Immanuel News and Events
Click on a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
Click on a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
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News
Immanuel's Covid-19 Update Page 
Click Here for updates from Immanuel and Community leaders regarding the Coronavirus.
Sanctuary Opens for Worship on Sunday September 13th. 
We are so happy to be back in our sanctuary for worship. On Sunday, September 13, we were treated to special music by our new bell choir and some talented soloists.
If you would like to join our music program, please contact Lisa Miller at dr.lisarmiller@gmail.com. *See accompanying article below for sanctuary re-opening details. Indoor Worship Resumes September 13th! We will resume worship inside the building beginning on Sunday, September 13th.
To continue to comply with CDC and NY State Dept. of Health guidelines, the following parameters will remain in force as we re-open: 1. The wearing of face coverings, maintaining of physical distancing, use of hand sanitizers and a sign-in and sign-out system will continue to be our operating procedure. 2. We will continue to maintain a single entrance/exit near the Sanctuary for building access and we will need to continue to refrain from singing and serving food of any kind. Our service schedule will be: 1. 8:30am worship will take place in the Fellowship Hall. 2. 10:00am worship will take place in the Sanctuary. Each service will have a total attendance capacity of 50 people. This will be done on a “first come-first seated” basis. After reaching the maximum of 50 people in the room, we will attempt to accommodate others in an “over-flow” area. An attendance log (from the sign-in sheets) will be maintained in the event contact tracing for a Covid-19 situation is needed. We desire everyone to make the best possible choice for themselves about attendance and we will continue to offer our “on-line” worship, available through the church website. Immanuel Collects School Supplies for Westside Students 
Our collection of school supplies for Brown Memorial UMC overflowed my trunk! Many thanks to all who participated in helping students on the Westside of Syracuse.
Immanuel "Re-Launches" In-Person Outdoor Worship on June 14th! 
We were blessed with a beautiful day for the re-launch of in-person worship services on June 14th. You can enjoy more pictures of the service by clicking here to view a slide show.
Kids Receive Bibles - June 16th So excited to give Carly and Katherine their Bibles! May God bless your journey with God’s Holy Word.
Starting Summer off right! - June 16th We had a blast sharing ice cream and coloring books with our Kids Club kids. Have a great summer!
Click on individual pictures to enlarge for better viewing.
Church members celebrate senior graduates Congratulations seniors on your graduation! Our Pastors and members of the congregation made a parade on June 11, 2020 and went to celebrate our senior graduates. Carol Doucette took the lead in collecting gifts from the congregation to shower our love and blessings on each graduate. Many thanks to all who participated! Click Here for more graduate and parade Pictures
Church awards Gordon Williams Scholarships We are pleased to award a Gordon Williams Scholarships to Alexa and Tyriq. We are so proud of each of them and are praying for God’s blessing as they pursue the next stage of their journey.
Congratulations Alexa!
Congratulations Tyriq!
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Events and Projects
Church Work Day - Saturday, September 19th 
Maintenance Day: September 19, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
September 26 is planned as rain date if weather is not favorable on the 19th. We will be developing a list of jobs that need to be done. A church sign-up list cannot be employed this year under the circumstances. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Jerry Sabattis at jsabatti@twcny.rr.com or call 315-243-4336 or Pam Blocklin at pblocklin@gmail.com or call 315-466-9627. We hope to see you there. Coat Drive - Now until September 27th 
Beautiful Mess Ministries is partnering with The Connected Church to distribute warm coats. They are looking for coats of all sizes. We will be collecting coats at church to help out our neighbors in the city, just drop them off in the gray bin in the Narthex. We will collect coats on Sundays, September 20 and 27.
Please take a pass through your closets for winter coats to donate. There are so many people that will need warm coats this winter. They also gratefully accept scarves, hats, gloves to go with the coats. They said the most requested item is socks. So if you feel so moved, you may add those items to our collection. These items will be distributed to folks on the North, South and West sides of the city. Contact Pastor Pam with questions. The Sunday Meal Ministry 
.....An ongoing ministry at Immanuel
We have undertaken a ministry of delivering a meal once a month to our friends who aren’t able to attend worship each week. If you know someone who would like to receive a meal or if you would like to participate, please see Pastor Jack or Pam. The Shoe Ministry 
.....An ongoing ministry at Immanuel
We are collecting "gently used" shoes and sneakers that will be delivered to "Ralph the Shoe Guy" who owns Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse. Ralph refurbishes the shoes which may involve some polish or replacing the laces or soles. Then he gives the shoes to the Rescue Mission. Ralph started this ministry 6 years ago and it has grown from 60 pairs the first year to 15,465 pairs last year! Ralph donates his time and supplies however he will accept cash to help defray the cost of the supplies. Last year Immanuel donated 75 pairs and so far this year we donated 47 pairs. So let's help Ralph and the Rescue Mission with this ministry! The donation box is in the Narthex. Any questions ask Shelley Dawson Smith. |
