1.The paperwork to incorporate Immanuel has been completed and will be submitted to the Illinois Secretary of State for review. 2. Motion was made, and approved, to change the signatories on the Thrivent account to match that of the main checking account held at Sauk Valley Bank.  

Immanuel is teaming up with six other congregations to lead Vacation Bible School (VBS).  This summer CommUNITY VBS will be at First Presbyterian in Sterling Sunday-Thursday July 15-19; 5:30 pm free supper for students and adults, 6-8 p.m. VBS program.  We will be exploring how Jesus brings Adventure, Acceptance, Joy, Rest and Peace!  Please hold these dates […]

The Rev. Kurt Nordby (Assistant to the Bishop for Stewardship and Development) will be leading a workshop exploring topics such as: Fundraising or Stewardship, Stewardship and Discipleship, The Whys, Myths, and Legends of Giving, Current Trends and Best Practices in the Ministry of Stewardship. This opportunity is open to Stewardship and Finance Ministry Teams at […]

Thank you to everyone that brought peanut butter and jelly for the Let’s Feed Our Children summer lunch program.  We received 29 jars of peanut butter and 19 jars of grape jelly in May.  In June, we continued to receive donations of 14 jars of creamy peanut butter and 8 jars of grape jelly.  Your […]

The National Youth Gathering Team returns in the evening on July 2nd!  THANK YOU for making their life-shaping, faith-forming   experience possible!  They will be leading worship on July 8 and host a reception following. Come and celebrate with us!  

Immanuel is still seeking a part-time as needed custodian to cover vacation and sick time. Anyone interested can get an application from the office. Over the next 6 months council will be working to educate the congregation regarding the purpose of our ministry teams. The hope is to improve communication and our understanding of the […]

Pastor Bree would like to share time with you this summer! Consider inviting her to your home or meeting at a park or restaurant.  She hopes to share time with every household over the coming months and years.  You can schedule time with Pastor by emailing [email protected] or calling the church at 625-3575.  

YOU have the opportunity to dig into God’s word and a draft of the ELCA’s Social Statement on Women and Justice. The ELCA is seeking insight and feedback into the statement and gifting all of us with the opportunity to be a part of working for Justice.  Your feedback will be passed on to the […]