Day of Joy Women's Conference
​Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for the Day of Joy Women's Conference at Immanuel Methodist Church in Camillus, NY. Enjoy a day of fellowship, inspiration, and encouragement featuring guest speakers Christina Antunez and Amy Nehlsen.

Location
Immanuel Methodist Church
Kasson Road, Camillus, NY

Guest Speakers

Registration: $35
Your registration includes breakfast and lunch.

Additional Highlights
Childcare provided
Basket raffle
Door prizes

Kidz Club is back! We kicked things off on September 13th with a shortened session of our Vacation Bible School series, and we have a full lineup of dates and activities ahead this fall. On Sunday, September 20, Kidz Club returns to its regular schedule during the 10am service.

Upcoming Events

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build — September 19
Kids of all ages are welcome to join in making no-sew blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace on bed build day.

Syracuse Area Crop Walk — October 4

• September 20 & 27: Kids will collect donations after the 10am service.
• October 4: We'll head to Liverpool with kids and their families, meeting around 12:00pm to walk together as a group.

Christmas Cards for Assisted Living — November/December
We'll likely use the first two Sundays of Advent again to make Christmas cards for assisted living facilities.

Living Nativity — December
Returning again this year — date to be confirmed.

We Need Your Input for Youth Group

Since Crop Walk falls on the first Sunday of October — our usual Youth Group day — we need your input on timing. Options include:

• Meeting a different Sunday (September 27 has been suggested)
• Gathering before or after the Crop Walk itself

Let Lorlie Wood, our Faith Formation Leader, know what works best for your family! You can contact her at [email protected]. Once that's settled, we'll also plan ahead for gatherings on November 1 and December 6.

We'd love to hear any ideas, questions, or concerns. It's shaping up to be an exciting Fall season, and we can't wait to spend it with all the kids!

​Schedule:

• 9:00 a.m. Gather
• 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
• 10:45 a.m. Workshop One
• 12:15 p.m. Lunch (provided)
• 1:15 p.m. Workshop Two
• 2:30 p.m. Homeward Bound

 
Each workshop will be offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon–please sign up for which workshop you would like to attend. There is a limit of 12 people per workshop session.

Workshop Descriptions:

• The Effective SPPRC - led by Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood: This workshop will help participants understand the role of the Staff Pastor-Parish Relations Committee in the life of the church. It will also address how to create and utilize job descriptions for evaluations.

 

• Single Board Governance - led by Rev. Susan Ranous: How to explore and move toward a single board or simple governance model.

 

• The ABCs of Running a Good Meeting – led by Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens: Everyone has attended at least one poorly run meeting. How can we be good stewards of time and talent by planning and leading a good meeting? Come to this workshop to learn how to create and run a helpful and meaningful meeting.

 

• Messy Church - led by Rev. Bryant Clark: Messy church is a new way to be church. It welcomes and integrates people of every generation together through crafts, games, music, storytelling, prayer and more for the purpose of building Christian community. Come learn more about Messy Church and how you can start Messy Church in your congregation.

 

• The Many Expressions of Grief - led by Pastor Andrea Simmons: How do we name and help people grieve loss. Many congregations are experiencing grief personally and as congregations. They are grieving loss of family, friends, even churches. This workshop will help people name their grief and provide some resources on how to work through the stages of grief.​​

​Just a few glimpses of the creativity and energy that filled our VBS days as we near the end of another great year.

Immanuel United Methodist Church
“Church of the Bells”
303 Kasson Rd. Camillus, NY 13030

Welcome to the Church of the Bells
2026 Annual Holiday Craft Show

Friday, October 16th - ​4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, October17th - 9:00am - 3:00pm

This is a CRAFTERS ONLY Show
There will be NO Vendor Items, Direct Sales or Direct Sales Information permitted

50+ CRAFTERS
Leather Work, Wood Craft, Honey Products, Soaps, Lotions, Stained Glass, Fabric Bags, Paintings, Wreaths, Pillows, Crochet Items, Jewelry, Stenciled Items, Alpaca Items, Beef Jerky, Candles, Resin Items, Alcohol Ink Items, Fairy houses, Original Matted Photos, Walnut Jewelry, Books by Local Writers, Afghans

~ Bake Sale ~

Bring a Non-Perishable Food Item or Monetary Donation to be Entered into
Our CRAFTERS Drawing

Handicap Accessible * Plenty of Parking *
Food can be purchased from Our Barb’s Bistro

For Information, contact Betty Block at [email protected] or 315-491-8256.

Immanuel United Methodist Church
“Church of the Bells“
17th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament
Supporting:  Disaster Recovery & Other Church Ministries 
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On Sunday, June 14, we set aside time to celebrate the awesome young people of Immanuel — and to send one of our own forward with love. What a joy-filled, faith-filled day it turned out to be.

Worship Begins with Skits and Scripture

​Worship opened with two skits, including a delightful sock puppet show presented by our Kidz Club, illustrating Scripture in a way that brought smiles to all of us.

Honoring Lorlie Wood

​We took a moment to honor Lorlie Wood, our Faith Formation Leader. Julie Bills, our SPRC chairperson, thanked Lorlie for her steadfast dedication to the young people of Immanuel, and Lorlie was gifted with a plant as a small token of our deep appreciation.

A Bible for Hailey

Immanuel has a cherished tradition of presenting a new Bible to our elementary students in second or third grade each year. This year, Hailey K. received her Bible — along with the promise that if she ever wears it out, the church will gladly provide her with a new one.

Youth Car Wash Raises $1,020
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We're delighted to share that our Youth Car Wash was a tremendous success! The young people raised $1,020 to be shared between Golisano Children's Hospital and Devin's Rec Room. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this effort — your generosity is making a real difference. 

A Farewell to Pastor Jack and Our Church Picnic

​The day also held a bittersweet moment as we said farewell to Pastor Jack, who leaves Immanuel for Trumansburg UMC. Julie Bills, SPRC Chairperson, and Pam Kelsey-Gossard, our Administrative Assistant, presented Pastor Jack with a "basket of blessings" — cards written by parishioners expressing their gratitude and good wishes — along with a plant. The entire congregation then took part in a blessing for Pastor Jack as he prepares for his new appointment.
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Following a full, faith-filled worship service, we made our way to Fellowship Hall for our annual church picnic. We give thanks to Sam and the Fellowship Committee for all their hard work in providing such a delicious meal and a wonderful time together. Over 80 people stayed to enjoy the food and fellowship, and a cake was shared in honor of Pastor Jack. It was a fitting way to surround him with love one last time as a congregation, sending him forward with our prayers and good wishes.

​It was a day filled with gratitude, celebration, and the love of a community that cherishes its young people and one another. Thanks to everyone that made it a special day!

​​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!