Fellowship

Emerson offers fellowship activities throughout the year, not just for members, but also the greater Richfield community.

Softball Team

Richfield Parks & Recreation runs a church softball league Monday nights at Taft Park. Over the years, Emerson's team has grown to become well-respected in the league, making the playoffs for the past 5 years and winning the championship several times, most recently in 2007. Our players range in age from 17 to 60 and represent several generations of Emerson members.

Men's Club

A popular annual tradition is the club's May gathering: a "Play Hooky from Work" trip to see a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Other meetings have included a light dinner and speakers such as Wally Shaver ("voice of the Gophers") and former Hennepin County Sheriff Pat McGowan. The annual fundraiser, a spaghetti & meatball dinner, is held every February; the proceeds from which pay for the softball team's league entry fee and subsidize other Men's Club activities.

Rachel Circle

In addition to fellowship outings during the year, Rachel Circle also prepares and serves refreshments at funeral/memorial services held at Emerson. Any donations received in gratitude of these services go toward supporting charities such as VEAP, Vacation Bible School, Emerson's softball team, as well as purchasing kitchen equipment.

Emerson Fellowship

This group meets for lunch and entertainment several times throughout the year. Past speakers have included a presentation of "Christmas at the Country Church," and Betty Ankeny, who spoke of her adventures in the Peace Corps. Fundraising activities help Emerson Fellowship donate money to other groups within Emerson, as well as VEAP, Meals-on-Wheels and other charities.

Bible Study

Our Bible study meets Thursday at noon, September through May. Meetings are informal and designed to be "self-contained" so that all are comfortable attending as few or as many as they would like.

Additional meeting times are being considered so that those who work during the day can participate. If you are interested in joining Bible study, but are unable to attend the Thursday meeting, please contact the church office.