Come And Take A Walk With Me

About the Trail

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The Ted Caplow Nature Trail was dedicated on June 4, 2017. Peggy Caplow spoke about her husband, Ted, his dedication to Emmanuel, and his wishes to preserve the natural beauty of the church. Thanks to Barbara and Bob Fuhrman for all their work in creating this beautiful addition to our grounds. Trail elements/activities currently include:
  • A 0.6 mile loop around church grounds, with the addition of a boulder, gravel, and rock dust trail through wooded portion of the property
  • A trailhead kiosk displaying a large trail map on the front and an “interactive” board on the back holding information, small trail maps, photos, etc.
  • Six white numbered crosses used as trail markers designating historical aspects of the church property
  • Ten wooden stakes used as tree identification markers
  • Two benches at stream overlook areas
  • A mailbox for inspirational scripture, poems, messages, etc.
  • A new bluebird box set into a reclaimed garden bed
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Come And Take A Walk With Me

A Prayerful Reflection by Barbara Fuhrman
Come and take a walk with me,
Emmanuel wonders you will see.
A remarkable 400-year-old White Oak tree,
Brick colonnades, bell tower, architectural beauty,
​The first service held Christmas Day, 1863.
Now all a part of Virginia's historic registry. 

Come and take a walk with me, 
Through the hallowed grounds of our cemetery.
Faithful members of our church family, 
Blessed souls peacefully rest in eternity.

Come and take a walk with me, 
Bread Fund, mission partners, an elder tea,
Linked hands build outreach ministry.
A sharing, caring community.

Come and take a walk with me, 
Teachers and priests guide carefully, 
Through lessons designed most prayerfully.
Christian formation strengthens spirituality.

​Come and take a walk with me, 
Look through the eyes of diversity.
Differing ages, cultures and ethnicity, 
All are welcome to join in unity.

As we walk, take time, and reflect with me,
Our past, our present, and our destiny,
​God and man in harmony.