Current Events

7:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026 -- The Grief Group meets next on June 1, 2026. All are invited to come. Please use parking lot entrance.

11:30 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2026 -- The Merry Month of May is a perfect time to gather together with friends for lunch and to discuss all our summertime hopes and dreams. May 28th at 11:30 am at Lydia’s Cafe, located at 1710 Rural St. at 5 points is our choice. Because the cafe is quite busy, please let me know if you plan to attend. Mary Nielsen at mjbsk5@gmail.com or call 815-654-8995.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 -- Sunday School will meet n the Narthex. This is our last Sunday School until the fall. We will be working with bubbles and chalk.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 -- Emmanuel will again participate in Rockford’s Pride Parade. We’ll kick off the weekend with the “Pride and Pizza” event on Friday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. This family-friendly gathering is free, and all are encouraged to invite guests. PRIDE AND PIZZA Friday, June 5 6:00 – 8:00pm @ Emmanuel We’ll kick off the weekend with the “Pride and Pizza” event on Friday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. This family-friendly gathering is free, and all are encouraged to invite

9:30, All Sundays (The week after Labor Day to the Sunday before Memorial Day)-- Please join us for Adult Forum. May 3rd - Church Next: John Frana and Travis Castrey on the Emmanuel solar project May 10th - Mother's Day- no forum May 17th - Mary Kaull and Brad Roos on Sustain Rockford May 24th - update on the Rector Search by members of the Search Committee May 31st - Tommy Rodgers from The Bishop[ Anderson House

11:00 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2026 -- Join Shelter Care Ministries at our annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday, May 7 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Prairie Street Brewhouse on the river in downtown Rockford. The MarketPlace, full of beautiful hanging baskets, homemade food items and other crafts, will open at 11:00 am for your shopping pleasure. The event will highlight and celebrate the personal stories of individuals and families who have benefitted from Shelter Care programs. He

5:30 PM, Friday, June 19, 2026 -- Rockford Rivets vs. Kalamazoo Growlers Gates open at 5:30. First pitch is at 6:35pm Emmanuel is going to the ballpark again this year! Like last year, we will be under the roof in the Iverson Painting Pavilion. Details will follow, but it will be all inclusive again this year AND everyone gets a free Rivets baseball cap!