​​On Sunday, June 7, we joyfully welcomed five young people into membership through confirmation. Each student was paired with a mentor who walked alongside them throughout their confirmation journey. As part of their preparation, every confirmand and mentor team completed a mission outreach project that reflected service, compassion, and faith in action.
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Kaylee B. and Carly K. with mentor Jeff G. held a can and bottle drive to benefit Rescue Love, an animal rescue center in Liverpool.

​Yvonne O. with mentor Lorlie W. dedicated their project to cleaning up roadside trash along Beef Street, caring for our local environment.

Kayla S. and mentor Shelley D.S. visited St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center on four occasions. Kayla shared her musical gifts on the violin, they visited residents individually, and they assisted with Bingo for a group of residents.

During the confirmation service, our confirmands served communion to the congregation. After worship, they celebrated by cutting and serving a Congratulations Confirmands cake.

​We are deeply proud of our confirmands — for their commitment, their service, and achievements!

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On Sunday, May 17, Julie  read the following announcement:

"This past Tuesday night after our Administrative Council meeting here at church, I received an email from our District Superintendent, Sherri Rood asking for our SPRC Committee to meet with her on Thursday evening. At that meeting, we were informed that Pastor Jack will receive a new appointment on July 1st. We are part of an itinerant system and, from time to time, pastors are sent to a new appointment. We are grateful for the ten years we have had working with Pastor Jack here at Immanuel.
     
"A lot of emotions and questions come with this announcement. I know we all want to know where Pastor Jack is going, who will be the next pastor here at Immanuel and when we will find out. SPRC will remain in contact and conversation with the District Superintendent about “what’s next”. As soon as we have that information and can share it with you, we will. As the process moves forward, please keep the cabinet in your prayers as they discern the movement of the Holy Spirit throughout The Upper New York and Susquehanna Conferences and make all the necessary appointments."

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Julie  made the following announcement in church on Sunday, May 24, 2026:

"It is my joy to share with you this morning that Bishop Hector Burgos-Nunez has appointed Pastor Benjamin Lalka as the new pastor of Immanuel. Pastor Ben will begin his new responsibilities on July 1st . This past Thursday, our SPRC committee had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Ben and spending some time getting to know him.

"Pastor Ben describes himself as a nerd who loves Jesus. He grew up loving action-packed stories found in comics to great tales that speak on human condition, like “Lord of the Rings”. It was through the greatest story, the Good News of Jesus, that his life would change. While attending Ferrum College in Virginia, Ben would discern a call toward pastoral ministry and receive his first appointment at Morrisville UMC in Bealeton, Virginia. It was there he met his beloved wife, Alyssa. In 2016 Ben and
Alyssa followed a call to come to New York, where every day, they strive to
follow Jesus.

"Please pray that appropriate housing is found for Pastor Ben, Alyssa, their two dogs and three cats. If anyone has information of a rental property that might work for them, please let me or any member of SPRC know. Over the next several weeks, please keep Pastor Jack, Pastor Ben and our entire Immanuel congregation in prayer as we go through this time of transition and change."

Immanuel UMC (Church of the Bells) is hiring a Sunday Morning Nursery Director.

If you love caring for young children and creating a safe, caring space for them during worship, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours:

• ​School Year: 8:15am - 11:15 am
• Summer: 8:45am - 10:15 am

​Interested? Send an email to [email protected] or call the office at (315) 487-1171.

45th Annual 
United Methodist Night at the Ballpark
​A Family & Friends Fun Night
Sponsored by:  
Syracuse United Methodist Ministries 
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Food and beverages will be discounted (Dollar Thursday). Like last year, we will have 200-level assigned seats. We will gather at 6.15 pm at Home Plate to sing the national anthem.

Please do not miss this fun event. Order your tickets by the JULY 15, 2026. 
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HISTORY: The Gordon Williams Scholarship, named in the memory of a former pastor of Immanuel United Methodist Church, provides aid for undergraduate higher education.
 
CRITERIA: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a matriculated undergraduate who plans to continue his/her education and a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. Previous winners are not eligible.
 
GUIDELINES: Use one copy as a rough draft. Have it reviewed by a parent or teacher. Be sure to complete both Part I and Part II.  CHECK SPELLING.  Then complete the second copy, printed in ink. Do not add any supplemental sheets. A short personal interview may be scheduled with the selection committee.
 
APPLICATION DUE DATE: Return completed application to: Immanuel United Methodist Church c/o Jerry Holbrook, 303 Kasson Road, Camillus, NY 13031 by June 1, 2026. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Winner is to be announced in June. 
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