June 14 - 19, 2026 -- The Rockford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is sponsoring a Pipe Organ Encounter for Adults from June 14-19. The public is invited to attend the following concerts free of charge. (A free will offering will be taken.) Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church (4401 Highcrest Road) featuring Katelyn Emerson Monday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (412 N. Church Street) featuring Matthew Haider and John Wigal

11:30 AM. Sunday, June14, 2026 -- Coffee Hour update: Emmanuel Guild will be hosting a Coffee Hour Celebration after the 10:30 am service on June 14th to honor our Mary Kiefer Ward winners and all other graduates. Please join us to celebrate and wish our graduates the best as they move on with their career paths.

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