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New or visiting? We're glad you're here! Fill out a the "New Here" form below and make sure to stop by our connect desk for a nifty little gifty!
FIRST DISCIPLESHIP AND GENEROSITY INITIATIVE
FIRST THINGS FIRST. IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS.
This two-year season of allowing God to challenge our hearts and reorient all things to place Him FIRST is an exciting time, and you're invited into it.God gave us His FIRST and best in His Son, Jesus. The question is: will we give our FIRST and best to Him?
NO THURSDAY SERVICE
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! NO SERVICE ON NOV 27
We'll be back to our regular routine in a few weeks. If you usually join us on Thursday evenings, be sure to come on out on a Sunday at either campus:
Sundays
Totowa | 9:00 AM • 10:20 AM • 11:40 AM
Ringwood | 9:00 AM • 10:30 AM
Sundays
Totowa | 9:00 AM • 10:20 AM • 11:40 AM
Ringwood | 9:00 AM • 10:30 AM
CHRISTMAS AT EMERGENCE
JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS EVE EVE | TUESDAY DEC 23
You are invited to a very special Christmas Eve Eve celebration as we gather to rejoice in the birth of Jesus! Join us for great music, a welcoming atmosphere, and a message about the hope that Christmas brings to our lives. Bring the whole family!
Tuesday, December 23
Totowa | 2:30 PM* • 4:00 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:00 PM†
Ringwood | 4:00 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:00 PM
* Kids program available at all services except 2:30 PM
† Spanish Translation available at 7:00 PM in Totowa
Tuesday, December 23
Totowa | 2:30 PM* • 4:00 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:00 PM†
Ringwood | 4:00 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:00 PM
* Kids program available at all services except 2:30 PM
† Spanish Translation available at 7:00 PM in Totowa
FALL FOOD DRIVE
LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS WELL | DONATIONS DUE DEC 14
With recent delays in available resources for families in need, we are taking this time to collect food items at both campuses starting November 30 through December 14. We’ll be partnering with New Hope Community Ministries at our Totowa Campus, and the Center For Food Action at our Ringwood Campus.
Check out the full list of items needed for each organization below.
Check out the full list of items needed for each organization below.
WINTER SESSIONS
MONDAYS AT 7:00 PM STARTING DEC 1 | TOTOWA CAMPUS
Starting December 1, join us on Monday evenings at our Totowa Campus for 6 weekly sessions all about how we got the Bible. Pastor Doug will be talking about how the Scriptures were written, who wrote them, and how these 66 books became the Old and New Testaments. He’ll also discuss how these writings were preserved, and translated over many centuries to become the English Bibles that we have today. This is your chance to dive deeper and learn more about the Word of God! No need to sign up. Just come on out!
RINGWOOD CHRISTMAS KICKOFF
SATURDAY DEC 6 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hey Ringwood Campus! Join us for a Saturday morning full of Christmas cheer, decorating, food, fun for the kids, outreach, and more!
RSVP using the button below.
RSVP using the button below.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
CAROL WITH YOUR COMMUNITY | DEC 7-14
We long to see our communities filled with new life in Christ, so we’re determined to step out and invite our neighbors to Christmas Eve Eve in the best way we know how… Christmas caroling! Starting December 7, community groups will be caroling together to bring the hope of the Gospel to our neighborhoods.
If you’re a community group leader, make sure to keep an eye out on your inbox for an email with more info. If you aren’t in a community group, it’s not too late to jump in!
You can also join one of our caroling campus groups on December 14 at 1:15 PM in Totowa or 12:00 PM in Ringwood.
If you’re a community group leader, make sure to keep an eye out on your inbox for an email with more info. If you aren’t in a community group, it’s not too late to jump in!
You can also join one of our caroling campus groups on December 14 at 1:15 PM in Totowa or 12:00 PM in Ringwood.
DECEMBER TO REMEMBER
FUN FOR THE KIDS ALL MONTH LONG!
It will be a full month of fun and celebration in eTown as we countdown to Christmas!
- Dec 4 & 7 - Candy Cane Christmas - Dress in red and white and join us for the filming of our Kids Music presentation at 2:00 PM in Totowa.
- Dec 11 & 14 - Let Your Light Shine - Wear sparkly/shiny clothes, hats, accessories, or anything to shine bright for Jesus. Kids will create their annual Christmas ornament this day.
- Dec 18 & 21 - Jesus, Jammies & Joy - That's right! Kids can finally wear PJ's to church. We'll send home mugs with cocoa to warm up with later.
- Dec 23 - Christmas Eve Eve - We'll be celebrating big time in eTown! Kids will get a special Christmas book to take home.
- Dec 28 - Praise Party Parade - We'll be blowing the horns and celebrating Jesus right up to the new year!
EMERGENCE STUDENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
Sunday mornings are all about Jesus, discussion and discipleship. Students are invited to be a part of a time devoted to teaching and learning specifically geared toward their own age/development stage.
Sundays (Grade 6-8)
Totowa | 9:00 AM & 11:40 AM
Ringwood | 9:00 AM
Wednesday Nights are a great chance to have fun and get connected to Jesus and others! Our whole night is designed to connect students to each other while simultaneously introducing them to the gospel of Jesus!
Wednesdays (Grade 6-12)
Totowa STE 300 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Sundays (Grade 6-8)
Totowa | 9:00 AM & 11:40 AM
Ringwood | 9:00 AM
Wednesday Nights are a great chance to have fun and get connected to Jesus and others! Our whole night is designed to connect students to each other while simultaneously introducing them to the gospel of Jesus!
Wednesdays (Grade 6-12)
Totowa STE 300 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
WINTER RETREAT 2026
HEY STUDENTS! JOIN US FEBRUARY 20-22, 2026
Registration for our 2026 Winter Retreat is now open for all 6th-12th graders! Check out the link below for more details and to sign up.
DISCOVER EMERGENCE
FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Are you visiting Emergence and want to learn more about the church? Have you been attending for a while and would like to get more plugged in? Are you hoping to become a member? Discover Emergence is your one stop for everything from getting to know the church to becoming a part of it. We look forward to seeing you there!
DISCOVER FAITH
NEW TO THIS WHOLE JESUS THING?
If faith in Jesus is new to you, or you have questions about why we believe what we believe; Discover Faith is the perfect spot for you.
Each session explores purpose, meaning, and God while laying a foundation for understanding the Bible and Christianity. Come with your questions, doubts, or curiosity—every journey starts somewhere! Sign up below to learn more.
Each session explores purpose, meaning, and God while laying a foundation for understanding the Bible and Christianity. Come with your questions, doubts, or curiosity—every journey starts somewhere! Sign up below to learn more.
JOIN AN IMPACT TEAM
USE YOUR GIFTS TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL
Serving on one of our many teams is one of the best ways to get involved at Emergence. Whether it's helping people find parking, serving a delicious cup of coffee, running tech and media, or helping people get connected, you can make an IMPACT! Don't wait! Get involved!
Miss a WEEKEND service?
You can now watch on-demand services through our streaming service. Rewatch your favorite part of the sermon, worship at-home with the music set, or take in the whole service whenever you'd like.
We stream our Thursday night service on YouTube every Sunday at 9:00 AM. Join in to view the service, and be encouraged by interacting with others who are joining in worship with you!
