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Mark your calendars! Emanuel Lutheran Church and School invites the entire community to our annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 31st, from 4 to 7 PM. Join us in the East Parking Lot for a fun, safe, and free evening for the whole family. We’ll be handing out tons of candy from decorated car trunks and serving free hot dogs to everyone who attends. Come enjoy the treats, the food, and the fellowship! This event is a true community effort, and we extend a huge thank you to our local sponsors for their generous support: SmokeHouse Barbeque, Nate Waldvogel Trucking, NECW ATV/UTV Assoc., and ORT and Sons Trucking. We hope to see you at 200 E. Quincy St. for a night of treats and community fun! Join Us Sunday Morning We invite you to continue the connection by joining us for worship on Sunday morning. Our worship times are 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, with Sunday School starting at 9:15 AM between services. If you have any questions about the event or Sunday services, please reach out to...

Mark your calendars! We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Steven Hoffman, a former Emanuel Lutheran School student, will be returning to our church for a special organ recital on our new pipe organ, Parsons Pipe Organ Opus 57. On Sunday, October 19, at 2:00 PM, join us for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by one of our own. Dr. Hoffman's journey in music began right here in seventh grade, with organ training from Mrs. Judi Thoma while attending Emanuel. Since then, he has dedicated his life to the art of sacred music, earning the Bachelor of Music degree from the Lawrence Conservatory of Music, his Master of Music from the University of South Dakota, and a Ph.D. in organ performance from the University of Michigan, where he studied with the renowned Marilyn Mason. Dr. Hoffman currently serves at King of Glory Lutheran Church and St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center, and also serves as a Lecturer in Music at the University of Wyoming. As a performer, he has presen...

Summer's over, and it's time to bring the whole church family back together! Join us for Rally Day on Sunday, September 14 , a special day to worship, reconnect with friends, and start a new season of learning together. Worship with us at 8:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Your kids will be part of the service, lifting their voices in praise. It's a joyful way to reconnect and be encouraged by God's Word, whether you've been with us all summer or are just coming back. After worship, you can dive into one of our new learning opportunities for all ages, starting at 9:15 a.m. New Classes and Learning Opportunities Jerusalem: Faith in a Babylon World Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit in the world today? This class is for you. Life can feel challenging for Christians, with the world seeming hostile to our faith. This study looks at what happened to believers captive in Babylon and shows us how to find purpose and confidence in our mission today. Join...

Our Sunday School year will kick off on September 14, beginning at 9:15 AM. School-aged children through 5th grade are invited to join us. Come and grow in your faith through Bible stories, music, and of course, lots of fun! Register at emanuelnl.org/grow and then come to the Ministry HUB on September 14 to start the learning adventure.

Parents spend a lot of time teaching their children a simple phrase to say when someone gives them something: "Thank you!" Those two words go a long way in showing appreciation for what someone else has done. Do we always lead a thankful life as we get older? Do we pause to acknowledge where all our blessings come from? Join us in this 8-week study on Biblical Stewardship starting July 20, as we recognize and give God thanks for all his blessings. 

Before Jesus ascended, He gave His church a powerful mission. At Emanuel, we embrace this calling with our mission statement: "Gather! Grow! Go!" Are you ready to explore what these words mean for your spiritual journey? Want to understand how God's "marching orders" apply to your daily life and our shared life as a congregation? Come join our 3-week Bible Class , kicking off on June 29 ! We'll examine our Mission Statement and unpack how it helps us fulfill God's direct commands for us all. Don't miss this opportunity to grow in your faith!  

We are pleased to announce that the Rite of Confirmation for 24 young men and women will be held on Sunday, May 4th, during our regular Sunday worship services. These confirmands will publicly profess their faith in Jesus Christ and commit to lifelong faithfulness. Due to the ongoing installation of our new pipe organ, the balcony will remain closed. To accommodate this, the confirmands will be divided between our two Sunday services: 8:00 AM Service: Confirmation of our PSI students. 10:30 AM Service: Confirmation of our ELS students. The public examination of both groups of confirmands will take place between the services, beginning around 9:15 AM in the church sanctuary. To help manage the expected high attendance on Sunday morning, we encourage those who are not immediate family members of the confirmands to consider attending our Saturday evening service at 5:15 PM in the sanctuary. This would greatly assist in ensuring sufficient seating for the families of those being confirmed....

This weekend, we invite all children to join in a palm procession that will start each worship service. Five minutes before the service starts, children will be invited to meet at the back of the church to pick up palm branches. Caregivers are invited to walk along with young children or carry infants. After lining up, the children will start the worship service by walking down the aisle with their branches and placing them near the altar. All children will receive a palm branch to take home as a memento from the service. This will take place both on Saturday night and Sunday services. We hope your family joins us!

Join us for a special Spring Brunch hosted by our neighbors at St. Peter Lutheran Church! We're invited to hear Kristi Meyer, a woman of remarkable faith and intellect, share her insights on discovering God's calling. Kristi is a mathematics professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Communications Coordinator at St. John's in Wauwatosa, and a member of the WELS Women's Ministry Executive Team. Her diverse background, including a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a PhD in Mathematics, provides a unique perspective on faith and vocation. Kristi's presentation, "Bloom Where You Are Planted," will explore how God empowers us to use our unique skills to find clarity and purpose. She will reflect on her own experiences and encourage us to embrace our individual gifts. This gathering is inspired by 1 Peter 4:10: "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."...

