safe Church
We are registered with Thirtyone:eight to make sure every adult and child that interacts with our church is safe.
A Connected Church
We stay connected and accountable to CIC International to ensure our good-standing in the community we serve.
A Good News Church
We join our resources with the Evangelical Alliance to bring good news and hope to the people of Ulverston, Cartmel, and Furness.