Immanuel Lutheran Events
Service of Confirmation
October 25, 2020 - October 25, 20201:30 p.m.
Note that in-person participation is already at capacity so we invite you to join us via our livestream.
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October 21, 2020
October 21
A Racial Justice Statement for Immanuel has been written by a group of members to state our intention as a congregation to continue to work towards justice in the world, particularly regarding race issues. The proposed statement, as shared online, has been presented to the Church Council. The congregation is invited to participate in conversations about the statement and the ongoing ministry of justice at Immanuel. Conversations are scheduled on Zoom:
- Weds, Oct 21- 10am
Proposed Racial Justice Statement:
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”–Micah 6:8
Immanuel Lutheran Church commits to advancing racial equity and justice by following our vision, “God is calling us to reach deeper into our congregation and further out into our community to better know and care for one another.” We confess our participation in the sin of racism, which includes things we have done or left undone. God calls us to be a vulnerable community of listeners and learners who seek to understand and oppose racism in ourselves and our society.
Immanuel Lutheran Church is called to care and sent to serve in pursuit of racial justice.
Signup online: www.immanuel.us/justice/racial-justice-statement
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October 22, 2020SALT (Seniors Actively Living Today)
Mary O’Brien will be speaking on coping strategies during this time of COVID. Mary currently teaches in the Minnetonka Community Education area and leads a class on Stress Management for the 50+ crowd. Mary has served as a classroom teacher, licensed parent educator, manager of youth, and family services programs.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86910690130?pwd=S0Y1M0xhOUcvWFpJK1pURGVjMEltdz09 Meeting ID: 869 1069 0130 Passcode: 025605
Mary began her work as a Community Educator with a local non-profit, teaching childbirth education classes. Assisting adults during this transition encouraged her to leave the high school classroom and focus on helping families. She spent her career as a Licensed Parent Educator at the Edina (MN) Family Center; Coordinator, then Manager of Youth and Family Services Programs at St. Louis Park (MN) Community Education; Director of Community Education for the Hastings (MN) Public Schools. Mary's specialty is working with others so that they can make a difference, either in their own lives or with others they work with. She has developed curriculum; influenced philosophical changes in the workplace and, most importantly, listened carefully to address the needs of those with whom she works.
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October 21, 2020Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m.
REfuel is a 20-minute, livestreamed (and on demand), mid-week, informal worship, refueling youth and families to care and serve.
It will feature worship songs, prayers, a Student Leader talk and a brief devotional message. It is especially designed for youth and families, but all are welcome!
As restrictions ease and as comfort levels return we will welcome people to gather in-person.
Immanuel's pastors and staff welcome you to REFUEL with us.
All are welcome!
Wednesday Schedule
6:00pm - REfuel (Sanctuary and livestreamed)
6:20pm - Children and families are encouraged to connect with their Anyday Sunday School materials.
6:20pm - God Squad (5th & 6th Grade), will Zoom and connect with Grace.
6:20pm - Confirmation (Grades 7-9 and Student Leaders) meet. Via Zoom or face-to-face (watch for the schedule)
6:30pm - Adut Faith Formation - The Living Room (Via Zoom and face-to-face)
6:30pm - Praise Ringers - The Fellowship Hall
7:30pm - Small ensembles rehearse in the sanctuary
7:30pm - Servant Song rehearses in Luther Hall
Notes:
- No meal will be served; No childcare; No children's choirs.
- In-person activities will depend on the spread and/or containment of the virus, and the "dialing" back or forward of restrictions.
- When meeting in-person we'll be wearing masks to demonstrate our love and care for one another.
Habitat for Humanity work day
November 17, 2020Volunteers needed November 17
Volunteers are needed Tuesday, November 17 for the construction team to provide food, take photos, or make phone calls. No experience required. Habitat has safety measures in place! Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers. Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action.
Volunteers also needed Saturday, December 12
Save the date!
We'll be working on a Habitat home in Chaska.
To sign up, contact Ruth Lunde at lundeworld@yahoo.com or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689.
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