TODAY
Sanctuary Sunday - Sunday School families please worship with your family.

9 a.m. - Traditional Worship: In-person and livestreamed.

10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship: In-person and livestreamed.
ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 23, 12 noon, via Zoom

We gather for our congregation's annual meeting as we receive reports from various leaders, reflecting on the past year and anticipating God's presence in ministry in the new year. We'll also vote for new Church Council members and vote to approve the 2022 budget.
We will again be meeting via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 810 8805 1015, Passcode: 910678).

Annual Report Now Available
  • Hard copies of the Annual Report can now be picked up from Immanuel, or
  • Read the online copy of the 2021 Annual Report (with proposed budget for 2022).
GUEST PREACHER
Pastor David Holm
Sunday, January 30
Pastor David Holm, retired ELCA pastor and member of Immanuel. David’s “retirement job” has been to work with adults in all aspects of spiritual life. He brings years of experience, deep wisdom and a sensitive soul to questions of life and faith.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11am via Zoom

God's Will for Life: Studies in Mark
February 2, 9 & 16
Nature seems to bring both harmony and harm to us at various times in our lives. Where is God in all of this? God meets us in our study, prayer and conversation and we grow together. Books are $5.50 and will be available in the church office. 

Questions for Jesus: Studies in Mark
February 23 - May 4
What really matters to Jesus? How do we follow Jesus today?  God meets us in our study, prayer and conversation and we grow together. Books are $9 and will be available in the church office. 

DETAILS
BWCA CANOE TRIPS

MEN: August 14 - 20
We're heading up via Ely and planning for one group (up to 9 people; first come first served) using an outfitter on Moose Lake. Please let martin@immanuel.us know if you're interested. More...

WOMEN: August 25 - 29
There is only room for nine women and we will need to know by January 19th if you are interested in the trip to obtain BWCA permits by the end of the month. Approx. cost: $305. Please let Bev - bosekowsky@comcast.net - know if you're interested.
WYOMING ADVENTURES
INTEREST MEETING
Wednesday, January 19, 7:45 p.m.

If you've never joined us in the mountains before this is a brief meeting (no more than 30 minutes) to give you an overview of our backcountry, day hikes and family camp options. Join us in Luther Hall or via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 862 5560 8419 Passcode: 727637

Backpacking: July 15 - 22
Day Hikes & Family Camp: Come for a couple of days or the whole week.

LIVING & GROWING THROUGH LOSS
Mondays, beginning January 24, 6:30-8:00pm

Losing someone we love is one of life’s most challenging passages. Understanding the grieving process and having the opportunity to explore one’s feelings with others can be helpful and can lead to personal growth and healing.
A six-week winter series presented by the Southwest Grief Coalition will be hosted at Pax Christi Catholic Community. Sessions can be attended in person or via Zoom. 
COORDINATOR OF SERVICE & JUSTICE MINISTRIES
Is God calling you, or someone you know, to serve as our Coordinator of Service & Justice Ministries? Applications are now being received (through January 22). The position description and application process is available online.

Please keep this search process in prayer!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
DONATE DIAPERS
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. Sign up online to donate or deliver diapers.

MEN SERVE BREAKFAST AT SIMPSON
February 12
Time: 5:30 AM Meet in Immanuel parking lot to carpool to Simpson House; return ~9:00 AM. Sign-up via email: davidalanbeach@gmail.com Details...

Details and to sign up: Serve
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19

5:30pm - Holy Commotion
6:00pm - Handbells
6:15pm - Confirmation

6:30pm - Adult Faith Formation: The Prophets: Please note that our Wednesday evening adult class will only be via Zoom on the 19th (No in-person class tonight). Zoom meeting information.


Please note that Reformation Choir is currently paused, resuming January 19, due to the high rate of Covid transmission.
AMEXTRA TRIP POSTPONED

The AMEXTRA trip to visit our ministry partner in Mexico has been postponed to later this spring. Dates have not yet been chosen, but it will likely be in April or May. If you are interested in more information, or to be kept up to date on plans, please contact Kim Rathjen at rathjen.kim@gmail.com More...
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