Immanuel Lutheran Events
Water Initiative Service
July 11, 2021Sunday, July 11, 3 - 4 p.m.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2
The Ecumenical Water Initiative is hosting a family friendly, community event to share stories about water and watersheds in our lives. Join us July 11 from 3:00-4:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 or on Facebook live at MN Ecumenical Water Initiative as we celebrate and are refreshed by the water we all share.
We ask that you wear a mask at this event and bring your own chair if possible.
Learn more about the MN Ecumenical Water Initiative.
Questions can be directed to Madeline Troyer (m.troyer@mpls-synod.org).
back to top »Habitat for Humanity
July 30, 2021Next work day: Friday, July 30, Chaska
Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action! Volunteers are needed throughout the day for
- Construction (must be age 16 or older)
- Lunch
- Photography
Masks are encouraged, but optional, for those fully vaccinated. Masks are required for those unvaccinated. To sign up, contact Ruth Lunde at lundeworld@yahoo.com or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689.
Work on an Immanuel Habitat Team
Following are a few notes for the day:
- Volunteers should dress appropriately for work on site: dress in layers with clothing that can get dirty and wear closed toe & heel shoes.
- Immanuel volunteers will provide lunch.
- The minimum volunteer age is 16. For 16 or 17-year-old volunteers, one adult for every four youth.
- Please consider carpooling as parking is limited.
We truly appreciate your commitment to helping Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity provide decent and affordable homes for families!
Thank you!
Immanuel's Habitat & Immanuel Builds Coordinators:
Lynn Swanson (952.974.1689) & Ruth Lunde (lundeworld@yahoo.com 651.261.2584)
back to top »Wyoming Family Camp
July 17, 2021Family Camp (Families of all ages!)
Families with children/youth and families without children. This is for anyone who'd rather not hike the backcountry or do long day hikes (But you could do a hike with the day hiking group...as the Day Hike and Family Camp groups will be fluid).
Watch the video (right) about the many options this trip offers.
Immanuel has a supply of tents and general camping equipment that can be borrowed if needed, otherwise, bring out your own camping equipment (there is room available for tents, campers, etc.). All sites are non-electric.
If you prefrerred you could find your own accommodation in Buffalo and drive up to meet the group in the mountains!
Please contact paule@immanuel.us and let him know what you may need.
- July 17: travel to Buffalo, WY and stay at the Big Horn Mountains Campground
- July 18 - 24: Camp at the Hettinger Group Camp (about 15 miles west of Buffalo). $20/household/night
- Come for 1 night, 2 nights, 3 or more!
- Connect with other families and explore the Bighorn Mountains area which can include: Hunter Mesa walk, West Ten Sleep Lake and Falls, Tie Hack Reservoir, Drive through the Crazy Woman Canyon, explore Buffalo
Day hikes and a backcountry backpacking trip are aslo available.
back to top »Vacation Bible School
July 01, 2021
VBS resources will be available for use within a 4-week period.
At TREASURED VBS, kids dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures. They’ll discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold—it’s them!
Virtual VBS July 2021
VBS resources will be available for use within a 4-week period.
- Designed for preschoolers through 4th grade.
- Supplies (CD or MPs included, while supplies last) will be available for pick-up.
- If you live out of state we can ship a box of VBS supplies to your home (shipping costs start at $15).
- VBS opening sessions and workshops will be prerecorded and available on demand.
- $15/child on/before June 22 ($20/child after June 22).
- $40/family maximum.
- Scholarships are available.
- If families choose to become a part of a “pod” of families to do VBS together we will help coordinate getting family pods together.
- Register Online
More Information
- Vacation Bible School, a summer ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church, is an opportunity for members to invite friends and relatives and neighbors to join us for a fun, energetic, purpose-filled Christian experience.
- Donations are accepted so we can give scholarships to families in need and to subsidize the cost of this ministry. Donations can be submitted via the VBS Registration Form.
- Contact: cindy@immanuel.us with questions and/or to volunteer!
Sunday Worship
June 27, 2021
Join us for Livestreamed or In-Person Worship
It is recommended that those who are unvaccinated continue to wear a mask, Immanuel is not requiring individuals to wear a mask.
9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship
In-person and Livestream
10:30 a.m. - Contemporary/Informal Worship Outdoors
Especially engaging for families with young children.
This worship will be child-friendly and includes:
- A beginning sing-along featuring favorite camp songs.
- A Spark Story Bible time.
- Take home activity bags with crayons, coloring sheets and small toy treat.
- Bubbles and sidewalk chalk.
- Lots of wiggle room on the lawn and playground.
- An engaging message renewing you in God’s love and grace!
- We will have chairs, but you are welcome to bring your own chairs and blankets!
- Come prepared: water bottle, shade hats, sun screen, bug spray?
- If the weather is inclement we will move indoors.
The 10:30 a.m. Livestream will be a rebroadcast of our 9 a.m service.