SCHOOL In coordination with the New London School District, Emanuel Lutheran School will be CLOSING EARLY AT 1:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5. AFTERNOON PRE-K IS CANCELLED. Buses will pick students up at 1:00 and run normal routes. TIGER CUB CARE WILL REMAIN OPEN. If your care needs have to be changed or added, the drop-in fee will be waived; regular hourly rates still apply. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR CHANGE CARE, YOU MUST CONTACT MRS. D DIRECTLY AT (920) 407-3000. CHURCH To keep all our parishioners safe, please note the following cancellations for tonight’s activities: Ash Wednesday worship service with Holy Communion at 3:30 PM will proceed as planned. However, if you feel travel is unsafe, you can join us online at www.youtube.com/@emanuelnl/streams . Church choir members who are comfortable attending are still invited to sing in this service. The Lenten supper, scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, is canceled. The 7:00 PM Ash...

Calling all children from 3K through 6th grade—we want you for Sunday School! This ministry will return on January 5 at 9:15 a.m. For the first 15 minutes, families will meet in the Fellowship Hall (church dining room) for a quick Bible Story time. Afterward, kids will be brought to the Ministry HUB for music, crafts, and fun! This provides an excellent time for families to grow in their faith together by studying God's Word.  

Emanuel Lutheran Church is excited to announce our Dedication Weekend on December 7 and 8 to celebrate the completion of our recent building renovations and to dedicate the spaces to the glory of God. Everyone is welcome. The RSVP deadline is November 18.   ALL THE DETAILS AND RSVP

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Calling all Emanuel volunteers! We're excited to celebrate the completion of our recent renovations with a Dedication Weekend on December 7th and 8th . To ensure everyone in New London and the surrounding communities knows about this special event, we need your help! Here's how you can make a difference: Pick up professionally printed flyers: Stop by the church office to grab some flyers promoting the Dedication Weekend. Become a community ambassador: Distribute flyers at local businesses! Think grocery stores, law offices, dentist offices, libraries, community centers, restaurants (and more!). Together, we can spread the word and invite everyone to join us for a weekend of: Fun-filled Open House: Explore our beautiful new spaces, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow members! (Saturday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) Informative Presentations: Meet the people who brought our vision to life! (Saturday, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM) Special Dedication Services: Be a part of officially d...

At Emanuel, we're fortunate to have four dedicated pastors who are always available to support our spiritual journey. From baptisms and confirmations to weddings and funerals, they provide guidance and comfort through every life event. Our pastors are also actively involved in our community, visiting hospitals and nursing homes, teaching Bible classes, and delivering inspiring sermons based on God's Word. Their commitment to our spiritual well-being is a true blessing for our church family. As Proverbs 3:13 reminds us, "How blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the person who acquires understanding." Our pastors are a source of wisdom and understanding, guiding us along the path of righteousness. Appreciation boxes have been placed in the commons on the weekends of October 27 and November 3, for Pastors Mark Tiefel, Seth Dorn, Marcus Schulz, and Bill Heiges to share your well-wishes, thank-you notes, and monetary gifts. Any undesignated gifts will be disbursed betwe...

Emanuel Lutheran Church is excited to host a Dedication Weekend on December 7 and 8 to celebrate the completion of our recent renovations. Join us for a fun-filled weekend with: Open House | Saturday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Explore our beautiful new sanctuary, fellowship, and education areas. Enjoy delicious refreshments and fellowship. Informative Presentations | Saturday, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Meet the builders, designers, and contractors who brought our vision to life. Special Dedication Services | Saturday, 5:15 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM: Share in the joy as we officially dedicate these renovated spaces to serving God's mission. We're incredibly grateful for this opportunity to serve our community better. Join us for a weekend of celebration and see how these renovations will shape our future. Let's give thanks together! Everyone is welcome to join us for this special occasion. To help with planning, please visit emanuelnl.org/dedication or call our office at ...

This December, our renovation project will be complete and many will be eager to return to Emanuel’s new worship space! As a result, we are recruiting many new volunteers to make our church warm and welcoming and to help services run smoothly. Volunteering is flexible to fit your schedule. Please consider which opportunity below fits your spiritual gifts and CLICK HERE to register for a training session.  We are also asking all RETURNING VOLUNTEERS to attend training to get oriented to the new sanctuary. Thank you for serving our church family! Usher/Greeter Training: Wed, Nov. 13, 7:00 pm Sun, Nov. 17, 9:15 am Worship Tech Training: Wed, Nov. 6, 7:00 pm Sun, Nov. 10, 9:15 am GREETERS - Greeters present a friendly face to all who come to worship. Greeters stand near church entrances, holding a door and welcoming everyone who enters. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together! Children of all ages are invited to serve. If you are blessed with an outgoing personality...

Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy candy, hot dogs, and more in our east parking lot. Bring the whole family for a safe and enjoyable evening—Thursday, October 31, 4-7 PM. We're excited to see you there! Don't forget to come back for worship on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. https://www.emanuelnl.org/events

Hey everyone! We have exciting news about our Men of the Outdoors (MOTO) ministry! We're thrilled to share that our guys were recently featured in the WELS  Forward in Christ magazine —a testament to the amazing work and camaraderie happening within our group. If you're a man looking for fellowship, adventure, and spiritual growth, MOTO is the place to be! We offer exciting activities and a strong sense of community. Want to learn more? Visit emanuelnl.org/moto and subscribe to our MOTO Devotions and News blog to stay connected! 

Are you curious about the Bible and its teachings? Have you been away from church for a while? Starting Point is the perfect place to start your journey. Join us for a friendly and informative eight-week course designed to answer your questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Discover the answers to questions like: How do we know there is a God? Where did we come from? How can I be sure I’m forgiven? What is the Lord’s Supper and why is it so important? Our first session is on Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 7 pm in the Community Room. Bring the whole family! Childcare is available upon request. Can't make the group sessions? No problem! Pastor Schulz is available for one-on-one meetings. Enroll today by calling 920-538-3617 or 920-982-5444. Come, invite, and enjoy! https://www.emanuelnl.org/startingpoint