9 a.m., TRADITIONAL - Indoors & Livestreamed. Details...

10:30 a.m., OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP. Details...

TODAY WE'LL SING LIFT EVERY VOICE & SING

The hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing was written and composed by two brothers; James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.  James penned the poem which was first recited by 500 children in celebration of Black History month.  Eventually his brother, J. Rosamond, would set the poem to music.  Since the conception of this inspiring work in 1899, the hymn has been sung worldwide in remembrance of the struggle for civil rights in this country and wherever segregation and racism remain.   

As we consider this stirring hymn, Lift Every Voice and sing, we are encouraged to do so through different eyes…a different lens.  These lyrics speak to the hopefulness of liberty, freedom, unity and God’s presence in all of it, concepts that many or most have never questioned or feared.  

Today, as we join our voices together in singing Lift Every Voice and Sing, we welcome this opportunity to support our African American sisters and brothers in Christ through song, embrace them as part of our community, and to enter into conversations with family and friends about how we can continue to love neighbor.  

Savannah Olaphson (Savannah's new/married name), Immanuel’s Coordinator of Service and Justice Ministries, and Diaconal Ministry Intern will be preaching in worship at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. While Pastoral calls are to Word and Sacrament Ministry, Savannah’s Diaconal call is to Word and Service Ministry, and as a minister of word and service Savannah will preach occasionally as part of her call to Immanuel.

Ministers of Word and Service provide a ministry exemplifying the life of Christlike service to all persons and creation: nurturing, healing, leading, advocating dignity and justice, and equipping the whole people of God for their life of witness and service within and beyond the congregation for the sake of God’s mission in the world.

Following Savannah's internship as a Deacon she will be ordained. Learn more about Diaconal Ministry.

Paul Erdman, our Youth & Family Minister, will be assisting in worship on Sunday the 26^th, at the 9 a.m. worship service as Pastor Paul and Pastor Angela will be spending time with their families this weekend. We are blessed to have talented and faithful staff that are dedicated to sharing the work of ministry.

Immanuel men serve breakfast at the Simpson Shelter. We will meet in the Immanuel parking lot near the front door to carpool over to the shelter (located at 2740 1st Ave S, Minneapolis) no later than 6:15 AM, and will be back to Immanuel no later than 9:30 AM. Please email Dave Beach - davidalanbeach@gmail.com - to sign up or direct your questions.

When Immanuel's two men's softball teams play against each other you are especially invited to come out and cheer them on! Detailed schedule

Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m., Riley Lake Park #1

Thursday, July 28, 8 p.m. Round Lake #3

Help provide a BBQ at our mission partner, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Help prepare, cook, serve and eat a meal with a mission partner congregation!

Contact savannah@immanuel.us to sign up and/or to address your questions. More...

Interest Meeting: Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

If you can't attend the interest meeting, or to find out more about this Italy adventure, please submit this Google form and we will keep you informed via email. 

Pastor Angela shares what her sabbatical goals were with reflections on how this experience at home, at Holden Village, and as she began to walk with her husband on his cancer journey, impacted her. Read her report...

Mondays during the Summer @ 12 noon (Except July 4)

Come join Pastor Angela and friends for Summer Prayer Walks around Round Lake -

Come one, come all - no sign-ups necessary; just show up at Immanuel’s courtyard for a brief prayer at noon and then for sharing prayer concerns and conversation while walking around Round Lake. Rain or shine!

Donations of a wide variety of craft and food items needed for VBS. Sign up to donate a specific item(s).

Registrations and volunteers are still welcome! More...

Donations of diapers, baby wipes and sanitary pads are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves:

We need volunteers to help on the construction team, bring lunch, and take photos. No experience required.  Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers. You can help make a positive impact for hard working families in need. More and to sign up...

Resources to help nurture your faith throughout the week.

My gratitude to God and to Grandma’s faith swells within me. Her prayers were answered, but she didn’t get to see how; and yet she believed. Read more...