World Labyrinth Day ~ May 7th
Walk for 1 at 1
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World Labyrinth Day is held the first Saturday of May each year as an invitation to “walk as one at 1” (local time) to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe.
Immanuel is blessed to host a labyrinth that was built by Amos Burkhart for his Eagle Scout Project. It has been enhanced with landscaping and an entry path by Trevor Schoenen for his Eagle Scout Project. In the coming months further enhancements will be made by Jay Schoenen as he seeks his Eagle Scout rank.
The week of May 2nd Immanuel Preschool will be taking time to explore the labyrinth and social media posts highlighting the ministry of the labyrinth. You are welcome at any time to walk the labyrinth. Resource materials are available in the church office and parlor.
Rev. Meg will be present at the labyrinth on May 7th at 1pm for those able to join in Worldwide action.
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Concert ~ May 7th at 7:30pm |
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Vox Philia, in collaboration with Berks Sinfonietta, presents the world premiere of “Folk Songs of the Four Seasons” by Ralph Vaughan William, in a new SATB voicing by John Whittaker. The concert is part of the worldwide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birthday and will take place in the Sanctuary at Immanuel UCC. Vaughan Williams was one of the musicians who participated in the first English Folk Song revival, as well as using folk song tunes in his compositions. The concert will feature other choral and orchestral folk arrangements by the composer. Tickets are $15/Adult and $5/Students and proceeds will be donated to World Kitchen, for the feeding of refugees from the Ukrainian war. To purchase tickets, or for more information please visit www.voxphilia.org or www.berkssinfonietta.org.
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Worship Sunday, May 8th
Fourth Sunday of Easter
9am - attend in-person or online
Good Trouble Worship Series continues with "Righteous Anger"!
What does that mean when talking about "Good Trouble"?- check out worship on Sunday and find out!!!
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May 8 – Adult Forum at 10:15 am, Glennon Doyle, Lessons from the Mental Hospital
Glennon Doyle is the best-selling author of Untamed, Love Warrior and Carry on, Warrior. She also hosts a podcast with her wife, soccer star Abby Wombach and sister Amanda called We Can Do Hard Things. This Sunday we will watch a TED talk from Doyle as she candidly makes her "unseen" seen - discussing her struggles with addiction and how she finally made it out of the dark and into the sunrise. Grab a beverage & snack in café and join us in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room.
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Coming Sunday, May 15th!!
Special Guest, Dr. Greg Carey
Immanuel UCC welcomes Dr. Greg Carey to speak at Adult Forum on the topic of Christian Nationalism. Public attention turned to Christian nationalism with the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol, but the movement is hardly new. Historians, social scientists, and theologians have been researching the movement intensively for several years. Dr. Carey will introduce what Christian nationalism is, what the movement wants, how it relates to Christianity, and what social factors define the movement.
Greg Carey has taught at Lancaster Theological Seminary since 1999, having previously taught at Rhodes College and Winthrop University. He teaches courses on the New Testament and on biblical and contextual interpretation, along with a doctoral seminar devoted to research methodologies. His elective courses include: Luke and Acts, the Parables of Jesus, and Romans. Greg’s research interests include the book of Revelation and ancient apocalyptic literature, the Gospel of Luke, and public biblical interpretation. He is the author or co-editor of nine books and is currently writing a book on biblical eschatology.
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Kathy Arnold & Mark Myers Celebration of Ministry – May 22nd
Ecclesiastes 3 – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.
Kathy Arnold (Financial Secretary) and Mark Myers’ (Director of Finance) last day at Immanuel will be May 20th. Kathy has been Immanuel’s Financial Secretary for 20 years. Mark has been the Director of Finance for 13 years and has served on the Finance Committee for 24 years!
In recognition of service at Immanuel and to offer our best wishes in their retirement, we will be having a celebration of their ministry after the 9am worship in fellowship hall. Please plan on joining us. You are welcome to share cards of remembrance and best wishes (cards may also be mailed or dropped off at the church office prior to the 22nd). Kerry Reazor (Parish Life Secretary) will be collecting donations for gifts for Kathy and Mark. All contributions are welcome.
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Strawberry Fest 2022
June 5th, 3-7pm
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Join us for a berry festive day full of live music, sweet strawberries, petting zoo animals, games and more! Special guests include The Belle Tones & The People's DJ - Nick Talarico. |
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Order by May 15th | pick up June 5th
Flavors - Strawberry & Strawberry Rhubarb Cost - $16 per pie
9in. pie made with fresh fruit, frozen & "ready-to-bake" w/ easy instructions.
Questions? Contact Jan Buskirk - buskirk944@gmail.com or
484-269-7227
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- STRAWBERRY FEST SHIRT SALE
Order by May 20th | pick up TBD
3/4 Length Baseball Tees & Short Sleeve Tees available (Youth & Adult Sizes)
Assorted colors + styles - prices range from $23 - $30
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- BE A STRAWBERRY FEST SPONSOR!
Do you own or work for a business that would like to sponsor our event? Contact Jayme Babczak - babczakj@gmail.com - for sponsorship information.
Many hands make light work... share your time and talents before, during and after Strawberry Fest. We need volunteers to help promote Strawberry Fest, set up the IUCC Campus, work vendor stands, provide hospitality, and so much more. Keep an eye out for an online sign up coming in near future or sign up in the parlor after worship on May 8th or 15th.
Members of the Strawberry Fest Planning Team will be in the parlor after worship on Sunday, May 8th and 15th - stop by to learn more!
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Audio Video Streaming Tech Positions Available |
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Have you been enjoying the steaming of your services and in-service enhancements provided by our audio video and streaming technology? We would like you to join our team.
We are looking for people to help us run the equipment; both paid and volunteer positions are available.
The paid position is 4-6 hours a week and additional hours around church holidays. The Streaming Audio/Video Technician has the daily responsibility for the operation and support of technology relating to the performance, recording, and streaming of all things related to worship and mission. This includes lighting, sound, and video systems, and coordinating necessary volunteer staff to operate these systems every Sunday and as needed throughout the week.
Volunteers are needed to run each element lighting, sound and/or video for our services.
We are looking for individuals of high school age or older. You do not need to be a current member of the church.
For more information, please contact Keith Kennedy, Dave Babczak, Carl Altenderfer, or Gene Waltz.
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Mifflin Community Food Ministry, located in Mohnton, is currently in need of the following products for their monthly food distribution. They serve over 100 families in need in the Mifflin area. Food products needed for May:
· 100% Juice, Capri Sun juice pouches or similar product
· peanut butter
· canned chicken breast
· spaghetti noodles
· elbow pasta
Should you wish to help with this important ministry, please bring your items to the church office. Deadline for donating is May 18th.
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Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
Next Consistory Meeting, Thursday, June 2 at 7pm
in the Upper Level Multipurpose Room.
Prayers are powerful! If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know. It is always confidential. There are prayer cards in the sanctuary or you can contact the church office.
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