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Apr 11, 2020  |  

Easter Saturday

  |  The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers
The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers

Easter Saturday

Join as we keep vigil for the hope of resurrection.


Apr 10, 2020  |  

Stations of the Cross

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Stations of the Cross

View PDF - Use this guide to walk with Jesus in his final hours on earth.


Apr 09, 2020  |  

Maundy Thursday

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Maundy Thursday

Join us as we remember Maundy Thursday together.


Apr 09, 2020  |  

Radical Servanthood

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Radical Servanthood

Jesus once again shocks his disciples by stooping to wash their feet.


Apr 05, 2020  |  

Palm Sunday Service

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Palm Sunday Service

Prelude - Thou Art King of Israel (#154, Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, vocalist)
Liturgy of the Palms
Sermon - Aren't We All a Little Like Judas?
Offertory - Ride on! Ride on in Majesty! (Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, flutist; Tune, Winchester New)
The Passion of the Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew
Closing Prayers
Postlude - Alone Thou Goest Forth (# 164, Trish Rooney, pianist; Rachel Schmitt, vocalist)

Words: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); tr. F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Text: © 1985, Church Publishing, Inc.
Music: Bangor, from A Compleat Melody or Harmony of Zion, 1734

Permission to reprint/stream obtained from One License with license #A-709780.


Apr 05, 2020  |  

Aren't We All a Little Like Judas?

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Aren't We All a Little Like Judas?

How often have we betrayed ourselves and one another? God’s love though is ever forgiving.


Palm Sunday


Mar 29, 2020  |  

Morning Prayer - 29 March, 2020

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Morning Prayer - 29 March, 2020

The Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Today's readings are: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45
Officiant: Rev. Diane Tomlinson, Rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Lectors: Jennifer & Michael Smith
Pianist: Wayne Hatwich


Mar 29, 2020  |  

Ezekiel's Vision

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Ezekiel's Vision

Ezekiel learns even when he feels abandoned by God that God is always with him.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Today's readings are: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45


Mar 22, 2020  |  

Lord, How Long?

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Lord, How Long?

Today's Old Testament lesson reminds us that we are not alone in our waiting.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Today's readings are: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9: 1-41


Mar 15, 2020  |  

Living Water

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Living Water

Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, reminds us no one is marginalized .

The Third Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, and Romans 5:1-11. The Gospel reference is John 4:5-42.


Mar 08, 2020  |  

Trying To Know The Wind

  |  The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers
The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers

Trying To Know The Wind

Nicodemus wanted so badly to know how Jesus came to have such wisdom and power, but was too bound by the habits and convictions of a lifetime to see. Will we be?

The Second Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, and Romans 4:1-5,13-17. The Gospel reference is John 3:1-17.


Mar 01, 2020  |  

The Desert

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

The Desert

What does the story of Jesus' temptation tell us about him? Ourselves?

The First Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-6;11-12, and Romans 5:12-19. The Gospel reference is Matthew 4:1-11.


Feb 26, 2020  |  

Authenticity

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Authenticity

As we begin the season of Lent, who are we called to be as people of faith?

Ash Wednesday
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:8-14, and 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10. The Gospel reference is Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.


Feb 23, 2020  |  

A Foretaste of Heaven

  |  The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa
The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa

A Foretaste of Heaven

The radiance that showed in and through Christ shines in each of us, too.

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
The Scripture references are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, and 2 Peter 1:16-21. The Gospel reference is Matthew 17:1-9.


Feb 16, 2020  |  

Love, Listen, Cling

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Love, Listen, Cling

Following these three simple steps, is key to a full life with God.

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, and 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:21-37.


Feb 09, 2020  |  

Christ Everywhere

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Christ Everywhere

When we begin to truly see the person in front of us, we see Christ everywhere.

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 112:1-9, and 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:13-20.


Feb 02, 2020  |  

Is This the Day?

  |  The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers
The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers

Is This the Day?

Patience is something we often lack with ourselves, our friends, and with God. Let the faith of Simeon be our example as we ask, "Is today the day?"

The Presentation of Our Lord
The Scripture references are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 14:7-10, and Hebrews 2:14-18. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:22-40.


Jan 19, 2020  |  

Come and See

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Come and See

Jesus invites us all to come and see all He offers to us in new life and a new way of looking at the world.

The Second Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-6, and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. The Gospel reference is John 1:29-42.


Jan 12, 2020  |  

Jesus' Baptism, Our Response

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Jesus' Baptism, Our Response

John's baptism of Jesus reminds us again of our own place in God's community, and the promises we make to carry out God's work in the world.

The Baptism of Our Lord
The Scripture references are Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-6,10-11, and Acts 10:34-43. The Gospel reference is Matthew3:13-17.


Jan 05, 2020  |  

Epiphany: The Real Meaning of God's Love

  |  The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
The Rev. Diane Tomlinson

Epiphany: The Real Meaning of God's Love

Matthew tells us of an inclusive God who came to earth for all people.

The Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14, and Ephesians 3:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 2:1-12.


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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Friday, December 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Friday, December 24, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Saturday, December 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Saturday, December 24, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 24, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Come celebrate Christmas with Emmanuel! Our Festal Choral Eucharist begins with music of the season at 9:30 p.m. followed by a special 10:00 p.m. candlelit service. Stick around afterward for a Martinelli's or champagne toast!

Service Times

~ our in-person services are currently suspended during the stay-at-home order ~

Please join on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom for Adult Forum

Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook for Morning Prayer

Emmanuel's doors, altar, sacraments, and community are open to full participation of people of all faiths, genders, gender identities, sexualities, disabilities, and nationalities.

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412 North Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103

(815) 964-5514

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