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Housing | Justice Awareness | Racial Justice | The Environment  |  Welcoming Refugees

 

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Lutheran Social Services Benefit for Youth

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (REGISTER)

You are invited to attend the LSS 2026 Twin Cities Benefit for Youth on Tuesday, May 5th with Paul and Kelly Kautz. A table has been reserved for Immanuel, so there is no cost to attend. Dress is casual or business attire, and dinner consists of several food stations offering delicious local food. This annual spring fundraising event supports LSS’ statewide services for children, youth and families. Together we imagine a future where every youth has what they need to succeed and every family has a community of support. This is not just a vision – it’s a call to action. Last day to register is April 20!

 

Supplies for Neighbors

We are collecting some items that will be delivered to our neighbors who are shut in at this time. The items we need most are:  laundry soap, dish soap, feminine care products, TP, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, diapers, and wipes.  Shelf stable foods that can become a meal (i.e. pasta + sauce and snacks are also welcome.). Please drop off items in the labeled cart near the main office.

 

Little Dresses for Africa

Humanitarian relief to the most vulnerable of God’s children

If you can do basic sewing, we have a perfect project for you! Pillowcase dresses, made by volunteers from around the world, go out as little ambassadors to plant in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy. As relationships are built, projects are completed through clean water, education and community.  Premade kits are available to make six pillowcase dresses. Pick up a kit in the atrium at Immanuel. Donations of pillowcases, rickrack, bias tape and thread are also welcome. For more information contact Deacon Savannah.

 

Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Project

NEXT WORK DAY:  Saturday, April 18, 2026,  8:30am-3:30pm in Chanhassen (REGISTER)

Our next Immanuel Habitat for Humanity team will be on Saturday April 18 at the Habitat Panel Plant in Minneapolis.   At the Panel Plant, we will build the panels/walls that will go into the new construction of a Habitat home!

No experience required.  Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers. Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action. Come join us and help make the dream of home ownership a reality. If you are interested please contact Ruth Lunde for more information.

 

Humanity Alliance Food Pack Event

Help prepare food for families in need

Monday, April 20, 5-7pm in Victoria (REGISTER)

The Humanity Alliance prepares and delivers thousands of meals each week to families in need.  Most of the families are in Carver or Hennepin county, however some are in other areas also.  Adults and youth (age 7+) can come to help prepare food.  Immanuel confirmation students as well as adults have volunteered in the past, and found it to be rewarding and fun!

Volunteers can either carpool (meet at 4:30 pm in the Immanuel parking lot)  or to meet at the Humanity Alliance in Victoria (arrive before 5 pm).

 

Community Meal with Partner Ministry!

Join us in preparing/serving/enjoying meals with our partner congregations and their community!  Every other month we join Salem Lutheran Church (4150 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412) in preparing and serving their to-go meals. Volunteers needed from 4-6:30pm.

Immanuel members are also always welcome to just attend these meals as guests! It is a great opportunity for fellowship.  Future dates:

• April 21
• June 16
• August 18
• October 20
• December 15

Register HERE for as many dates as you would like.

 

2026 AMEXTRA trip

Join Deacon Savannah in visiting our ministry partner, AMEXTRA, as we learn from and reflect on the incredible work they do serving marginalized communities in Mexico. September 21-26 we will be joining Pastor Ruben Duran and a group with folks from across the ELCA to visit Mexico City. The focus of this trip will be to learn more about the theology and methodology of AMEXTRA, to see their transformational ministry in action, and to reflect on how we can bring these lessons back to our own home and lives as we accompany our neighbors here in Minnesota who have been marginalized. Additionally, there will be a focus on increasing our understanding of Latine culture by visiting a number of key cultural and historical sites such as the Basilica of the Virgen of Guadalupe, the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Casa Azul of Frida Kahlo, and more!

To learn more, please join us for a zoom meeting on April 28th at 7pm (REGISTER for meeting)

Learn more about AMEXTRA (our partner ministry who would be leading this trip): https://www.amextra.org/en/

For information contact Deacon Savannah

 

Spring Clean-UP

Saturday, May 2, 9:00-11:30am (REGISTER)

Calling all faith groups and individuals of all ages! Your help is needed to do some spring garden clean-up and wash windows. Any time you can help is appreciated. Plan to bring gloves, rakes, and a smile. Registration helps us plan work teams.

 

 

Men Serve Lunch at Simpson Housing

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the NEW site! Register HERE.

