Northern Illinois Bishop, Jeffrey Clements, will be preaching and presiding on Sunday, February 9th.  Join us for this special celebration of God’s love!

Immanuel held their annual meeting on Sunday, January 26th.  New council members were elected for a three year term by the voting congregation.  Newly elected are Stacey Hackbarth, Jeff Scanlan, Mary Foskitt Youth liason for 1 year:  Molly Hackbarth Audit Team – Dave DeVries Nominating Team – Ashley Scanlan & Shirley Attig Trust Fund Team – […]

1.  New members will be received on Sunday, January 26. 2. There were recent water line repairs and interior updates to the parsonage. 3.  The 2020 budget was discussed.  4. Immanuel agreed to a partnership with the Sauk Valley Water Ski Show, local free community event. 5. $3,650 was transferred from the major repairs line item into the […]

Faithwalking 101, a retreat for on-going faith-formation is being offered Feb. 7-8 from 9 a.m.-5p.m. daily in German Valley, IL.  Retreat cost is $50. You are most welcome to participate!  Contact Pastor Bree for more information on this life-shaping opportunity for adults.

We are offering a new member forum and Immanuel orientation on      January 12th from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Luther Room.  The Luther Room is downstairs, through the glass doors and to the left.  You are most welcome to participate in this conversation about core Christian and Lutheran beliefs and learn more about being a member […]

According to the constitution of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, voting members are confirmed members who have communed AND given an offering of record during the current or preceding year (2018 & 2019).  These two requirements must be completed by December 31,2019 in order to be eligible to vote at the annual meeting or any other […]

Annual reports will be available to be picked up at the church starting Saturday, January 18th.  If you need to have one mailed out to you, please call the church office at 815-625-3575 and request one.

Sunday January 26, 2020—Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. with a Potluck to follow.  Join us in discussing the ministries of the congregation!  In addition to voting on the 2020 and ratifying changes to our constitution and bylaws. council members will be elected.  All voting members are strongly encouraged to attend the annual meeting.