TODAY
10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship - Outdoors if weather permits.
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We will rebroadcast our 9am service.
- October 10th will be the last of our outdoor worship services (we'll move indoors to stay warm!!!) - please join us!
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ALL-COMMUNITY MURAL REVEALED
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TABLES OF 8
Kick-off gathering: TODAY, 4 p.m. (even if you can't attend the kick-off you can still participate!).
After this year and a half of social distancing our connections need to me made new and Tables of 8 is a wonderful opportunity to do just that! More and to register...
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FOCUS GROUPS
We need your input!
We've begun an intentional process to develop a plan to guide Immanuel over the next 3 - 5 years, and we invite your input at one of two Focus Groups:
1) In-person session: Sunday, October 10, 12 - 1 p.m. (Light lunch provided)
2) Virtual session: Tuesday, October 19, 7 - 8 p.m. (Zoom info coming)
Details, links to supporting documents and to sign up please go to: Focus Groups.
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RECITAL
Friday, October 15, 7 p.m.
Holly Janz, mezzo-soprano, and Michael Keller, piano, collaborate in a program that features Edvard Grieg’s masterpiece Haugtussa Op. 67, based on Arne Garborg’s epic poem cycle. It details the trials of shepherdess, Veslemøy, and her struggle between this world and that of the spirits.
Also presented is a rarely-heard song set from Spanish composer María Rodrigo, as well as songs from Irving Berlin and William Bolcom.
Free and open to the public. More...
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Theology Over Coffee with Pastor Paul
Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m.
Heaven, Hell, and Everything in Between: How are ideas about these concepts and the devil influenced, not by the Bible, but by medieval Catholicism?
Concert/Recital
Friday, October 15, 7 p.m.
Join us for Holly Janz, a mezzo-soprano, and Michael Keller on piano. Come enjoy this fine event here at Immanuel, which is open to the public, so tell your friends about the event. More information...
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DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Saturday, October 16
6:45pm - Wish Dragon (Child and family friendly)
8:30pm - Black Panther (Teen and adults)
- $20/vehicle donation is suggested.
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Sign up online.
- Watch the movie on a 40' inflatable screen.
- Tune your car radio in to the audio to listen (or use 1 of 100 wireless headphones and sit outside).
- BYO snacks.
- Open to the community.
- In the event of rain or high wind we'll postpone the event.
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Share this link: www.immanuel.us/youth/drive-in-movie
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OCTOBER BOOK DISCUSSION
Dear White Peacemakers, by Osheta Moore, is a breakup letter to division and a love letter to God’s beloved community. Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Spirituals, and personal stories from author, Osheta Moore’s work as a pastor in St. Paul, you are invited to enter into this story of shalom and join in the urgent work of peacemaking.
- Limited copies of the book are available in the church office for $16 or order a copy online.
- Book discussion dates will be scheduled in October.
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Sign up online.
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Contact kim@immanuel.us with your questions.
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HABITAT VIRTUAL LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 7, 12 p.m.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is one of our ministry partners whose primary mission is to promote affordability and racial equity in homeownership.
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DIAPER SQUAD
Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Donations of diapers, baby wipes and sanitary pads are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves.
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MEN SERVE BREAKFAST AT SIMPSON
Saturday, October 9
Men of Immanuel are invited to serve breakfast at Simpson Housing on Sat, October 9. Meet at church at 5:30 am to carpool. Prepare, serve and clean up breakfast for about 30 shelter guests. More info and to sign up...
AFGHAN REFUGEE SUPPORT
The Lutheran Social Service Refugee Resettlement Team is working hard to meet Afghan refugee families’ basic needs when they arrive in Minnesota. The biggest need currently is financial support. You can help at: Help Refugees in Crisis
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
Current service opportunities are posted on the "Serve" page of our website. |
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WYOMING ADVENTURES '22
July 15 - 22 (NEW schedule: Friday to Friday)
It's never too early to start dreaming about summer adventures!!!
Next summer Immanuel will again be offering backpacking, Day Hikes and Family Camp in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming!!!
- Backpacking, July 15 - 22 (NEW schedule: Friday to Friday)
- Day Hikes: come for a couple of days or the week!
- Family Camp: come for a couple of days or the week!
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
6:00pm - Confirmation (Grade 7 - 9) & God Squad (5th and 6th Grades) and Refuel: a 20-minute, in-person, livestreamed (and on demand), mid-week, informal worship, refueling Confirmation youth, God Squad and families.
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ONLINE GIVING IS NOW EASIER
Give+ has a new name, Vanco, and they have made online giving easier through our website!
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Go to: www.immanuel.us/about/giving and select what fund you'd like to donate to (General Fund, Building Fund, PROP, Youth, Memorials, or other seasonal giving options).
- Choose the frequency of your gift (once, weekly, every two weeks or monthly).
- Learn more: Online Giving
Thank you for your faithful and generous giving!
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FAITH AT HOME
September 26 - Oct. 2
Faith Resources for Adults & Families:
Faith Resources for Children & Families:
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Pastor Paul: 952.240.4275 | Pastor Angela: 715.209.6895
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