Watch the message or read it below.  Montana Bishop Laurie Jungling’s Post-Election Message “Clothed in Love” November 4, 2020 Christ’s grace and peace to you on this day following the election in our nation. Today you may be experiencing a whirlwind of emotions and a waterfall of thoughts surging through your minds, bodies, hearts and […]

Mother’s day is blessing for many, but for some it’s a reminder of hurt, sin and brokenness. Here are prayers that seek to embrace all of our experiences. Let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation. Life-giving God, we give you thanks for our home in your eternal vision through Jesus […]

Immanuel will continue our partnership with the other Missoula congregation and host ONLY virtual on-line, worship services through May 31, 2020. We will NOT gather for public worship at Immanuel in May. Pastor Molly and the other Lutheran pastors are considering a “soft” opening of worship, perhaps starting June 7. This might include congregations meeting […]

This upcoming Sunday is often referred to as “Good Shepherd” Sunday. We read Psalm 23 and hear from John’s Gospel Jesus’ promise that “I am the Good Shepherd” who came to give “abundant life.” (John 10:10-11). While few of us these days have any experience with sheep or ranching, most of us are familiar with […]

Almighty God, we give thanks for the land and government that is our heritage. We give thanks, for the freedom to gather and worship you without fear. Bless our United States, and make us who came from many nations, with many languages, a united people that delights in our many gifts. Send us your Guiding […]

May 5, 2017 On May 4, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.” The measure addresses the IRS ban on political campaigning by tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, an important protection for houses of worship. That regulation is codified into law, so it would take an act of Congress to reverse, […]

Jesus said, “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your […]

The 10th Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Luther’s Small Catechism What does this mean? We are to fear and love God, so that we do not entice, force, or steal away from our neighbors their spouse […]

The 9th Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. Luther’s Small Catechism What does this mean? We are to fear and love God, so that we do not try to trick our neighbors out of their inheritance, or property or try to get it for ourselves by claiming to have a legal right to […]