Immanuel Newsfeeds

for the week of July 24, - July 30, 2026

Sunday Worship, Church Announcements,

Community Events & Resources

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 Worship

Prelude begins at 10:20 am

Service at 10:30 am

Masks are optional during in-person worship service. For the livestreaming Worship service, you can join by clicking on the button below. The Worship bulletin is also available.

Feeding Our Faith: Summer Break

Thank you to all who participated, learned, and shared thoughtful insights. Have a great summer & see you in September!

Pr. Mark will be out of the office July 27 - August 9. For pastoral care, please call the church office at 847-864-4464 or email parish-admin@immanuelevanston.org

Midweek Adult Spiritual Growth & Study

Weekly on Tuesdays, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, in person or online.

Join us for shared discussion of upcoming worship texts. Meet in Fellowhip Hall for in-person. Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86372212374?pwd=U3RwUEJpWEN2eUJydkFndXFMSTNOdz09 Meeting ID: 863 7221 2374, Passcode: 848936

Welcome New Members!

Last Sunday, July 19, 2026, Immanuel welcomed two new members! The Rev. Michael & Carole Wonderlich were received in membership during worship service. Rev. Michael has preached at Immanuel many times before, so he's a familiar face. When you get a chance, be sure to introduce yourselves when you see them!

Ami Hatori is the daughter of Akiko Hatori, a participant of the quilting ministry. Ami received a Master's degree from Northwestern University and has played for Immanuel worship services.

BATTLE OF THE LUTHERANS!

"and that all this assembly may know that the Lord does not save by sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord's and he will give you into our hand." 1 Samuel 17: 47

"Strength & Honor"

for

National Underwear Day!

Collection is two more Sundays only: Sun. July 26th & Aug. 2nd!

At the past week's Lutheran Collective meeting, the upcoming underwear collection drive for Connections for the Homeless was discussed. Underwear is a big need for agencies, and this drive helps put a bit of a dent in the need for Connections. 

A friendly, inter-congregational competition was hatched! Which congregation can supply the most underwear?! Each congregation will be responsible for counting the number of pairs of underwear they collect to determine the winner. At our next joint worship, Reformation, the winning congregation will be announced and recognized!

Participating congregations:

• Trinity Lutheran Church
• St. John's Lutheran - Wilmette
• St. Paul's Lutheran
• Immanuel Lutheran
• Grace Lutheran

The Goods (from Connections)

New, in-package, adult underwear is one of our greatest needs. It's a resource that we don't have a sustainable solution for (unlike Bombas socks, hygiene kit drives, community-support clothing donations, etc.). National Underwear Day was a marketing scheme created by underwear brands, and last year we wondered if we could use that "holiday" to mobilize our community to help meet this most basic need.

This year we have set a new goal of collection 5,000 pairs of underwear to benefit Hilda's Place.

Collection Logistics

Dates: Now through August 2nd

Items: New, adult underwear

Men's boxer briefs, sizes S-XL (we have enough size XXL+)

Women's briefs, sizes S-XL (we have enough size XXL+)

See our (click the orange) Amazon wish list for examples

Underwear will be collected at Immanuel on Sundays July 26th & August 2nd. There is a labeled box in Fellowship Hall by the stage. Or drop them off to the church office Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursday.

There will be a National Underwear Day Drive-Through Party on Saturday, August 8th at 9am-11am at Hilda's Place, across the street on Lake St. from Immanuel.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - WE GOT THIS!!

Saturday, July 25, 2026

12 - 4 PM at Twiggs Park, Evanston

4 - 11 PM at Double Clutch Brewery

Join Connections for the Homeless for our 5th Annual Block Party to celebrate our neighbors! Family Fest is the completely free, family-friendly daytime event at Twiggs Park. Or you can join us at Double Clutch Brewery for live music and craft beers in the evening. Click on the icon for complete details and entertainment line-up.

At Interfaith Action, we don't think anyone should have to go hungry. Interfaith Action supports four weekly Evanston Soup Kitchens, open to all and serving over 300 people per week. In these uncertain times of SNAP (food stamp) benefit changes, Interfaith Action says YES to providing a reliable source of nutritious meals at the Soup Kitchens.

You can say YES to these Soup Kitchens with your donation today. You can help Interfaith Action make sure that hungry people can rely on the Interfaith Action Soup Kitchens being there for them.

And you can say YES by volunteering at a Soup Kitchen. Could you and your team volunteer to prepare and serve a meal at a Soup Kitchen? See volunteer info here. Thank you!