“Concert for the Earth” by In Trine, with Special Guest Lee Callahan

Brought to You by Immanuel’s Environmental Action Committee

Advance tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite at $25/ticket and $30/ticket at the door the afternoon of the concert. Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/ConcertForTheEarth

Invite your family and friends to Immanuel at 4pm on April 27th. In Trine is original folk music in alignment and harmony and was formed by Kate Callahan, Cynthia Wolcott, and Michelle Begley. Kate served as the 16th CT State Troubadour and is one of the most awarded singer/songwriters in Connecticut. Cynthia enjoys doing many different things in her life; one of her absolute favorites is singing with these two women. Michelle sings regularly with a variety of small and large choral groups and is blissed out when singing with her kids and friends. In Trine’s latest CD Lay it Down includes songs that urge us all to preserve and protect our Sacred Earth. Song titles include World War Zero, Spin Again, and Waiting to See, with lyrics that include “The earth will open up and spin again.”

The “Concert for the Earth” will first, celebrate Earth Week and our Sacred Earth, and second, raise funds for the Immanuel Church Green Fund to further green Immanuel and lower its carbon footprint.

Church and community members who feel moved to support the concert production and the mission of the Green Fund are invited to become “Earth Steward Donors,” by contributing at the Bronze Level - $100, at the Silver Level - $300, or at the Gold Level - $500. “Earth Steward Donors” will be given VIP seating at the concert. For info, contact Roland Axelson: rgaxelson@gmail.com or 860-817-2915

This very special concert is being widely promoted throughout the state of CT and beyond, especially reaching out to the numerous Environmental Organizations and non-profits, and multiple faith communities, all concerned for the environment and advocating for action to address the Climate Crisis. Rev. Dr. Jay Terbush will give the official welcome, on behalf of Immanuel Church.

After being in our current church building for 125 years, it’s time to do a deep clean and declutter!  In advance of a number of special events to celebrate our 125/200 Anniversaries and the arrival of Trinity Academy, we need lots of  assistance to spruce up our beautiful church building.  Deep cleaning days have been defined:

Deep Cleaning Crews:  April 27th  10-3 and May 4th 12-4. 
Bring gloves, cleaning supplies, scrub brushes, toothbrushes, etc.

 
On May 12, items identified as no longer needed by Immanuel will be on display in Fellowship Hall for your taking – the one requirement being that you must remove them from the building.  If you have any questions, email us at immanuel06105@gmail.com. If you’re available, please let Jennifer Gaudet know so that we can plan effectively (email jennifergaudet@sbcglobal.net) – but don’t let that stop you from showing up if you haven’t.

Open to those in 6th - 2th grade, born in 2006-2012, youth receive an extravagant welcome and hospitality in a safe, affirming place.

Community meals, supportive mentorship, fun games, hot topic discussions and exploration of a variety of prayer and contemplative practices are featured at these twice monthly gatherings!

A big thank you to all of the wonderful folks who joined us this past Saturday to clean up the gardens and grounds around Immanuel. You did a fantastic job and we even finished ahead of time. We have many special events happening at Immanuel in the next couple of weeks and everything looks great, however, there is one final step to be done –MULCHING.

We need your help Saturday, April 20th from 9 AM – 12 noon (rain date, Saturday, April 27th ) to help us mulch the gardens and areas around the church. Bring a wheelbarrow, gloves and a shovel if, you have them, or we will provide tools and, of course, delicious refreshments, as an added incentive. Please let Judi Gilligan (judith.gilligan@gmail.com) know if you can help us make our
church grounds look beautiful and welcoming.

The Deacons invite you to an All-Church Fellowship Brunch Gathering!

April 14, 2024 following the 10:00am service.

It’s time to gather and enjoy each other’s company in Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there!

Food supplied by those lovely deacons!

SAVE THE DATE!!

Y’all Drop In Choir: Join Us!

From now through April, ALL are invited on the second Sunday of each month (the first Sunday in May) to sing with our Immanuel choir. Arrive at church for rehearsal at 9am on these Sundays to be part of the action, fun and beauty of honoring God in song. No musical experience necessary; just open hearts! First drop-in date is January 14th. Hope to see you!