Great news!! No experience needed to participate in the next Men’s Simpson House Lunch Service. We’ll leave promptly at 10:15 AM on May 2 from the Immanuel parking lot, carpool over to Simpson’s NEW site in Minneapolis (you will receive address & details after you register) and serve a hot lunch to 30-35 homeless individuals in need. Best of all, you’ll be back to Immanuel no later than 1:30 PM. Register online or email davidalanbeach@gmail.com. If you’re interested, act fast: There are a limited number of volunteer slots available, and they fill up quickly! 

 

Paper Shredding for PROP Food Shelf

Saturday, May 2, 10am - Noon Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot

This annual event each Spring is sponsored by the Eden Prairie NOON Rotary and provides a service to the Eden Prairie community, raising funds for PROP, our local food shelf.

• Dispose of documents securely by shredding with a PROShred Security shredding truck.
• Clear out your home and office clutter.
• Bring your paper, hanging files, file folders, notebooks, envelopes, and old documents. No need to remove staples, paper clips, small fasteners, or rubber bands.
• Support your local food shelf!  For a suggested donation of $10 per bag or box, your documents will be destroyed securely, keeping your information safe.

 

From First Breath to Bright Futures Fundraiser

Building a lifetime of care for every child

Friday, May 29, 6:30-8:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN

The Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA) is expanding and building a clinic in Tanzania and your support is needed! The Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre (APMC) will provide specialized outpatient care for mothers, infants, and children—making quality pediatric care accessible to families in northern Tanzania.

Please join us for dessert and drinks as we raise funds for APMC. Dr Steve and Jodi Swanson will be present to share the most recent updates and stories!

 

 

Summer Ministry Partner Visit

Here at Immanuel, we are blessed with some incredible congregational partners and continuing into the fall on the first Sunday of each month, we invite you to join Deacon Savannah in attending worship with each of them!  Please fill out THIS FORM if you are interested.

• All Nations Indian Church - June 28th 10:45am (carpool leaving Immanuel at 10am)
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Our Immigrant Neighbors

Update from the Service & Justice Committee

We, your Immanuel Service & Justice Team, share your concerns about our neighbors who are immigrants. We are following our partners’ leads and accompanying them in short- and long-term efforts they indicate are useful. Please call Immanuel’s office (952-937-8123) to volunteer as a notary, lawyer (especially with immigration experience), Spanish-speaker and/or copying assistant. We also anticipate fundraising events with our partners.  The Team also is using guidance and resources from:

• Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service [LIRS])
• ELCA’s AMMPARO Migrant Ministry (including their Facebook posts)
• Lutheran Social Service’s Refugee Services

We will update you as we receive additional information. If you know someone who is seeking immigration information, please contact us. You can help by supporting local businesses, including restaurants, owned and/or operated by folks who are immigrants. They may be struggling because their usual customers are staying home out of fear.

Minneapolis Area Synod Resources

In recent weeks, our synod office has received requests for resources and information about immigration, ICE enforcement, and support for immigrant communities. They have compiled a webpage in English and Espanol with pastoral messages, trainings, resources, articles, and other helpful links related to the recent executive orders and the impact they have on those in our communities. If you have resources to share, please send to Nicholas Tangen.

 

Truth & Healing Group

During the past year the ELCA has initiated the “Truth & Healing Movement” as an intentional opportunity for the church to increase it’s understanding of our colonizing impacts on Indigenous people in the past and present. The movement is focused on providing opportunities to learn the true, and largely ignored, history and current realities of Indigenous people with the hope that by listening and learning, these truths will bring healing for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike.

At Immanuel, we have decided to start a group committed to this work within our own context here in Eden Prairie and in Minnesota. We will be meeting monthly over the course of the next 9-12 months to learn together and to form our own action plans for how we might be better neighbors- following the guidance of Native Governance Center.  Learn more!

 

Have an Hour or Two?

Become an on-call servant!

We know your life is busy but we also know you have a heart for helping others. We can help! Immanuel often has opportunities to assist with projects that require a very limited time commitment. Consider joining our On-Call Servant email list! When a need arises we will send an email and if you are available to help, let us know. It's that easy! Send an email to Sarah (sarah@immanuel.us) in the office and you will be added to the distribution list.

 

Diaper Squad

Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Donations of baby wipes and diapers of all sizes are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves. Volunteers are needed to deliver diapers to N. Minneapolis the first Saturday of the month.  Sign up to drive HERE.