Immanuel Newsfeeds

for the week of July 31, - August 6, 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

This Sunday The Rev. Kathy Nolte will be our guest preacher. 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.

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

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"

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National Underwear Day!

Final Sunday for Collection is this Sunday, 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 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!!

Volunteers Needed for Sunday Lunch at St. Paul's Lutheran

We need teams to plan, purchase, prepare and serve the Sunday lunch at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood in Evanston. The meal is served at Noon and teams are welcome to bring the food or prepare in the soup kitchen. 

Open dates are August 2, September 6, October 4, October 25, November 15, and Dec. 6! We really need volunteers quickly! Please let us know if you would like to learn more about forming a team! Contact Paula paula.ketcham@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Sue ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org

Ginza Holiday 2026

Friday August 7: 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday August 8: 11 am to 8 pm

Sunday August 9: 11 am to 4 pm

Midwest Buddhist Temple (parking lot)

435 W. Menomonee, Chicago 60614. Click for Directions to Ginza. To Enter: A $5 donation is requested of each guest (no donation requested of children under 12 when accompanied by an adult). Individuals under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Features of Ginza Holiday 2026 for full schedule, click on the logo icon

• Our famous Charcoal-grilled Chicken Teriyaki, Udon noodles, fresh Corn on the Cob and other menu items
• Performances on our main stage by Minyo folk dancers, Taiko drumming, Martial arts demonstrations and other groups. Immanuel Parish Admin Jane Kaihatsu is a member of the Minyo Folk Dance Group: Performing Fri. 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm; Sat. 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm; Sun. Noon - 12:30 pm.
• Many Artisans - including from Japan -- displaying their handmade crafts
• Tours of MBT’s Chapel and brief talks about Shin Buddhism