Holy Communion

We invite you to share with us in the sacramental meal because Christ invites you! There is no specific age requirement for Communion. There are two options: You may come forward to receive the bread from the Pastor and wine or grape juice from the Assisting Minister. The glasses will be pre-poured, with the grape juice in the inner circle and wine in the outer circle. Each person will take their own glass from the tray. Empty glasses can be deposited in trays on the front pews. This will be a continuous communion, standing to receive the elements. The other option is we have individually packaged communion with either wine or grape juice that you can pick up at the entrance of the sanctuary. The pastor will say “The body of Christ given for you and the blood of Christ shed for you” following the singing of the Communion Song. Please deposit the cups and wrappers in the trash receptacles as you leave the sanctuary.

* This Sunday's Special Events *

Affirmation of Baptism and Reception of New Members

Farewell & Godspeed

This Sunday during worship, we will celebrate two events -- welcoming new members and Farewell and Godspeed to Tyler Heyl. Tyler is taking a job in Michigan and moving after his graduation from Northwestern U. A celebration during Coffee Hour will be hosted by the Sunday School Team. Be sure to join us!

In Memoriam...

Linnea Marie Balder

February 8, 1938 - May 25, 2023

We were saddened to learn of the death of Linnea Balder on Thursday, May 25th. She was a longtime member of Immanuel and will be greatly missed. A graveside service was held on June 1st at Acadia Park Cemetery in Norridge, IL. To read her full obituary, please click here. Please keep Linnea's families in your prayers, as we commend her into God's eternal light and peace.

"I am the resurrection and the life. 

Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live." 

John 11:25

36th Assembly of the Metro Chicago Synod

Saturday, June 3, at the Q Center in St. Charles

Pr. Mark, Dana Barron, and Steve Warner will travel to St. Charles on June 3rd to represent Immanuel at the 36th Assembly of the Metro Chicago Synod. The

Plenary I (8:15 am - 10:45 a.m.) and Plenary II (3:15 pm - 3:45 p.m.) will be livestreamed. If you wish to join remotely and watch the proceedings, here is the link: https://vimeo.com/event/3405887

Confirmands and Pickleball!

This year's confirmands used the end of their final class session in a game of Pickleball (to gain insight into each others' their true personalities?). Moreover, the game was played right in Immanuel's parking lot! Fun was had by all and if you're interested in Pickleball, see Coach Pr Mark or Michael Kloster.

--Video by Mark Kearns

Midweek Adult Spiritual Growth and Study on Zoom

is taking a break for the summer. See you in September!

From the North Shore Choral Society's website:

Handel’s “Solomon”

June 4, 2023 at 4 pm

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

​303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston 

Music can move our emotions!

Supported by full professional orchestra and featuring countertenor Daniel Taylor in the title role and Rosalind Lee as the Queen/Queen of Sheba, the NSCS will present this majestic oratorio for double choir. Composed 275 years ago, this dramatic work tells the story of wise King Solomon and features “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”! Marin Tack (soprano and Donald Chen Young Artist Award Winner), Sarah Ponder (mezzo), and Tyler Lee (tenor) sing the supporting roles. ​

Also, Immanuel Choir Members Anne Heider and Jim Miller will be performing in the choir. Click on the poster for details on how to purchase tickets.