Welcome to Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Welcome to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, an inclusive, caring Christian community, dedicated to learning and worship in the Episcopal tradition. We are happy you are here!
Children and Youth
At Emmanuel, our children and youth are included, important and celebrated. Learn about our Children at Heart service, our Sunday School program and our Youth Group.
Urban / Social Outreach
Emmanuel Episcopal Church's commitment to outreach in downtown Rockford extends back 30 years to the purchase of the Franklin School property next door, where the first soup kitchens were held that winter.
Get involved and help make a difference in our ever-changing urban community!
Music / Liturgy
Emmanuel has a vibrant musical tradition that includes our choir, organists and other musicians. Join us at 10:30AM to experience our sung Eucharist and worship through song.
Latest Sermon
Children of Promise: The Second Sunday of Advent
Dec 9, 2018By: The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa
The lessons today tell us we are to clear a path for God to enter our lives, which He so desires to do. We need to remove the impediments that keep God out. We are children of promise, God's promise, and by opening our lives to transforming grace we open ourselves to the possibility that our hearts and our world can be a place for Jesus to live in us and abide with us always.
The Scripture references are Malachi 3:1-4, The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79), and Philippians 1:3-11. The Gospel reference is Luke 3:1-6.
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Service Times
8:00 AM Sunday: Spoken service with Communion, followed by coffee and conversation
9:30 AM Sunday: Children at Heart: An interactive worship service with Communion for young children, families (30 min)
10:30 AM Sunday: Worship service with music and communion (Nursery is provided)
The Wednesday service in the Chapel will return in the fall. Sunday School will also return with the new school year in the fall.
