Daylight Saving Time begins Sat. Mar. 8, 2025 at 2:00 am. Turn your clock ahead 1 hour when you go to bed on Saturday night so you won't be late for church!

March is Women's History Month

Celebrating the Women of Immanuel

1888-2025

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 via Immanuel's Zoom by clicking on the button below. The Worship bulletin is also available.

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Immanuel Community Online Directory

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Feeding Our Faith

Sundays, 9 am - 10 am

Gatherings include viewing short videos and lively discussions. You can participate either in-person or via Zoom.

March 9, 2025 – Dietrich Bonhoeffer, A Story of Courage and Faith

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is a Christian hero for many. Executed by the Nazis just days before the end of WWII for his participation in a plot to assassinate Hitler, Bonhoeffer is hailed as a 20th-century martyr. But Bonhoeffer struggled with a moral dilemma – his religious views were in stark contrast to the evil he saw all around him.

He chose to face possible imprisonment and execution and to remain faithful to the principles of his belief in God. Across the political and theological spectrum, Bonhoeffer is celebrated as an icon of true Christianity and his theological writings are classics throughout the Christian world.

Midweek Adult Spiritual Growth & Study

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2:00 pm

We have conversations about faith and upcoming Scriptures for Worship during midweek Adult Bible Study/Spiritual Growth Discussion on Tuesday afternoons. We gather for prayer, check in, and conversation around the Word and things that matter. We meet on Zoom or in-person. Click on the zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86372212374?pwd=U3RwUEJpWEN2eUJydkFndXFMSTNOdz09#success

Lenten Soup Dinner & Holden Evening Prayer Service

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Soup dinner: 6:00 pm; Service: 7:00 pm

All are welcome to enjoy a simple soup and bread at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall, followed by the Holden Evening Prayer Service. The soup dinners and services will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings until April 9th. For more info, see Chris Djuric.

Lent Madness 2025 Continues

Learn about saints of the Church as you vote in the matchups. Just like March Madness, winners move on. Who do you pick to win the Golden Halo this year? See the full bracket on the bulletin board by the office.  https://www.lentmadness.org/ 

Centuries of Sackbut Concert

Saturday, March 15, 2025, 3:00 pm

Immanuel Sanctuary

The Ravenswood Trombone Quartet will perform on Sat. March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm with a medley of pieces from ancient to contemporary. The concert, titled Centuries of Sackbut ("sackbut" is an ancient word for an early form of the trombone) features selections by Franz Joseph Haydn, Caterina Assandra, Felix Mendelssohn, and Melba Liston, among others.

Formed in 2024, the Ravenswood Trombone Quartet represents some of Chicago's busiest trombone performers and educators. Hailing from as close as Belmont and Ashland to as far as Atlanta, Georgia, they explore the 500-year history of their instrument with curiosity and creativity.

Please invite your family and friends to this rare opportunity to hear a local talented ensemble. Admission is free. (You'll see a familiar face as Catie Hickey has performed previously at Immanuel as a guest musician for several special worship services.)

Blessing of the Quilts

Sunday, March 16, 2025, 10:30 am

Special Public Viewing: Saturday, March 15th during the Indoor Farmers' Market in the Immanuel Sanctuary

Please join us during worship service on Sun. Mar. 16th for the blessing of the over 225 quilts which have been carefully and lovingly sewn over the past year for Lutheran World Relief. Pr. Mark will confer a special blessing before the quilts are packed up for shipment. All quilters, families and supporters are invited!

There will be a public viewing in the sancutary the previous day, Sat. Mar. 15th during the Indoor Farmers' Market (8:00 am - 12:30 pm). The quilts will need to be gathered up in preparation for the Ravenswood Trombone Quartet concert at 3:00 pm. If you're able to help out with the quilts after the market, please see Chris Djuric or Bert Mount. Likewise, help is needed on Sunday morning before worship to place the quilts back for the blessing. Thank you in advance for your support of this important ministry!

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim Friends and Neighbors

Through Sat., Mar. 29, 2025

SNAPGap Collection of Dental Items

This Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Interfaith Action’s SNAPGap is collecting toothbrushes and toothpaste to be distributed at the March 11 Produce Mobile. Any type of toothbrush or toothpaste is welcome. You may purchase items online at at this link. Or drop off locally bought items at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, Evanston. The church office is open from 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday.

Thank you for your participation! These necessities help individuals and families who are struggling to pay the rent, put food on the table, maintain their health, and live in dignity. Your participation and generosity are greatly appreciated by all.

 Warm regards,

SNAPGap Team

National Faith Climate Forum 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025

11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

1430 South Blvd., Evanston, IL

Join faith leaders and community members for a live watch party of the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025. Click on the flyer to learn more and register.

War in Ukraine: Three Years Later

Since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes to seek safety in neighboring countries — and been welcomed by Lutheran Disaster Response’s partners in the region. Even as the situation evolves, the impact of this conflict on people’s lives continues. Your extraordinary generosity gave Lutheran Disaster Response the opportunity to immediately accompany our neighbors in Central and Eastern Europe and to continue to walk with them through recovery and healing.

“You brought the sunshine back.”

During a missile strike in Kharkiv, a woman’s windows and the outside wall of her apartment were severely damaged. With assistance from Lutheran Disaster Response, the wall was repaired and a new window was installed. Looking out through the window in her kitchen, she said with a smile, “Look, you brought the sunshine back.” Click on the photo to read the story in Lifelines.