WORSHIP TODAY
Sunday: 9:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m.

Worship online or in-person!

Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request that you'd like included in our Sunday morning worship please submit your prayer request on/before noon on Thursday.

Online Meet & Greet, 9:45 a.m. via Zoom
Zoom Meet & Greet Link: Meet & Greet, Meeting ID: 895 7262 2674, Passcode: 646201
FAITH HABITS FOR THIS WEEK
October 18 - 24

Introduced in worship today: SHARE

SHARE:  Share highs and lows, engage in caring conversation, particularly about where you are being reformed, or have seen God’s reforming work in the world.
Proposed Racial Justice Statement: 

“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”–Micah 6:8

Immanuel Lutheran Church commits to advancing racial equity and justice by following our vision, “God is calling us to reach deeper into our congregation and further out into our community to better know and care for one another.” We confess our participation in the sin of racism, which includes things we have done or left undone. God calls us to be a vulnerable community of listeners and learners who seek to understand and oppose racism in ourselves and our society.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is called to care and sent to serve in pursuit of racial justice.
THIS WEEK
RACIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT CONVERSATIONS
October 19, 20 & 21
A Racial Justice Statement for Immanuel has been written by a group of members to state our intention as a congregation to continue to work towards justice in the world, particularly regarding race issues. The proposed statement, as shared online, has been presented to the Church Council. The congregation is invited to participate in conversations about the statement and the ongoing ministry of justice at Immanuel. Conversations are scheduled on Zoom:
  • Monday, Oct 19 - 7pm
  • Tuesday, Oct 20 - 7pm
  • Weds, Oct 21- 10am
WEDNESDAY OCT. 21
  • All 7th - 9th graders will meet virtually.
  • 10th Graders and parents will join us onsite for REFuel and an orientation to the service of Confirmation. Details.
6:30pm - Adult Faith Formation - REnew52. Via Zoom. Details and link to Zoom meeting
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Sunday, November 1, 10 a.m. (Between services/outdoors)
Losing someone we love is one of life’s most challenging passages. As people who have suffered a loss we invite you to attend the annual Service of Remembrance. 
This year we will gather outdoors between worship services in Immanuel's courtyard on All Saints Sunday for a very simple and brief (10-12 minutes) service which will include scripture, music, prayer, and the lighting of candles. More...
SALT (Seniors)

Coping With COVID
Thursday, October 22, 1 p.m.
Mary O’Brien will be speaking on coping strategies during this time of COVID. Mary currently teaches in the Minnetonka Community Education area and leads a class on Stress Management for the 50+ crowd.  Details, signup and Zoom link.
Perspectives on Racial Justice
Thursday, November 5, 11 a.m.
Join us for a discussion with Felecia Boone on racial justice from a personal perspective and in her role as synod Vice President.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
COAT DRIVE FOR LOAVES & FISHES
Coats are being received through the end of October.
Items will be distributed through Loaves and Fishes in early November and are needed more than ever! 
  • Bring donations to Immanuel and place in the box located near the front door.
  • Contactless pick up at your door is also available.  Contact Jackie Terauds at 612-201-1199. 
  • Financial help is also appreciated - checks to Immanuel with "Coats" in the memo. 

Items needed include: New or gently used winter coats (all sizes, especially larger sizes), Hoodies and similar items of warmth, Socks, New long underwear (men & women)
FALL CLEAN-UP
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8am - 12 noon
The focus will be on cleanup outdoors. We'll be removing lots of brush in our retention pond on the south border of our property and tending to winter preparations outdoors. Let us know when you're available: Please sign-up
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Tuesday, November 17 and Saturday, December 12
In November we'll work on a Habitat home in Minneapolis and in December we'll work on home in Chaska.  More info and how to sign-up.
SEPTEMBER MINUTES
CHURCH COUNCIL & EXEC
The Church Council and our Executive Committee met on Oct. 13, approving their September minutes. Please:
WE PRAY...
Links to all Zoom meetings, can now be found on the Immanuel calendar.
www.immanuel.us | 952.937.8123 
Pastor Paul: 952.240.4275 | Pastor Angela: 715.209.6895