These masters of jazz share their perfect harmony on April 13 at Immanuel. Don’t miss these classics of Caribbean danza to the rhythm of Jazz Boricua! One show only!

Tickets: www.boritix.com.

See all the programming for the BoriCorridor at boricorridor.com

This artistic tour is part of BoriCorridor, an initiative of Agora Cultural Architects with the support of the Mellon Foundation, which seeks to connect artists from the island with diasporic audiences in the northeastern United States and the organizations that serve them. BoriCorridor is the first virtual map that brings together cultural spaces, presenters, festivals and promoters of Puerto Rican culture.

The Flower Committee is planning a spring cleanup of the gardens and plantings around Immanuel and we need your help. We will be cleaning up debris from the winter, weeding and cutting back bushes. No experience necessary. Just bring whatever garden tools and gloves you have and join us (we will have extra tools on hand).

It is a fun activity and we always provide delicious refreshments as an extra incentive!!

Please let Judi Gilligan know if you can join us — judith.gilligan@gmail.com

RAIN DATE: Saturday, April 20th, 9:00-12pm.

Open to those in 6th - 2th grade, born in 2006-2012, youth receive an extravagant welcome and hospitality in a safe, affirming place.

Community meals, supportive mentorship, fun games, hot topic discussions and exploration of a variety of prayer and contemplative practices are featured at these twice monthly gatherings!

The Second Hour presentation today will be in the parlor. The topic: How Climate Change is Affecting Africa.

There will be a special congregational meeting immediately following worship on April 7th concerning the approval of 360 Farmington Avenue.

Come celebrate the resurrection of Jesus - the triumph of life over death, love over hatred, hope over despair. Join us for this glorious time of worship and celebration.

This is the 2nd Annual Easter Sunday Bake Sale!

Purchase your Easter goodies before AND after Easter Service! Let’s make this as successful as last year’s event!!! (Remember to bring cash)

Bakers needed - bring in your baked goods to Fellowship Hall on Easter morning.

Questions? Email Senior Deacon Larry at lawrencepaterno2@gmail.com

We join colleagues and friends at Faith Church, 2030 Main Street, Hartford, to honor this most important Holy Week event.

Join us for the Service of Tenebrae, led by church clergy and deacons. Many in our congregation find this service to be among the most touching and deeply moving event of our church calendar.

Remain after this joyous and triumphal service for a wonderful and enjoyable intergenerational activity!

Into the Wilderness of Lament: A Visio Divina Experience Marking the Beginning of Holy Week.
Facilitated by Rev. Donna Manocchio

Holy Week invites us to walk with Jesus on the way to the cross — a walk of sorry, a walk of struggle, a walk of lament. Using images from “Il Compianto”, a 13th century terracotta sculpture by Nicolo dell’Arca, we will see what might have to say about lamenting in our lives and our world.

Sign up with Sue in the office to receive the Zoom link. 860.527.8121.

There is already growing excitement within our congregation — and within the Greater Hartford Community — about our event on Sunday, May 5th, with renowned civil rights leader and preacher, The Rev. Dr. William Barber. We have a unique opportunity to show those who attend that afternoon the extravagant welcome of Immanuel Congregational Church.

To do that we will need plenty of volunteers to greet people at the door, help with a post-event reception, and get the word out ahead of time. If you’d like to help in ways small or large, please join a meeting in the Parlor after worship on Sunday, March 24th. We look forward to having you involved and hearing your ideas about how we can make this the best event we possibly can!

ROOTED FAITH:
PRACTICES for LIVING WELL
on a FRAGILE PLANET

 Wednesdays, Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20,

7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom

Immanuel’s Environmental Action Committee (EAC) members will facilitate its annual Lenten Book Study by reading Rooted Faith by Sarah Renee Werner.

“As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how?” Author Sarah Renee Werner “…explores the future of the church called to live differently…drawing upon scripture, Christian history and practical theology, readers are invited into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with all of creation, ‘offering’ tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us.” (quoted from back jacket cover of the book.) In a recent sermon, Dr. Jay quoted theologian Walter Brueggemann’s question to us, “What did you do during your moment of history?” As the environmental crisis looms over us, Brueggemann says Rooted Faith is “a winsome, accessible meditation on creation…” to guide us in our moment of history, in this environmental crisis.

