Emanuel Lutheran Church
Council Bluffs IA
51503-0499
Who we are
We are part of the Western Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Come as you are! Be who you are! Make us a better community, congregation and people!
Come as you are!
Bring yourself, dressed in your favorite comfy clothes Bring your gifts, your pain, your hope, and your fears Bring the traditions that have helped you and hurt you Bring your experiences that have made you and broken you Bring your mind, ready to engage and question and grow Bring your heart, open to discern and delight
Be who you are!
If you are young or old and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, or any color of skin, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are married or single, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are gay or straight, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are transgender, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are a man or a woman, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you cannot hear or see, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are sick or well, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are happy or sad, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you.
And make us a better community, a better congregation, and better people.
We’re excited to be with you and to have you with us!
INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Come as you are! Be who you are! Make us a better community, congregation and people!
Come as you are!
Bring yourself, dressed in your favorite comfy clothes Bring your gifts, your pain, your hope, and your fears Bring the traditions that have helped you and hurt you Bring your experiences that have made you and broken you Bring your mind, ready to engage and question and grow Bring your heart, open to discern and delight
Be who you are!
If you are young or old and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, or any color of skin, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are married or single, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are gay or straight, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are transgender, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are a man or a woman, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you cannot hear or see, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are sick or well, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are happy or sad, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you. If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, and you come to Emanuel, we will be better because of you.
We’re excited to be with you and to have you with us!
Church Website
Emanuel Lutheran Church on Social Media
Worship - Sunday, May 28, 2023
Leadership
Leader Name:
Cara Knutson
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Cara Knutson
Leader Bio:
Pastor Cara Knutson has been at Emanuel Lutheran since December of 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science in English at South Dakota State University and her Master of Divinity in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Prior to coming to Emanuel, Pastor Cara was the chaplain at Methodist Manor Retirement Community.
"Luther's theology of the cross points to the brokenness of our world and of ourselves. It is in those places where we are most fractured that we are also most open. These cracks make an opening that let in God's grace and healing. When we are our most vulnerable, we are also most open to God's presence. I believe that profound change and spiritual insight often comes from those who are often overlooked in society to the point of almost being invisible. Therefore, I want to listen to God's people and discerning their particular gifts then to encourage, and support members to step forward, take risks, and develop their gifts for
the sake of the community."
Prior to coming to Emanuel, Pastor Cara was the chaplain at Methodist Manor Retirement Community.
"Luther's theology of the cross points to the brokenness of our world and of ourselves. It is in those places where we are most fractured that we are also most open. These cracks make an opening that let in God's grace and healing. When we are our most vulnerable, we are also most open to God's presence. I believe that profound change and spiritual insight often comes from those who are often overlooked in society to the point of almost being invisible. Therefore, I want to listen to God's people and discerning their particular gifts then to encourage, and support members to step forward, take risks, and develop their gifts for
the sake of the community."
Mailing Address
2444 N Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA
51503-0432
Council Bluffs, IA
51503-0432
Emanuel Lutheran Church Service Times
Sundays
9:30am Worship with Holy Communion
9:45 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) Students start in the worship center and are dismissed to Sunday school after the children's message.
10:30am Fellowship & Coffee
Mondays
10am Tai Chi in Youth Center
Tuesdays
5:30 pm Girl Scouts meet in Community Room
Wednesdays
9 a.m. Community Sewing Group in Community Room (Hosted by Jean Kritenbrink)
9:30am Mission Action (Quilters) meet in upstairs craft room
Thursdays
10:00am Tai Chi
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9:30am Worship with Holy Communion
9:45 am Sunday School (Sept. - May) Students start in the worship center and are dismissed to Sunday school after the children's message.
10:30am Fellowship & Coffee
Mondays
10am Tai Chi in Youth Center
Tuesdays
5:30 pm Girl Scouts meet in Community Room
Wednesdays
9 a.m. Community Sewing Group in Community Room (Hosted by Jean Kritenbrink)
9:30am Mission Action (Quilters) meet in upstairs craft room
Thursdays
10:00am Tai Chi
It's been more than 10 months since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Other activities & ministries
R.O.M.E.O.s (Retired Old Men Eating Out) - 8:30 am, second Tuesday of the month at Village Inn East
Adult Fellowship - 11:30am, second Wednesday of the month at Pizza Ranch
Confirmation Large Group - Once per month, Sept - May, date varies.
Iowa Cookie Crumbs - 9:00am, second Monday of the month, sorting. Held every other month.
Iowa Cookie Crumbs - 9:00am, second Tuesday of the month, packing. Held every other month.
Adult Fellowship - 11:30am, second Wednesday of the month at Pizza Ranch
Confirmation Large Group - Once per month, Sept - May, date varies.
Iowa Cookie Crumbs - 9:00am, second Monday of the month, sorting. Held every other month.
Iowa Cookie Crumbs - 9:00am, second Tuesday of the month, packing. Held every other month.
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Light of the World
Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth... may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. Amen.
Emanuel Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 26th of May, 2023
