Emanuel’s Closet thrift store, which has been in operation since August of 2020; we offer “gently-loved” clothing and housewares at very reasonable cost, in response to Christ’s command to serve our neighbors.  “The Closet” provides people from the community a place to shop with dignity in a respectful, welcoming setting. Shoppers can purchase gently used and new clothing as well as household items while interacting with our caring staff. Merchandise is changed frequently so you’ll always find something different. Emanuel’s Closet is open Saturdays from 9 AM – 2 PM; it is closed on holiday weekends.

Yard Sales and our annual Harvest Fair allow our neighbors to interact with our church in ways that are not necessarily faith-based.  These are opportunities to “get to know” our community better. 

The annual Giving Tree initiative supports the efforts of Florence House, local nursing facilities, and the students of the Quinsigamond Elementary School. 

Lutheran Inter-parish Youth Group (LIPY) provides service and fellowship opportunities for the teens of several area Lutheran parishes.

Back-to-School support for local students is provided through our backpack and school supply drive through our connection with Quinsigamond Elementary School.

Our ongoing Food Drive partners with the Quinsigamond Community Center to provide non-perishables for families of young children at the Guild of St. Agnes and Quinsigamond Elementary School.

“We Care Kits” are distributed to people that our congregants might find in need of basic needs such as water, snacks, etc. 

A collaborative Meal Packaging event with The Outreach Program resulted in providing nearly 18,000 meals for our needy neighbors.

These groups and organizations call Emanuel Lutheran “home”:

Girl Scouts and Brownies

Worcester Men of Song Barbershop Chorus

Quinsigamond Alcoholics Anonymous

Pakachoag Music School’s Music Together® program for birth to 5-year-olds and their parents.  The school has also founded the Quinsigamond Youth Theatrical Company in partnership with Emanuel Lutheran Church.  Thanks to a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, eligible elementary school students may participate in this program at no cost.

At election time, we serve as a polling site for local, state, and national elections.

As we celebrate our 125th year we look forward in faith and hope to being able to serve our members, our neighbors, and any who are seeking a place for worship, fellowship, and servanthood in our community.

Thomas Houston, Licensed Lay Minister

Emanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA

All persons are welcome to join us in worship at 9:30 AM Sunday mornings.  We also livestream our services on Facebook; search for Emanuel Lutheran Church Worcester. Emanuel Lutheran Church, located at 200 Greenwood St. in Worcester’s Quinsigamond Village neighborhood is member church of the ELCA, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.