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.
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.
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!
Latest Sermon
Good News, Bad News: Short Sermon, but Homework! Palm Sunday
Apr 14, 2019By: The Reverend Bill Nesbit
We have heard the Passion hundreds of times; so many times, in fact, that often we stop listening. And we shouldn't! Here are a number of things to ponder as we enter the darkness of Holy Week, and remember two things. God does some of his best work in the dark, and the light will come!
The Scripture references are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 118:19-26, and Philippians 2:5-11. The Gospel references are Luke 19:28-40 and the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
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8:00 AM Sunday: Spoken service with Communion followed by coffee and conversation
9:00 AM Sunday: Children at Heart: An interactive worship service with Communion for children and their families (30 min)
9:15 AM Sunday: Adult Forum: Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the Undercroft for discussion
9:30 AM Sunday: Sunday School and Parent's Coffee Hour
10:30 AM Sunday: Worship service with music and Communion (Nursery is provided) followed by coffee and conversation
