Welcome to Emanuel: Our Mission and Ministry
Emanuel Lutheran Church and School welcomes you to discover what we are all about. We are dedicated to sharing the wonderful news of the Bible, which is the Gospel—the good news that Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose for all people. Centered entirely on Christ, we focus on the abundant blessings he brings.
Our Core Mission and Beliefs
Emanuel Lutheran exists to enjoy the good news of God as we are committed to three core actions: to gather around the Means of Grace, to grow to maturity in Christ, and to go into our community with the gospel. This mission is guided by the theme, "God with Us, Life with God".
We rely solely on the Bible as our guide for faith and life. We believe the Bible is the genuine word of God, divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit, and every statement within it is true. The Bible points squarely to Jesus Christ as the sole Savior from sin. Through his life, death, and resurrection, we are guaranteed eternal life with him in heaven. Our weekly gatherings at Emanuel serve as a reminder of Jesus’ life-saving work, encouraging us with his promises.
Gather: Worship Services and Connecting
Gathering around the Means of Grace (worship) is part of Christ's commission, encouraging Christians to worship together often.
Service Information
Service Times: You are welcome to join us for worship on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., or Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m..
Online Option: Services are live-streamed via YouTube, ensuring a continued spiritual connection.
Worship Style: Services typically last about an hour. We use liturgy and praise from the Christian Worship hymnal, with screens and a projection system used to help everyone follow along.
Visiting Emanuel: The dress code is flexible, ranging from business/casual to suits and jeans. Weekend services may include the celebration of Holy Communion, which is included in the service for those confirmed in the faith or in doctrinal fellowship with our congregation.
Newly Renovated Spaces
The church recently completed a significant renovation project, which modernized the campus and infrastructure. These enhancements include updated worship sanctuary spaces and an expanded education area featuring the new Ministry HUB, which utilizes updated media technology. Additionally, the worship experience has been enhanced with the impressive, newly constructed Parsons Pipe Organ Op. 57, designed to enhance the beauty of worship.
We Welcome You
We welcome everyone to join us. Please fill out the connection card in the pew before leaving so we can acknowledge your visit. We invite you to speak with our pastors, who are available to meet with you in person and are here to serve you with the truth of God’s Word.
Grow: Learning and Education
Growing to maturity involves teaching each generation and developing spiritual gifts.
Emanuel Lutheran School
Emanuel Lutheran School is a large ministry endeavor that assists the church to reach, teach, and disciple families in Christ. It is a fully accredited academic institution committed to partnering with parents in raising the next generation to know Jesus. The school’s motto is, “We are humble, bold, and different for a purpose”.
Adult and Family Education
Sunday Bible Studies generally run between services, from 9:15 am to 10:15 am. This includes the Starting Point course, designed for those new to church or wanting to refresh their understanding of the Bible's core teachings.
The Breakfast Bible Study meets every Thursday morning at Marly's Restaurant at 6:30 AM to study God's Word chapter by chapter.
Children and Teen Ministries
Sunday School is available for school-aged children through 5th grade.
JAM! (Jesus And Me!) is a faith-based program designed for families with children under five, offering interactive gatherings and outdoor activities.
Public School Confirmation Instruction (PSI) is offered for 5th through 8th-grade public school students on Wednesday evenings.
Crossroads Youth Group empowers students in fifth through eighth grades to discuss real-life challenges through a Biblical lens.
SOAR High School Group (Students On Another Road) encourages high school students to follow "the road less traveled," exploring real-life issues through the Bible and participating in mission trips.
Go: Worldwide Missions and Outreach
"Going" means taking the saving gospel message to our community and the world, and in doing so, actively demonstrating Christ's love through service to others.
Digital Connection: Realm Connect
To manage your involvement and stay connected to our mission, Emanuel relies on the Realm Connect app, our essential digital hub for ministry. Through Realm, you can stay informed on church news, manage secure online giving, complete your serving profile, get paired with volunteer opportunities, and join specific ministry groups.
Global Mission Partnerships
Emanuel is part of the broader WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod), which enables us to participate in nationwide and worldwide ministry. WELS Missions—made up of Home and World Missions—seeks to share Christ’s love with the lost across the globe.
WELS World Missions conducts and encourages gospel outreach in 49 countries and is exploring opportunities in 16 prospective new mission fields. This work includes evangelism efforts, church planting, and training national workers for ministry.
WELS Home Missions plants new churches and assists mission-minded congregations across North America. Home Missions currently supports 151 congregations and assists hundreds of others with their campus ministry programs.
Local Outreach and Involvement
We value our ministry partnerships, including FVL Schools, Inc., a partnership of WELS Lutheran schools across the Fox River Valley.
We participate in community outreach, such as partnering with the New London Community Cupboard for the Good Samaritan Food Collection.
We invite everyone to use their spiritual gifts by getting involved in one of our many serving teams (like the Usher Team or Altar Guild) or fellowship groups (like Ladies Aid or Men of the Outdoors (MOTO)).
