RECHARGE WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 25
6:15 p.m. - You, Your Faith and the World: Social Statements of the ELCA. A Zoom option is available ( Details).
|
|
YOU, YOUR FAITH AND THE WORLD: SOCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ELCA
Jan. 25 - Feb. 15, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Join an important conversation of our church’s social statements that include:
|
|
CALL COMMITTEE FORMED
Immanuel voted to call an Associate Pastor at 25 hours a week at our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 22. The Associate Pastor will assume responsibilities for Adult Faith Formation and Fellowship, as well as sharing worship, preaching, and caring ministry duties with Pastor Paul and Deacon Savannah.
Please keep this process in your prayers!
|
|
WORSHIP
JAN. 28 & 29
Saturday, 5 p.m. - Informal
Sunday
|
|
CHURCH COUNCIL UPDATES
Associate Pastor Call Committee to be formed. Roles of Associate Pastor and other ordained and caring ministry staff. More...
CONGEGATIONAL MEETING TO CALL SAVANNAH OLAPHSON AS DEACON
Sunday, February 5 - Following the 9 a.m. service
|
|
SO...WHAT EXACTLY IS A DEACON?
Sunday, February 5, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Join our soon-to-be Deacon Savannah and learn more about the history of diaconal ministry and the many forms this role takes in our church today. More...
|
|
TOOL KIT WORKSHOPS
FOR CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS
Saturday, February 11, Columbia Heights
Join Savannah at this year’s Annual Tool Kit Workshops! Each year congregational leaders around the synod (lay and rostered) gather to get practical tools to bring back to their congregations. Details and list of workshops...
|
|
SAVANNAH'S ORDINATION
Sunday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.
By the grace of God and the call of the church Savannah Olaphson will be ordained and installed into the Ministry of Word & Service, Deacon!
Bishop Ann Svennungsen of the Minneapolis Area Synod, presiding.
The color of the day is red; Deacons and Pastors are invited to vest, and the congregation may also choose to wear red in celebration.
Reception and fellowship to follow. More...
|
|
HOPS & HOPE
February 21, 6:30 p.m., Boom Island Brewery
We will be reading and discussing, The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East, by Sandy Tolan.
|
|
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 22
12 p.m. - Worship with communion and the imposition of ashes; light lunch to follow.
7 p.m. - Holden Evening Prayer with communion and the imposition of ashes.
|
|
SALT (Seniors)
HEALING TOUCH
Thursday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.
Shelley Germundson, an Immanuel member, will unpack what healing is Biblically, historically and currently, and help you explore what healing is and how you might be a healing presence.
MINNESOTA RAPTOR CENTER
Thursday, March 23
Tour the world of owls, hawks, falcons and eagles at the Minnesota Raptor Center. Optional lunch. Carpool option. Limited spots available. Details and to sign up...
|
|
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Saturday, February 25, Chaska
Volunteer on the construction team, bring lunch for the workers or take photos. No experience required. Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers.
Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action. Come join us and help make the dream of home ownership a reality.
If you are interested please contact Ruth Lunde at lundeworld@yahoo.com or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689. |
|
YOUTH! REJOICE!
Feb. 25 & 26
Join us for a celebration of Immanuel’s youth and a fundraiser for our youth!
It is a morning that includes a youth leading worship as we celebrate how Christ is at work in their lives!
Silent Auction Items are now being received: unique gift items, family or couple-oriented gifts/getaways, specific skills you may be willing to volunteer for a day or weekend, travel points you may be willing to gift to someone else, cash and/or gift cards, or anything you think may generate bidding excitement! Details and to donate...
|
|
WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S GROUP
Entering the Passion of Jesus
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
March 1 - April 19
Biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine delves into the history and literature surrounding the last days of Jesus' life. She sets the narrative in historical context and analyzes the risks and motives of the story's characters. More...
|
|
MEN SERVE LUNCH AT SIMPSON
Saturday, March 4
The bad news? Simpson House Men’s Breakfast Service has been suspended. The good news? It’s been replaced with the Simpson House Men’s Lunch Service, which means you can participate without having to get up super early in the morning! We’ll leave promptly at 10:15 a.m. from the Immanuel parking lot, carpool over to the new interim shelter site (the former Zion Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis) and serve a hot lunch to 35-45 homeless individuals in need. Sign up/questions at davidalanbeach@gmail.com. |
|
WOMEN'S HIKING TRIP
September 2023
If you're interested in hiking part of the Superior Hiking Trail near Tofte for a couple of days in September, while staying at an Airbnb, please let us know. More...
|
|
DONATE DIAPERS
Donations of diapers, baby wipes and sanitary pads are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves. Online signup to donate or deliver diapers.
|
|
FAITH AT HOME
January 22 - 28
Adults:
Children & Families:
|
|
CARE TEAM REQUESTS
When disruptions come up in your life, we want to know and are here to offer prayer and support in whatever way you need. For example, if you've received a new or difficult diagnosis, have a surgery coming up, a friend or loved one has passed away, or any other of life's challenges, we're here to support you and walk with you. To help us better support you please submit a Care Team Request.
|
|
Please forward this email to share with a friend!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
