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Quilts for Lutheran World Relief

Throughout the months of February and March we gather together in Kask Hall, join together in fellowship and prepare and assemble quilts which are then sent to Lutheran World Relief.  You don’t need to know how to sew to help in this fun activity.  Join us from 9am to 12pm sent off to those in…

Holy Week at Emmanuel

HOLY WEEK PALM SUNDAY/THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION – April 5th Worship at 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. The procession with palms takes us back to Jerusalem on that day of seeming triumph. However, by the time worship ends we will have also experienced the deep sadness of Jesus’ passion and death. The liturgies include the…

Pysanky Egg Decorating – April 9th

A Pysanky Egg is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, “to write”, as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. The Sol family has learned how to do this beautiful craft and would like to share…

First Communion Classes

Classes for students 2nd grade and up who are interested in learning more about communion in preparation for receiving their first communion this spring will be held in March and April. First Communion classes are scheduled for: March 25th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. April 1st 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. April 8th 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.…

Lenten Soup Suppers and Evening Prayer

Lenten Soup Suppers and Evening Prayer Services will be held on five Wednesdays during Lent. Dinner will be from 6:00-6:45 and worship will be held from 6:45- 7:30. If you would like to bring soup or bread for the Soup Suppers, please sign up on the table in the hallway outside of the pastor’s office…

Ash Wednesday Services

This day is an invitation to make each day anew beginning, flooded with God’s forgiveness.  Lent begins with a call to repentance.  Confession concludes with the optional sign of ashes, to remind us of our human mortality and frailty. Service Times: 2pm in Founder’s Room 7:30pm in the Sanctuary