Rooted Faith will be read, studied, discussed and led as follows:

February 28: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2 – Audrey Chapman

March 6: Chapters 3 and 4 – Dorothy Buckley and Morven Barwick

March 13: Chapters 5 and 6 – Roland Axelson

March 20: Chapter 7 and Conclusion – A. Karim Ahmed

To Participate – Call/Email Sue Fisher, Church Office  (860) 527-8121 / immanuel06105@gmail.com OR Roland Axelson (860) 817-2915 / rgaxelson@gmail.com

Please give email address in order to receive Zoom link.

How to Get a Book? Purchase at Barnes and Noble or order on Amazon - $18.99

         OR                       Get a FREE Book after Church Feb. 11 or 18 at the EAC table.

For information or if questions, contact Roland Axelson.

Open to those in 6th - 2th grade, born in 2006-2012, youth receive an extravagant welcome and hospitality in a safe, affirming place.

Community meals, supportive mentorship, fun games, hot topic discussions and exploration of a variety of prayer and contemplative practices are featured at these twice monthly gatherings!

ROOTED FAITH:
PRACTICES for LIVING WELL
on a FRAGILE PLANET

 Wednesdays, Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20,

7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom

Immanuel’s Environmental Action Committee (EAC) members will facilitate its annual Lenten Book Study by reading Rooted Faith by Sarah Renee Werner.

“As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how?” Author Sarah Renee Werner “…explores the future of the church called to live differently…drawing upon scripture, Christian history and practical theology, readers are invited into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with all of creation, ‘offering’ tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us.” (quoted from back jacket cover of the book.) In a recent sermon, Dr. Jay quoted theologian Walter Brueggemann’s question to us, “What did you do during your moment of history?” As the environmental crisis looms over us, Brueggemann says Rooted Faith is “a winsome, accessible meditation on creation…” to guide us in our moment of history, in this environmental crisis.

Rooted Faith will be read, studied, discussed and led as follows:

February 28: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2 – Audrey Chapman

March 6: Chapters 3 and 4 – Dorothy Buckley and Morven Barwick

March 13: Chapters 5 and 6 – Roland Axelson

March 20: Chapter 7 and Conclusion – A. Karim Ahmed

To Participate – Call/Email Sue Fisher, Church Office  (860) 527-8121 / immanuel06105@gmail.com OR Roland Axelson (860) 817-2915 / rgaxelson@gmail.com

Please give email address in order to receive Zoom link.

How to Get a Book? Purchase at Barnes and Noble or order on Amazon - $18.99

         OR                       Get a FREE Book after Church Feb. 11 or 18 at the EAC table.

For information or if questions, contact Roland Axelson.

What Do You See?

A Visio Divina Bible Study for Lent

Tuesdays, February 27th and March 12th

7:00 - 8:00pm on Zoom

Led by Rev. Donna Manocchio

Vision Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” is a method of meditation, reflection and prayer through a process of intentional seeing. During each session, we will explore the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture lesson with both words and images.

Register with the church office, immanue06105@gmail.com, 860-527-8121, to receive the Zoom link.

Transition Conversation TODAY, following 10am Worship, in the Parlor Dr. Jay leads another in our series of transition conversations as we discern the future of our beloved Immanuel. All are invited and encouraged to attend! Conversations to-date have been described as interesting, informative and even cathartic! We hope you will remain after worship today.

Additional conversations will be held on Sundays, March 3rd and March 10th.

Y’all Drop In Choir: Join Us!

From now through April, ALL are invited on the second Sunday of each month (the first Sunday in May) to sing with our Immanuel choir. Arrive at church for rehearsal at 9am on these Sundays to be part of the action, fun and beauty of honoring God in song. No musical experience necessary; just open hearts! First drop-in date is January 14th. Hope to see you!

