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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 October 2 - October 8, 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.
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The Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Service at 10:30 am
| | In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection. | | | |
Sunday Worship
Prelude begins at 10:20 am
Service at 10:30 am
This Sunday continues our Stewardship 2026 Mission Moment/Temple Talks. Jane Kaihatsu will present our second Talk. 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.
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Feeding Our Faith
Sunday October 4, 2026, 9:00 am -10:00 am
Join our Adult Discussion Class on Sunday mornings. Gatherings include viewing short videos and lively discussions. You can participate either in-person (Fellowship Hall) or via Zoom.
Ongoing: AI Ethics – Discussing the potential dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence. The new season begins with viewing a 2-minute video featuring Bill Gates, which lays the ground work for our discussions. We will focus on Pope Leo XIV’s encylical, Magnifica Humanitas (The Grandeur of Humanity-on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.)
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Blessing of Pets
This Sunday, October 4, 2026, Following Coffee Hour
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebrate our pets & all animals! The Blessing of the Animals is a tradition inspired by Francis of Assisi, known for his deep love of all God's creatures. Celebrated around his feast day on October 4th, the event honors his teachings on kindness and respect for animals.
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Organ Scholar Concert
Next Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:00 pm
Immanuel Sanctuary
The first Autumn concert series begins with the Undergraduate Organ Scholar awardee, Aron Sipos. Áron will give his recital on Sat. Oct. 10th at 3:00 pm in the Immanuel Sanctuary. After his performance, the Organ Scholar Music Endowment Committee will present his award. A champagne reception in Fellowship Hall follows. Admission is free and all are invited!
Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Áron is an undergraduate student at McGill University, where he studies organ with Isabelle Demers. Since his arrival in Canada, Áron has been organ scholar at The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montréal. He has won multiple awards and scholarships, including the Hugh Brock and Schulich scholarships from McGill University, the Undergraduate Trust from Cambridge University, and The Donald and Helen Mackey memorial award. A student with varied interests, Áron is also profoundly interested in history, mathematics and philosophy.
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Stewardship 2026-27
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ,
Reaching Out with a Shout of Joy!
Please be on the look-out for more communications from the Stewardship Team and the third Mission Moment/Temple Talk on Sunday, October 11, 2026 during worship service.
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Community News & Resources | | |
Northminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2515 Central Park in Evanston, is pleased to announce the opening of Lilies of Gaza – Women Artists in the Time of War in its Tower Gallery exhibit space.
Based on the book Lilies of Gaza – Women Artists in the Time of War (available on Amazon), this beautifully curated show unveils intimate life stories and artistic journeys of women who have faced war, loss, and displacement – yet chose to resist through art. Each artist’s story captures moments of pain and perseverance, and together their voices form a collective testimony of survival, hope and artistic defiance in the face of devastation.
Lilies of Gaza comes to Northminster through Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a U.S. nonprofit which raises awareness and support for Dar al-Kalima University, the first and only university for arts, culture, and design in all of Palestine.
The exhibit will be in place through October 4th with several opportunities for viewing: - On Sunday mornings from 11:00am – 12:30pm; - On Saturday, October 3rd from 1:00pm – 3:00pm as part of the Evanston Made First Saturday tours; - By appointment by calling 847-869-9210. Lilies of Gaza – Women Artists in the Time of War is hosted by the Worship, Music and the Arts Committee of Northminster Presbyterian Church.
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"Sacred, Trans, and Blessed: Worship and Hymns for Celebrating Trans Day of Remembrance" on October 8, 2026
Grace Lutheran Church,1430 South Blvd, Evanston
Let’s join together in community to prepare for Trans Day of Remembrance. In the morning, worship planners will hear from a panel of worship leaders and hymn writers on creating liturgy and worship that centers trans experience. In the evening, come together for a family-friendly hymn sing featuring the works of three trans hymn writers.
Hymn Festival - Time: 6 pm-8pm
Registration Fee: FREE
Modality: In-person only (Evanston-based location shared with those who register)
We will gather together to sing hymns written by Eli Cooper-Nelson, Zara Torreglosa, and Slats Toole. Accompanied by live painting by Shawna Bowman. Piano accompanist is James Morehead. Register for the hymn festival here: https://garrettseminary.wufoo.com/forms/w1twcg4u0gfxitd/
This event is co-sponsored by GIA, Hymn Society, Urban Village Church, Covenant Network, Friendship Presbyterian Church, Reconciling Works, Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church, The Garrett Collective, the Stead Center and Styberg Preaching Institute at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, First Congregational Church of Evanston, Reconciling Ministries Network, First Church United Methodist of Evanston, and Room for All.
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Planning for a Peaceful End of Life
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Rd., Evanston
Join Lori Hatton, End-of-Life Doula, Elder Care Consultant, and founder of Nightingale Crossings, at Trinity Lutheran for an interactive program exploring how to talk about death, definite what a "good" end of life means, and create a plan that clearly documents medical and non-medical wishes.
Participants will leave wiht practical tools to start improtant conversations and begin an end-of-life plan, easing the burden on loved ones and providing greater peace of mind. This free workshop is open to all. RSVP requested, click here. Sponsored by SALT (Senior Adults Learning at Trinity). Questions: 847-673-8564 (Trinity Office)
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Books to Bethlehem with Bright Stars of Bethlehem in Celebrates Palestine!
Bright Stars of Bethlehem is hosting a trip November 2 - 11, 2026 to fully engage with the land, the people, and the culture of Palestine. Pr. Mark and Susan Sloss will join the trip. Dar al-Kalima University needs books and resources for their ever-growing library. This is where you come in. Pr. Mark and Susan will pack your book purchase donations and bring them along. Or, you can donate monetarily to the Books to Bethlehem.
Visit this list at Amazon. (Please use AmazonSmile in order to give back to Bright Stars with every Amazon purchase you make!)
- Purchase the materials and have them shipped to you
- Write your name and where you are from on the inside cover
- Bring them to Immanuel/Pr. Mark where they'll be collected until departure
You may ask, “Why not just ship it directly there?” Unfortunately, shipping books directly to Palestine is not the best option because mail and packages never arrive at their destination. Thanks for bringing needed materials to further the education of our students at the university!
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