November 21, 2021
Sunday Worship
November 21 at 9am ~ Luke 17:11-17
In addition to in-person worship,
Live-Streaming of our worship is also available through

Beginning this Sunday and each Sunday through Advent, worship will include a children's chat led by Miss Kelly.

This Sunday Miss Kelly will be EXPANDing the children's chat lesson with the children in their own space.  They’ll return to the sanctuary for the benediction and sending hymn.  ….and of course, all are welcome to reconnect with Miss Kelly and teachers at 10am for Faith Formation!

AFTER WORSHIP FALL PROGRAMMING
  • Faith Formation for children in grades PreK through 6th Join us Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45am. All students will begin together in the music room for a whole group welcome and song.

  • Sunday Adult Forum - There will be no class this Sunday, November 21 – Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. Lee Barrett from Lancaster Theological Seminary will return on Sundays November 28 and December 5 at 10:00 am to share the hopeful news of the Future of Christianity in America. The religious environment of the United States is changing rapidly and dramatically. Affiliation with religious institutions is declining, dipping below fifty percent. Pollsters discover that a pervasive lack of interest in spirituality is increasing in younger generations. Protestantism is divided along “red state/blue state” lines. Consumerism, self-advancement, and worldly success appear to have become the effective religion of large portions of the population. In this environment of accelerating polarization, secularism, and religious indifference, many of the faithful are worried about the future of the church. We will explore the ways in which new styles of being the church may be necessary to grapple with our shifting cultural context.
BREAKING NEWS -
A generous member has JUST pledged to match up to $10,000 in donations made to our Giving Tuesday: Giving SPACE campaign. Help us meet the goal of funding our physical space needs and repairs on campus. Write "Giving Tuesday" on your check's memo line or give electronically at https://immanuel-ucc.org/give/

Join us on Nov 28th from 10am - 11:30am for the Advent Event! We will begin in the sanctuary for some Christmas music with Mr. Stephen, then spread out throughout the Fellowship hall and classrooms for crafts and snacks!
LADIES IN FAITH & FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER (LIFFT)
LIFFT is committed to connecting women of all ages by providing opportunities to study and grow in God’s word, to join in fellowship, and to serve the community. All Immanuel members and guests are invited to  attend LIFFT activities which are on 2nd Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm unless noted. Everyone is welcome to join LIFFT members for a holiday cookie
exchange to benefit New Journey Community Outreach (NJCO). We will sort and bag cookies which will be delivered to NJCO that week. Can't attend, but would like to donate cookies? Check weekly emails and Facebook for details about how to do so.
Senior Ministry Christmas Gathering

Join Senior Ministry for a Christmas gathering on Wednesday, December 15, 1:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. All seniors are welcome to attend this lunch with music from Immanuel’s own and a seasonal program of fun and fellowship. A variety of Boxed Lunch sandwiches are available for your choice at $8. RSVP by December 6 for your choice of Lunch Box sandwich.  Senior Ministry members will have a table set up in the parlor on Sunday mornings for RSVPs. You may also request a copy be emailed. Barbara Springer, bbspringer@comcast.net, 610-777-3439; Sharon Ulrich, sharonlulrich@comcast.net, 610-777-2085.
Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
at any time please contact the church office at 610-777-7107 or secretary@immanuel-ucc.org 

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.