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.

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

  • May 18 - Last week of Sunday School until Fall session resumes
  • May 18 - Congregational meeting regarding Freese Scholarship @ 11:15
  • May 25 - Summer Worship Schedule begins (Worship @ 5:00pm Saturday & 9:00am Sunday)
  • June 8 - Pentecost (wear red to church)
  • June 9-13 - Vacation Bible School (Registration open here)
  • June 15 - Father's Day

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

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!

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!

Immanuel Lutheran Church of flatville video

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