CHURCH PROFILE 503 North 50th St. Seattle, WA 98103 | www.emmanuelphinneyridge.org HISTORY When Emmanuel Tabernacle first laid it’s cornerstone on August 24, 1930, the Seattle Daily Times declared it to be a “Modern Church”. Perhaps it was the staggering price tag for the building ($35,000) in the midst of our country’s worst financial crisis that caused them to label it as such. However, when a thriving congregation of faithful young families soon filled those pews it was clear what that journalist had understood all along, Emmanuel was a church built for changing times. Now, nearly 85 years departed from the early days of Emmanuel, it is amazing to see how the story of this church played out through the years. Sunday school ministry was at first the focus of Emmanuel, building up a new generation to deal with troubling times in America and abroad. With a world at war, children and their young families learned that in order to serve a God as big as ours you must be willing go to all corners of the earth to spread the Good News of peace. Emmanuel would shift its ministry focus post-war toward World missions, at one time supporting over sixty missionaries across the globe. At its peak in the mid-1980s, this church was regarded as a leader among Seattle faith communities, with well over 1,200 regular attendees, along with the continued children’s and missions programs. We have changed over the years: we are now much smaller without children running around the building as was the case in the past. But we remain the old Emmanuel at heart looking to grow during these changing times in a direction that focuses on serving our Seattle Community. We honor Emmanuel’s storied history and continue its tradition as a modern church ready for growth. HISTORY 1. DEMOGRAPHICS The history of events at Emmanuel over the last 10 years has resulted in a congregation that is dedicated, passionate, and faithful in their approach to scripture and the church. The majority of our congregation prays daily and studies scripture weekly or more. This highly educated group appreciates rigorous teaching, and about half of them participate in some sort of ministry or service around the church. The age and length of attendance is incredibly stratified. While our average age is 42, about 80% of our congregation fits into one of two categories: 24-30, or 75+. Similarly, the average length of membership at Emmanuel may be 17.9 years, but about 40% of the congregation has been involved for less than 3.5 years. Employed Full-time: 52% Retired: 26% 91% Baptized Male: 35% Female: 65% 24-30: 48% 50+: 44% Never Married: 35% Married: 52% DEMOGRAPHICS 2. OUR CITY Seattle is a coastal seaport city. With an estimated 652,405 residents as of 2013, Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of North America and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of around 3.6 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city is situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, about 100 miles south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the 8th largest port in the United States and 9th largest in North America in terms of container handling. Seattle has a low church attendance per capita and is also a magnet for the homeless population due to tolerant laws, attitudes and availability of social services. Seattle’s climate is usually described as oceanic or temperate marine, with cool / wet winters and warm, relatively dry, summers. Seattle is surrounded by forest, mountains, lakes, trails, and parks, making it the perfect setting for exploration and outdoor adventure. WHO LIVES IN SEATTLE & PHINNEY RIDGE SEATTLE OUR NIEGHBORHOOD? Median Household Income $56,936 $45,736 Owners/Renters 57%/43% 48%/52% Median Age 37 37 Single Males 21% 23% > Single Females 20% 19% Homes With Kids 20% 18% OUR CITY Household Size 2.1 2.1 Commute Time 26 min 27 min 3. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD - PHINNEY RIDGE Emmanuel is located in the Phinney neighborhood, right across the street from the Woodland Park Zoo in north central Seattle. It is named after the ridge that runs north and south, separating Ballard from Green Lake. Phinney Ridge, in turn, is named after Guy C. Phinney, lumber mill owner and real estate developer, whose estate was bought by the city and turned into Woodland Park in 1899. Phinney’s estate had included a private menagerie, and the western half of the park became what is now the Woodland Park Zoo. Though Emmanuel is technically in the Phinney neighborhood, it is near multiple neighborhoods making it easy to connect with Phinney, Ballard, Fremont and Greenwood. This area is the perfect mix of quiet neighborhood meets inner-city energy. Currently, this area is enjoying a surge of new family friendly eateries, coffee shops, and fun boutique shops opening up along the bustling Phinney / Greenwood Avenues. The Phinney Neighborhood Association keeps a steady stream of community events on their calendar providing affordable activities to individuals of all ages. Furthermore, this ‘hood offers the ultimate in playgrounds – the Woodland Park Zoo. The generally accepted boundaries of Phinney Ridge are Aurora Avenue N. (State Route 99) to the east, beyond which lies Green Lake and the eastern half of Woodland Park; N. 80th Street to the north, beyond which lies Greenwood; 8th Avenue N.W. to the west, beyond which lies Ballard, and N. 50th and Market Streets to the south, beyond which lies Fremont. PHINNEY 4. FUTURE Emmanuel is a dwelling place. This church building has been transformed and used for many purposes over many years, but it has always been a place for people to call home. Like many churches, Emmanuel lost relevance to its neighborhood and congregation in the past, and nearly closed it’s doors in 2010. Since that time, Emmanuel has been experiencing a rebirth as to what it means to be a relevant, urban, faith-based community. Currently, we are dedicating our ministry to being a neighbor-serving-neighbor church. Emman- uel is currently home to two faith communities, an elementary school, an emergency winter shelter for homeless men, and the Port & Anchor, which includes a counseling center, a community café, confer- ence room and an art cooperative. Outside of these ministries, we have a strong teaching team made up of members of the community and congregation that have a gift for preaching. Our Sunday service has been a sacred space for all our congregants during this time of transition. All of our ministries are focused on hosting, inspiring, and investing in our family and neighborhood. We are seeking a senior pastor who will provide pastoral leadership and care to our congregation. The areas of teaching, administration of the sacraments, discipleship and spiritual guidance are of the upmost importance to our church body. In addition, our future senior pastor will participate in the governance of our church and will play a vital role in ensuring that all people who attend Emmanuel are welcomed. The Emmanuel spirit is highlighted by a hosting mentality, one in which the senior pastor is invited to help maintain through prayer, visitations and working with the congregation to see that all who attend feel at home. Furthermore, we seek a pastor who can provide leadership to the pastoral and ministry staffs, offering support and guidance to the Leadership Team and ministry teams of our church. If you are interested in pursuing ministry at Emmanuel, please see the Covenant Minister’s FUTURE Profile (available at www.covchurch.org) or email your Curriculum Vitae to kirbyw@emmanuelphinney- ridge.org. LINKS : Senior Pastor Position Profile | Emmanuel - www.emmanuelphinneyridge.org/employment | Port & Anchor - www.portandanchor.com | Kapka Cooperative School - www.kapkaschool.org | “A Wonderful History, That Deserves a Future” Video - http://vimeo.com/29540984 5. .