Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville

Immanuel Lutheran Church is located in East Central Illinois and began in 1872 when immigrants from East Friesia, Germany, settled in Champaign County, Illinois. The immigrants drained off the swamp land and began to farm the rich soil. 


The present church structure was built in 1914 to accommodate the growing congregation. Immanuel was given the name "the mother church", as a number of neighboring Lutheran congregations grew from it. Today it is part of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). 


We are known as the "Cathedral in the Cornfield" due to our rural location. You can find out more of our church history here.

150th Anniversary Videos Now Available!

We are excited to announce that videos from our 150th Anniversary church service and celebration are now available for viewing on our YouTube channel! This special event marked a significant milestone in the history of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and we are thrilled to share it with all of you.


Watch the full service, hear inspiring messages, and enjoy the joyful celebration of our church’s 150 years of faith, fellowship, and service.


To relive this momentous occasion, visit our YouTube channel at: youtube.com/@immanuellutheranchurchil.


Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this incredible journey. We look forward to celebrating many more years together in faith!

Time and talent sheets

If you missed Stewardship Sunday on November 10th, you can still turn in your Time and Talent sheet to the church office or completing a form online. Don’t miss the chance to volunteer with amazing church groups! For questions, contact Kalista Lutes at kalista101@yahoo.com or click this link to complete your form online.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE AND UPDATES / highlighted upcoming events

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY - 5:00 PM in Diers Hall

SUNDAY - 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM in Church Sanctuary

                  9:15-10:05 Sunday School


For a full list of upcoming events, please see our calendar page of the website or our newsletters.

2024 holiday schedules

Thanksgiving Worship Service with Holy Communion

Thursday, November 28, 2024

9:00 AM


Sunday School Christmas Program

  • Sunday, December 8 - We will hold a Christmas Program practice following the 10:15 worship service. Please meet in your Sunday School classroom around 11:30. Program practice will be followed by a pizza party. Dismissal will be roughly 12:45-1:00pm.
  • Sunday December 15 - Christmas Program practice during the Sunday School hour (9:15-10:05)
  • Sunday, December 15 - Sunday School Christmas Program at 4:00 PM


Christmas Hymn Sing

Please join us on Sunday, December 22 at 5:00pm for a Christmas Hymn Sing. Come enjoy some hot chocolate, coffee, and treats, and sing your favorite hymns from the Christmas season.


Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

2 services -- 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM


Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

9:00 AM

150th anniversary - NALC Seminary fund & anniversary memorabilia

150th NALC Seminary Fund As we get to the end of the year, we thank you if you have directed funds towards our goal of $150,000.00.  As you plan for year-end charitable giving, we encourage you to consider helping us meet that goal. As of the end of November, the balance is now $90,219.43.

 

150th Anniversary Memorabilia: Gift certificates redeemable for an anniversary book are available for purchase now ~ this is a great gift idea.   Cost is $25.  We are anticipating books to be available early 2025.   We still have other items available for purchase (stainless steel mugs, magnets, key chains, Christmas ornaments) and can still order more if there is interest.  Please stop by the historical room immediately following 8:00 service through the end of December.  REMEMBER-proceeds from these sales go towards the $150,000.00 goal.  

NALC 2020 vision

Like every congregation, we want to grow, we want to be renewed, we want to serve the world around us, and we want to fulfill the vision and values that God has given us. We're excited to join the North American Lutheran Church's 2020 Vision, which is working to bring us together with 475+ other congregations to do just that. Here's a quick video about 2020 Vision to share more information about the NALC and their pathway to ensure a legacy of faith today, tomorrow, & forever.


NALC 2020 Vision Update

Scam alert

Please be aware that Pastor Scott has received phone calls and texts again about a scam where he is supposedly calling or texting around locally and soliciting money and gift cards. Please know that he is not and will not call to solicit money or gift cards from anyone. Thank you!

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