We learned that the Nicor Gas construction project is beginning on Wed., October 17th. 8th Avenue will remain open and all of the cross streets from 2nd-10th will be closed until further notice.  Please allow extra time for parking when participating in congregational life at Immanuel.  Our North and West parking lots will be open with access […]

This month we are celebrating the SERVICE MINISTRY TEAM!  This team focuses on providing opportunities for our congregation to serve God and others.  The following are the areas of the Service Ministry Team and the leaders of each area.  PLEASE contact the leaders directly if you would like to assist with a specific event! Overall […]

Would your family like to light the Advent wreath and share pre-written reading and litany in worship this       Advent?  Families are needed to assist with Advent Wreath lighting and a litany on December 2, 9, 16,and 23 at 9 am. In addition, families are needed for the 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. services on Christmas […]

Come and help decorate on Nov. 25th!You are invited to assist in preparing our congregational facilities for Advent!  We will be decorating for Advent following worship on November 25. Confirmation students will be participating in our Advent preparations as a part of the service component of their confirmation experience.  Many hands make lite work!  Please […]

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the September noisy offering.  We have collected a total of $314.01 that was designated to assist in updating facilities at Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC).  You make a difference!  Thanks!!! Our October Noisy Offering will be combined with the November Noisy Offering will be used to provide Christmas gifts […]

So far this fall you have donated 270 items to the Buddy Bag program!  This fall the Buddy Bag program is distributing 133 Buddy Bags between six different schools.  THANK YOU for making this possible! You can continue to help feed hungry children in our area!  Throughout the year Buddy Bags go home with  students […]

 Breaking Bread Together or BBT is a time of sharing life, God’s love and a meal together!  We will support local restaurants with our no-host gatherings while we discuss the question of the day/night and grow in relationship with God and each other. You are welcome at one or both opportunities!  The purpose of BBT is […]

World Community Day of Church Women United (CWU) is Friday, November 2, 2018.  This event will be held at Immanuel beginning with a 12:30 p.m. dessert followed by the program. We are collecting pre-school through 5th grade for boys and girls new underwear, socks, caps, gloves, sweat pants and sweat shirts. They will accept gently used […]