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Hurricane Helene Response:  Lutheran Diaster Relief

Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26 and has ravaged communities in the southeast, from Florida to Virginia. As the floodwaters have started to recede, the extreme devastation — especially in North Carolina and Tennessee — has become clearer.  Your gifts in support of Lutheran Disaster Response help provide immediate relief, such as water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. Since many hurricanes also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care.  The impact of this storm will continue for years. Lutheran Disaster Response stays until the work is done — even when it takes weeks, months or years, and long after the storm has faded from the headlines. 

Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to this and other disasters, whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts designated to "Hurricane Response" will be used in full (100%) for those affected by hurricanes. 

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Wednesday Cafe'

Volunteer to serve meals and build community!

Volunteers are needed to prepare, serve, and clean-up an EASY, catered meal once/month.  Approximate time committment is 4:30-7:00pm (flexible).  Join the fun and share your gift of hospitality!

To sign-up or for additional information contact MaryKay Copp.

 

 

19th Annual Coat Drive for Loaves & Fishes

Collection through October 2024

We are collecting hotel samples (soap, shampoo, etc.), coats and items of warmth for men, women & children of all ages & sizes.  Donations will be given to Loaves & Fishes clients in the metro area.  Please bring donations to the Atrium or consider a financial gift (and we'll do the shopping!).  Include "Loaves & Fishes" on the memo line of your check, or make a donation online using the "Loaves & Fishes" button.

For additional information contact Deacon Savannah Olaphson

 

 

 

Fall Grounds Clean-Up

Saturday, October 26, 9:00-11:30am

It's time to clear out the gardens and prepare our grounds for the long winter!  Projects include: trimming, pulling & raking. If you have gloves or rakes please bring them. Come for as long as you can! 

Please SIGN-UP so we can plan.  If you have more questions please contact Mark Arvidson

 

 

 

Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity 

NEXT WORK DAY: Monday, October 28, 2024,  8:30am-3:30pm in Prior Lake (REGISTER)

Choose from ONE of the following jobs:

• Construction team
• lunch for the workers
• photography

No experience required.  Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers.  Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action. Come join us and help make the dream of home ownership a reality!

If you are interested please contact Ruth Lunde or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689.

 

 

NEW Truth & Healing Group

During the past year the ELCA has initiated the “Truth & Healing Movement” as an intentional opportunity for the church to increase it’s understanding of our colonizing impacts on Indigenous people in the past and present. The movement is focused on providing opportunities to learn the true, and largely ignored, history and current realities of Indigenous people with the hope that by listening and learning, these truths will bring healing for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike.

At Immanuel, we have decided to start a group committed to this work within our own context here in Eden Prairie and in Minnesota. We will be meeting monthly over the course of the next 9-12 months to learn together and to form our own action plans for how we might be better neighbors- following the guidance of Native Governance Center.  Learn more!

 

 

Have an Hour or Two?

Become an on-call servant!

We know your life is busy but we also know you have a heart for helping others. We can help! Immanuel often has opportunities to assist with projects that require a very limited time commitment. Consider joining our On-Call Servant email list! When a need arises we will send an email and if you are available to help, let us know. It's that easy! Send an email to MaryKay in the office and you will be added to the distribution list.

 

Diaper Squad

Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Donations ofbaby wipes and diapers of all sizes are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves.  Volunteers are needed to deliver diapers to N. Minneapolis the first Saturday of the month.

Sign up online!

 

 

Community Needs Registry

Help supply needed items for our Ministry Partners by purchasing items from our Target Registry. If you click on each item, you will see details about which program or organization the donation will support!

All purchases will be sent directly to Immanuel for distribution to the designated organization.  This registry can also be found in stores.  Registry items are updated frequently based on needs and current donation drives.  Check back often!