Keeping Your Pencils Sharp: Gordon Peil's Creative Journey
Immanuel member Gordon Piel began writing children’s books in 2016. Since then, children in his family have been captivated by his vivid illustrations and charming stories. Recently, Gordon has begun sharing his books with the children at Immanuel during morning hour; likewise, copies of his books are now available in the Immanuel library.
Want to Change the World? Start with Listening
The Red Boot Coalition has a radical idea: when things get heated and tempers flair, stop and listen. Countering national anxiety through small-group conversations may seem naive, but itâs catching on.
4 Spiritual Resolutions for a New Year
Many of us will try to restart our physical and financial goals in 2017, but the new year is also a great time to revitalize our spiritual lives. Here are a few spiritual resolutions to inspire your goal setting.
5 Reasons Contemplative Dialogue Isn't For You
As the holidays approach and the stressful election season ends, we realize that not everyone would benefit from contemplative dialogue. So, here are the top 5 reasons that this class isnât for youâŚ
Getting to Know Sarah Sherman
Sarah Sherman joined Immanuel as Music Assistant for Children and Youth in October 2016. Sarah graduated with a degree in Music from the University of Virginia, and is thrilled to be working with the young people at Immanuel!
Do We Mean Every Word? [Devotional]
âBe Thou My Visionâ is my favorite hymn. In hymns as with people, âfavoritesâ are generously rich inspiring and thoughtful words. As with people, there are also parts of which we are not so fond.
In Their Own Words: A Conversation With the Author
On October 23, Immanuel will welcome scholar and renowned organist, Dr. Eileen Guenther, as she discusses her book, In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals. This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives.
Sharing Our Sorrows [Devotional]
By sharing our sorrows, our pain, our joys, our hopes, we allow our true selves to be seen by others and we become open in way that enables others to be the face and presence of God right here with us.
Shakespeare or Scripture? Take Our Quiz!
The Bible is filled with poetry. But how do we read through the metaphors and similes of Scripture? How does that change our interpretation of holy texts? How might seeing Scripture in a specific genre nourish our spirituality in new ways?
Why Bonhoeffer Still Matters: Questions and Quotes
The 2016 Presidential election has brought a renewed interest in Dietrich Bonhoefferâs life and writing. Perhaps this shouldnât be a surprise. Most election years bring (more than) a few thought-pieces and editorials drawing connections between current candidates and Bonhoefferâs well-known context and work.