Let’s celebrate Immanuel’s 25th Anniversary of being Open & Affirming!

On October 15, 1998, over 800 people walked into our sanctuary to attend a memorial service for Matthew Shepard. This stunning service was witnessed by several Immanuel members and became the impetus to officially designate our congregation as being Open & Affirming.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, please join us as we watch “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” This documentary offers a poignant look at the life and legacy of Matthew, highlighting the impact of his tragic death on the fight against hate crimes and the progress made in the years since.

As we celebrate our 25 years of being Open & Affirming, let’s remember together this tragic story that galvanized communities all over the country, and became a pivotal event in the life of our church.

The screening, with a brief historical introduction, will begin at 7pm. Refreshments will be served.