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"Faith That Feeds"
We believe that faith should feed and nurture our spirits.
We believe also that faith should lead us to feed people
in the many different ways they hunger,
both physically and spiritually.
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Immanuel Newsfeeds
for the week of December 2 - December 8, 2022
Sunday Hybrid Worship, Church Announcements,
Community Events & Resources
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Immanuel Newsfeeds is a weekly e-blast where you'll find the spiritual and the latest information about our church & community for the upcoming weeks. If you have announcements or news to share, send it to parish-admin@immanuelevanston.org. | |
SUNDAY HYBRID WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT | |
The Second Sunday of Advent | | |
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At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. We wait with hope for that day when the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and there will be no more hurt or destruction. From the Lord’s table we are sent in the spirit of John the Baptist to proclaim that in Christ the kingdom of God has come near. | | | |
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Sunday Hybrid Worship
Prelude begins at 10:20 a.m.,
Service at 10:30 a.m.
This Sunday, Pr. Carl Johnson will be preaching.
During in-person Worship Service, masks are now optional EXCEPT during any singing. Look for the mask icon in the bulletin which indicates where to put your mask on.
For the Worship service, you can join via Immanuel's Zoom, so click on the button (or click on this bold link: https://zoom.us/j/95133316087?pwd=NmZVMW9wSHR3eUp4azFKNUZkejFZdz09)
Meeting ID: 951 3331 6087; Passcode: 461416
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,95133316087#,,,,*461416# US (Chicago)
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Holy Communion
There are two options for receiving Holy Communion in worship.
You may pick up pre-packaged communion elements and commune in the pew, or prepare your own elements in advance if worshipping via Zoom. The pastor will say “The body of Christ given for you and the blood of Christ shed for you" following the singing of the Communion Song.
The other option is to come forward to receive the bread from the Pastor and wine or grape juice from the Assisting Minister. The glasses will be pre-poured, with the grape juice in the inner circle and wine in the outer circle. Each person will take their own glass from the tray. The Assisting Minister and Pastor will remain masked during the distribution. Please keep in mind proper physical distance from other worshippers in coming forward to consume the elements. Empty glasses can be deposited in trays on the front pews. This will be a continuous communion, standing to receive the elements.
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Immanuel Community Online Directory
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Christmas Poinsettia
Let's decorate the sanctuary for the upcoming Christmas season. Poinsettia order forms are inserted into the worship bulletin or you may use this electronic fillable form and print out or email to parish-admin@immanuelevanston.org. Flowers are $20.00 per 6" pot. Please put your completed order form & payment either in the offering collection plate or send them to the church office. Orders are due by Sunday, Dec. 11th.
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Feeding Our Faith
will resume on Dec. 11th.
December 11 & 18 Jim Wallis & Ken Medema at Wild Goose 2022
Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer, teacher, preacher, and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities. Ken Medema has shared his passion for learning and discovery through storytelling and music.
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Indoor Farmers' Market
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022,
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Midweek Adult Bible Study on Zoom
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 7:00 pm
Midweek Adult Bible Study on Zoom is a time of gatherings for prayer, check-in, and conversation around the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday.
7:00 – 7:45 pm: Brief check in and gathering prayer, and time around the Word.
7:45 – 8:00 pm: For those who would like to extend, a time for prayer on our thanksgivings, sorrows, personal and communal needs.
We’ll take up lessons from our lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday. Bring a bible if you are able, any version or translation is great. Click the button below to join Zoom Meeting.
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Midweek Advent Evening Prayer
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In-person in the sanctuary
Zoom available
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SAVE THE DATE!
Organ Scholar Concert - Katherine Jolliff
Saturday, December 17, 2022, 7:00 pm
We celebrate our second Organ Scholar Award recipient, Katherine Jolliff, who will perform in the sanctuary on Saturday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. Katherine is the Undergraduate Scholar Awardee for 2022. After her concert, the award will be presented and a champagne reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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Community News & Resources | |
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Vocal Activist Melanie DeMore Concert
Unitarian Church of Evanston
1330 Ridge Ave., Evanston
Dec. 3, 2022, 7:00 pm
Join Melanie DeMore on December 3, at the Unitarian Church of Evanston where she will “bring people together to experience the healing power of music”. She will be performing at 7 p.m.
A vocal activist who describes herself as part of “the African-American folk tradition of Odetta,” singer-songwriter Melanie DeMore weaves the fibers of her folk songs with soulful ballads, spirituals, and original music. DeMore is a member of the music faculty at St. Paul’s School in Oakland, California, where she teaches a cappella singing and is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir. She has shared the stage with numerous artists during her career including Buffy Saint Marie, John Prine, Josh White, Jr., Laura Nyro, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Pete Seeger.
Tickets for the performance at UCE are available for $30 each through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melanie-demore-concert-tickets-465384697157) Parking is available at the church lot and adjoining streets. For more information, contact Sandra Robinson at srobinson@ucevanston.org.
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
616 Lake Street + Evanston, IL 60201 + Bodéwadmiakén (Potawatomi) Territory
847-864-4464
www.immanuelevanston.org
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A Reconciling in Christ congregation. | |
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