ROOTED FAITH:
PRACTICES for LIVING WELL
on a FRAGILE PLANET

 Wednesdays, Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20,

7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom

Immanuel’s Environmental Action Committee (EAC) members will facilitate its annual Lenten Book Study by reading Rooted Faith by Sarah Renee Werner.

“As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how?” Author Sarah Renee Werner “…explores the future of the church called to live differently…drawing upon scripture, Christian history and practical theology, readers are invited into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with all of creation, ‘offering’ tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us.” (quoted from back jacket cover of the book.) In a recent sermon, Dr. Jay quoted theologian Walter Brueggemann’s question to us, “What did you do during your moment of history?” As the environmental crisis looms over us, Brueggemann says Rooted Faith is “a winsome, accessible meditation on creation…” to guide us in our moment of history, in this environmental crisis.

Rooted Faith will be read, studied, discussed and led as follows:

February 28: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2 – Audrey Chapman

March 6: Chapters 3 and 4 – Dorothy Buckley and Morven Barwick

March 13: Chapters 5 and 6 – Roland Axelson

March 20: Chapter 7 and Conclusion – A. Karim Ahmed

To Participate – Call/Email Sue Fisher, Church Office  (860) 527-8121 / immanuel06105@gmail.com OR Roland Axelson (860) 817-2915 / rgaxelson@gmail.com

Please give email address in order to receive Zoom link.

How to Get a Book? Purchase at Barnes and Noble or order on Amazon - $18.99

         OR                       Get a FREE Book after Church Feb. 11 or 18 at the EAC table.

For information or if questions, contact Roland Axelson.

Open to those in 6th - 2th grade, born in 2006-2012, youth receive an extravagant welcome and hospitality in a safe, affirming place.

Community meals, supportive mentorship, fun games, hot topic discussions and exploration of a variety of prayer and contemplative practices are featured at these twice monthly gatherings!

Transition Conversation TODAY, following 10am Worship, in the Parlor Dr. Jay leads another in our series of transition conversations as we discern the future of our beloved Immanuel. All are invited and encouraged to attend! Conversations to-date have been described as interesting, informative and even cathartic! We hope you will remain after worship today.

Additional conversations will be held on Sundays, March 3rd and March 10th.

ROOTED FAITH:
PRACTICES for LIVING WELL
on a FRAGILE PLANET

 Wednesdays, Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20,

7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom

Immanuel’s Environmental Action Committee (EAC) members will facilitate its annual Lenten Book Study by reading Rooted Faith by Sarah Renee Werner.

“As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how?” Author Sarah Renee Werner “…explores the future of the church called to live differently…drawing upon scripture, Christian history and practical theology, readers are invited into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with all of creation, ‘offering’ tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us.” (quoted from back jacket cover of the book.) In a recent sermon, Dr. Jay quoted theologian Walter Brueggemann’s question to us, “What did you do during your moment of history?” As the environmental crisis looms over us, Brueggemann says Rooted Faith is “a winsome, accessible meditation on creation…” to guide us in our moment of history, in this environmental crisis.

Rooted Faith will be read, studied, discussed and led as follows:

February 28: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2 – Audrey Chapman

March 6: Chapters 3 and 4 – Dorothy Buckley and Morven Barwick

March 13: Chapters 5 and 6 – Roland Axelson

March 20: Chapter 7 and Conclusion – A. Karim Ahmed

To Participate – Call/Email Sue Fisher, Church Office  (860) 527-8121 / immanuel06105@gmail.com OR Roland Axelson (860) 817-2915 / rgaxelson@gmail.com

Please give email address in order to receive Zoom link.

How to Get a Book? Purchase at Barnes and Noble or order on Amazon - $18.99

         OR                       Get a FREE Book after Church Feb. 11 or 18 at the EAC table.

For information or if questions, contact Roland Axelson.

What Do You See?

A Visio Divina Bible Study for Lent

Tuesdays, February 27th and March 12th7:00 - 8:00pm on Zoom

Led by Rev. Donna Manocchio

Vision Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” is a method of meditation, reflection and prayer through a process of intentional seeing. During each session, we will explore the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture lesson with both words and images.

Register with the church office, immanue06105@gmail.com, 860-527-8121, to receive the Zoom link.