Called into unity with one another and the whole creation, let us pray for our shared world. Gracious God, we give you thanks for all the baptized in every time and place.  Strengthen our faith, and give us eyes to see you in the midst of our own trials and sufferings.  Restrain us from sin […]

WHY We will NOT meet in-person for worship on Sundays or Wednesdays in July. Because the Christian is servant of all. We love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40) Remember that the neighbor always comes first and that what we do to the least of these who are members of our family [in […]

“The church has never been closed,” says ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. We have found different ways to gather, to study the Bible, to pray, to worship, and to serve our neighbors. As we continue the long haul of responding to the novel corona virus, we have heard voices about personal freedom regarding movement and […]

Gathered into the mystery of the Trinity, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. A brief silence. God of creation, you called everything into being. Sustain this world with your renewing care. Instill in us a deeper wonder for the created world you’ve called good, and a greater humility […]

June 2020 Co-Vid Prevention Procedures On June 1, as Montana enters phase 2 of the Governor’s Directives, Immanuel may resume gathering in small groups at the church provided they follow the guidelines below. We are taking slower approach than the Phase 2 recommendations due to the high number of vulnerable people in our church and […]

With the lifting of some of the Co-Vid 19 social restrictions in Montana, our leadership has been considering if, when, and how Immanuel could begin gathering for worship together at church instead of only on-line. We formed a worship team with council representation to address the hopes, challenges, and logistics for such a move. We […]

Immanuel was approved for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The funds have already been deposited into our account. What does this mean for Immanuel?  Our current plan for mission and ministry will continue through the summer. We will be able to pay our staff what they would have been earning before coronavirus, and they will […]