Dear friends and colleagues, As you well know, yesterday the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision striking down the Governor’s safer-at-home order, thus lifting restrictions on businesses and public gatherings. The court did not challenge the wisdom or medical prudence of the Badger Bounce Back plan. The “lifting of restrictions” ruling came as a response to a legal challenge arguing that the…
Dear Members and Friends of Immanuel United Church of Christ, What a strange Holy Week this will be! We are used to gathering together with great joy at the end of Lent to raise our palm branches high, shout hosanna, and welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. We are used to gathering together on Maundy Thursday to wash feet, celebrate communion, and then begin…
A letter from Immanuel Church’s President Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 The taverns are fair full of gadabouts making merry this eve. Though I may press my face against the window like an urchin at a confectioner’s, I am tempted not by the sweetmeat within, a dram in exchange for the pox…
In an effort to stay connected during this time of disconnect, we invite you to pause in the solitude of your home and read through our “modified” Journey Connection.
Dear Immanuel Church Family, How does the church respond in this era of COVID-19? Over the last 24 hours, the corona virus situation in the U.S. and in Wisconsin has changed drastically. Globally, we are in a “pandemic.” The U.S. has instituted emergency precautions. Yesterday, the Governor of Wisconsin declared a state of emergency. Cases in Wisconsin have gone from 1, last…
Follow the RAINBOW to our March Journey Connection and see how Immanuel is using its treasures to shine the light of God’s love to the world.
Ring in the New Year and celebrate with us as we give thanks for all the ways the Spirit of Christmas flowed through Immanuel and beyond last year, and join us as we look to this next decade for ways to be and make Spirit-filled followers of Christ who shine the light of God’s love to the world!
Check out our own Member-in-Discernment’s Senior message delivered at Eden Seminary. The video from the event is below.
Dear Immanuel Members and Friends, It is my prayer that this letter finds you enjoying Thanksgiving with loved ones and friends. As you know, Advent is right around the corner. This is the time when the Christian year starts anew, highlighted by a long period of waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled in Christ. Perhaps now, more than ever, waiting is…