EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4
Please note that the 9am service is FULL but there is space available at both the 7:30am (outdoors) and 10:30am (indoors) services.



7:30 a.m. - Sunrise Service outdoors (register) and a simple livestream
  • We will celebrate holy communion with personal communion kits.
  • Bring your own lawn chair for seating.
  • Please have our 7:30 a.m. Easter Bulletin available for song texts and spoken responses (Hard copies will be available for in-person worshippers; online worshippers are encouraged to have the worship bulletin available for this service).

9 a.m. - Traditional Worship (Register - 125 in-person capacity - this service is at capacity) and livestreamed

10:30 a.m. - Contemporary (Register - 125 in-person capacity) and livestreamed

TASK FORCE UPDATE
April 2021

We ask that people follow these guidelines as we continue to safely come together in-person at Immanuel.
  • If you are traveling and have not been vaccinated, we strongly encourage Covid testing a couple of days after traveling, before you return to church.
  • We continue to care for one another, requiring the use of masks and social distancing.
  • Please stay home if you have been sick or if you have been in close proximity to someone who has been sick.
  • If you have a question regarding exposure, please contact church staff regarding quarantine requirements and recommendations.
  • Please participate in-person to a level with which you are comfortable. 
  • More information about our policies and procedures.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Good Friday: Hope in the Shadows

If you missed our moving and powerful Hope in the Shadows from Good Friday, you can watch it for the first time, or again: Hope in the Shadows

All of our livestreamed services are archived on our www.livestream.com/ilc page.
REJOICE IN OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS!
Wednesdays, April 7 - 28, 6:30 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKERS: In the season of Easter, we'll gather to learn about and rejoice in the work of some of our Ministry Partners. These online gatherings will allow you to meet representatives from 3 Ministry Partners and learn about how our benevolence gifts are at work in the world. Details.

Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 870 4821 3857,  Passcode: 511587

April 7: Minneapolis Area Synod - Pastor Craig Pederson
April 14: Cornerstone - Courtney Poja
April 21 (Earth Day): Minneapolis Area Synod EcoFaith Initiative - Madeline Troyer
April 28: Redeemer Center for Life - Veronica Hawman
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Thursday, April 8, 10 a.m.

Rod Fisher, with Climate Interactive and Citizens' Climate Lobby, will be running a live workshop using En-ROADS (Climate Change Solutions Simulator). Together, in this exercise, we'll find a path forward that's good for the climate and for people.

BACKPACKING, DAY HIKES, FAMILY CAMP
PLEASE SIGN UP THIS WEEK

There's something for everyone in our two weeks of Wyoming adventures (July 17-24 & 24-31). Enjoy the outdoors and connect with your Immanuel friends and family. Stay in Buffalo in accommodation of your own choice, bring a camper/RV, or camp in the mountains. Car-camping and backcountry options.

Please register this week so we can finalize plans. Details and links to register.
APRIL: CARING FOR CREATION IS JUSTICE WORK

When we act interdependently and in solidarity with creation, we do justice. We serve and keep the earth, trusting its bounty can be sufficient for all, and sustainable.

Commit to one act of caring for God's creation this month! The weekly suggestions...
  • 4/4 - Pick up trash in your neighborhood
  • 4/11 - Stop "wish-cycling"! Contact your recycler to find out what should go in your recycling bin (every hauler is different!)
  • 4/18 - Learn about the importance of clean water on Weds at 6:30pm via Zoom 
  • 4/25 - Plan to plant native plants in your garden which require fewer chemicals to thrive

Learn more about the work of Creation Care:
HEALING OUR CITY
A VIRTUAL PRAYER TENT
Daily, 8 a.m.

Prayer and reflection for healing in Minneapolis. If you are grieving, hoping, fearful or anxious about what is to come as the trial of Derek Chauvin unfolds, this is a virtual gathering for prayer and action for the healing of our city.

More information and link to the daily Zoom meeting: Healing Our City
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
RCFL COVID ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER
Redeemer Center for Life: A Year of Resilience
March 31 - April 14
Over the past twelve months, RCFL, our ministry partner in North Minneapolis, has responded to their community's needs in creative and new ways that are rooted in love for their neighbors and hope for a brighter and more just future. You are invited to support their work!
WEEKLY FAITH HABITS
April 4 - 10

BLESS: Easter is a time to share the blessing and joy of family and friends. As you celebrate Easter, share with family and/or friends how Jesus’ Resurrection brings you joy, comfort, and hope!

Adults & Families:

Children's & Family Resources:

Daily Bible Reading: April 4 - 10
WE PRAY...
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